I teach at a Title I school where approximately 20% of my students are Native American. My school is one of the few schools in the district to offer a Native curriculum. More than 50% of the students are on free or reduced-price lunch and 10% are homeless; many of the students have experienced some kind of trauma.
My students have vivid imaginations and love to express themselves creatively.
These students also have an insatiable curiosity for knowledge, and their perseverance and exuberance astonish me every day.
My Project
My fifth graders will create sock puppets and use the puppets in a storytelling production for younger students at the school. Each student will have a materials budget for obtaining craft materials from the "classroom store." I am requesting a variety of craft materials for the store and also hot glue guns for attaching pieces and a organizer cart for materials storage.
Students will develop their sense of financial literacy as they consider design tradeoffs to keep their puppets within budget, and they will flex their storytelling muscles as they produce their puppet show.
Storytelling through puppets will give my students the opportunity to stretch their creative imaginations and gain confidence with public speaking.
Surebonder DT-200FKIT Mini Dual Temperature Hot Glue Gun with 12 glue sticks, 20W, 120V
• Amazon Business
$8.10
5
$40.50
Surebonder DT-200FKIT Mini Dual Temperature Hot Glue Gun with 12 glue sticks, 20W, 120V
• Amazon Business
$8.10
5
$40.50
Surebonder DT-200FKIT Mini Dual Temperature Hot Glue Gun with 12 glue sticks, 20W, 120V
• Amazon Business
$8.10
5
$40.50
Seville Classics 8-Drawer Storage Bin Organizer Cart, White/Gray/Black Gradient
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$39.99
1
$39.99
GE Designer Extension Cord with Surge Protection, Braided Power Cord, 15 ft, 3 Grounded Outlets, Flat Plug, Premium, White/Grey, 40530
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$16.19
2
$32.38
Life Glow DIY Polyester Soft Felt Fabric Squares Sheets Assorted Colors 12x12 inch(30x30cm) for Crafts, 1.5mm Thick 40Pcs total
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$20.49
1
$20.49
10 Pair Socks Combed Cotton Casual Spring & Autumn Sock Crew Solid Color For Girl Women Size 5 6 7 8 9 10
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$9.99
2
$19.98
Creative Arts by Charles Leonard Chenille Stem Class Pack, 4 MM x 12 Inch, Assorted Colors, 1000/Box (65490)
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$17.99
1
$17.99
Gorilla Hot Glue Sticks, Mini Size, 4" Long x .27" Diameter, 30 Count, Clear, (Pack of 1)
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$3.97
4
$15.88
Mira Handcrafts 40 Assorted Colors Acrylic Yarn Skeins with 7 E-Books - Perfect for Any Knitting and Crochet Mini Project
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$12.77
1
$12.77
HoneyToys 300pcs 15 Colors Glitter Creative Pipe Cleaners Chenille Stem 12 Inches x 6 mm,Pipe Cleaners for Arts and Crafts (15colors, 12inches)
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$8.99
1
$8.99
Grosun 300pcs Colored Jingle Bells Small Bell Mini Bells Bulk with Clear Box for Halloween Christmas Wedding Decoration and Jewelry Making
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$8.99
1
$8.99
700 PCS Assorted Mixed Color Resin Buttons 2 and 4 Holes Round Craft for Sewing DIY Crafts Children's Manual Button Painting,DIY Handmade Ornament
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$7.99
1
$7.99
QingHan Boutique 40yd (20 x 2yd) 3/8" Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbons For Gifts Wrapping
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$7.99
1
$7.99
C2G/Cables to Go 38001 4.5 Inch Flush Wire Cutter, TAA Compliant
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$6.99
1
$6.99
Coceca 300 Pcs Colorful Feathers for DIY Craft Wedding Home Party Decorations
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$6.99
1
$6.99
JPSOR 600 Pcs Gems Acrylic Flatback Rhinestones Gemstone Embellishments, 6 Shapes, 6-13mm, with Tweezers and Bag (600 Pcs)
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$6.99
1
$6.99
Caydo 1200 Pieces 1cm Assorted Elastic Pom Poms for DIY Creative Crafts Decorations
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$6.38
1
$6.38
Darice 106-118 40/Pack Foam Sheets, 6 by 9-Inch, Assorted
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$5.20
1
$5.20
Pony Beads Multi Color 9mm 1000 Pcs in Bag
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$4.96
1
$4.96
DECORA 500 Pieces 6mm -12mm Black Wiggle Googly Eyes with Self-adhesive
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$4.79
1
$4.79
Materials cost
$357.24
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$31.26
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.36
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$423.86
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$74.80
Total project goal
$498.66
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$498.66
6 Donors
-$379.33
Donations toward project cost
-$322.43
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$56.90
match offer
-$119.33
Match offer toward project cost
-$101.43
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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