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Ms. Bird from Bridgeport, CT is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Strategizing and Planning in Art Creation

Help me give my students a Wonderful Winter Wonderland 3D Model Art Project!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Bird's classroom raised $345

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

I enjoy watching my students come into the classroom ecstatic and ready to try new projects each week. This December, we are doing a Winter Wonderland group project. I work with over 320 students from 5th-8th grade in a high poverty school district. We have limited learning supplies at our school including art supplies. Students won’t be able to maximize their creativity and imagination with these limitations. With this project, they are able to engage, use their imagination, socialize, communicate, plan, and strategize in a powerful way. I strive to provide as many new experiences as possible, and this is an exciting one!

Your donation would not only help enhance student’s socialization, communication, and strategic thinking skills, but it will also encourage their enthusiasm for new experiences in an enriching educational environment.

Using paint, tissue paper, cotton balls, google eyes, craft cutters, and construction paper will allow them to combine a variety of different supplies and art techniques within their project. The dry-erase markers will help them plan and strategize their ideas on the board quickly and efficiently. Also, we are in need of a new pencil sharpener, our current one is ready to retire. Expanding their options and variety can contribute to further growth, allowing them to express themselves uniquely while positively empowering them in their learning journey. Thank you!

Ms. Bird Read Elementary School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Bridgeport, CT View local requests

Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

250 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Electric Pencil Sharpener, Auto Stop Pencil Sharpener for Colored Pencils, Sharp & Fast, for 6-12mm Pencils, Pencil Sharpener Electric Plug in, Strong Helical Blade, Ideal for Home, Classroom (Blue) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Kids Tempera Paint Set | Value Pack Includes 40 Washable Non-Toxic Colorful Paints (2oz bottles) & 15 Brushes | Metallic, Neon, Glow In The Dark, Glitter Paints | Hand, Finger Paints | Kids Paint For Arts & Crafts, Fun Projects • Amazon Business $26.91 1 $26.91
ECOHU Set 6 Craft Hole Punch 1-inch, Craft Punchers - Heart, Circle, Star, Butterfly, Maple Leaf, Flower Paper Punch Sets for Crafting & DIY Projects. (Set 6) • Amazon Business $25.95 1 $25.95
Spa Stix Cotton Balls. 500 Count Medium Size. Non Sterile Super Soft.,White • Amazon Business $8.25 3 $24.75
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. 60/Pack (E501) • Staples $21.43 1 $21.43
vidabita 100 Sheets Colored Cardstock Paper 120gsm 32lb, 25 Assorted Colors Pastel Colored Construction Paper, Colored Paper for Kids Card Making, Printer, Origami, Scrapbook Craft • Amazon Business $19.70 1 $19.70
EXPO Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 36 Count • Amazon Business $19.64 1 $19.64
Tru-Ray Sulphite Construction Paper, 12 x 18 Inches, White, 50 Sheets - Durable • School Specialty $5.69 3 $17.07
Scotch Permanent Double Sided Tape w/Refillable Dispenser 1/2 x 7 yds. 1 Core 3-Pack (3136) • Staples $6.81 2 $13.62
1520PCS Googly Wiggle Eyes Self Adhesive, for Craft Sticker Multi Sizes 4mm to 15mm for DIY by ZZYI • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Spectra Art Tissue Paper, 12"W x 18"L, Assorted Colors, 100/Pack (0059530) • Quill.com $9.99 1 $9.99
150Sheets Wrapping Tissue Paper, Tissue Paper Gift Wrap Colors of Rainbow Gift Tissue Paper for Gift Bags, 30 Colors • Amazon Business $8.79 1 $8.79
Tru-Ray Sulphite Construction Paper, 12 x 18 Inches, Royal Blue, 50 Sheets - Durable • School Specialty $5.69 1 $5.69
Tru-Ray Sulphite Construction Paper, 12 x 18 Inches, Shocking Pink, 50 Sheets - Durable • School Specialty $5.69 1 $5.69
Sax Colored Art Paper, 9 x 12 Inches, Assorted Color, 50 Sheets • School Specialty $4.42 1 $4.42
Tru-Ray Sulphite Construction Paper, 9 x 12 Inches, Festive Red, 50 Sheets - Durable • School Specialty $3.22 1 $3.22
Tru-Ray Sulphite Construction Paper, 9 x 12 Inches, Warm Brown, 50 Sheets - Durable • School Specialty $3.22 1 $3.22
Tru-Ray Sulphite Construction Paper, 9 x 12 Inches, Blue, 50 Sheets - Durable • School Specialty $3.22 1 $3.22
Tru-Ray Sulphite Construction Paper, 9 x 12 Inches, Yellow, 50 Sheets - Durable • School Specialty $3.22 1 $3.22

Materials cost

$254.51

Vendor shipping charges

$4.58

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$292.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$51.69

Total project goal

$344.60

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$344.60

2 Donors

-$265.00

Donations toward project cost

-$265.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$32.84

Match offer toward project cost

-$27.91

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$4.93

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$46.76

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$0.00

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