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Ms. Sharmela from Brooklyn, NY is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sweet Science: Investigating Materials with Cotton Candy!

Help me give my students the tools to explore science in a fun, hands-on way as they investigate the fascinating properties of materials through sweet and sticky experiments!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Sharmela's classroom raised $261

This project is fully funded

My Project

Curious, creative, and full of energy—my students are always eager to explore the world around them through hands-on learning. In our classroom, we focus on making science engaging and interactive, allowing students to experience concepts firsthand. This project is designed to let them investigate the properties of materials in a fun and unforgettable way—by making cotton candy!

This project combines STEM learning with creativity and real-world application.

Students will understand more than just textbook definitions—they’ll feel, test, and experiment with different materials in a way that builds deep understanding and enthusiasm for science.

Thank you for supporting hands-on science in our classroom and helping us turn curiosity into discovery!

Ms. Sharmela PS 316 Elijah G Stroud Grades PreK-2

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.

Brooklyn, NY View local requests

More than half of 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

240 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Classroom Desk Dividers for Students Test Privacy Folders for Better Focus Overall Size 13" x 20" x 17" Study Cardboard for School Testing (Brown, 40 Pcs) • Amazon Business $58.99 1 $58.99
HoVoit Bamboo Plant Stands for Indoor Plants, Tall Plant Stands for Corner Plant Shelf Multiple Flower Holder for Indoor Outdoor Garden Patio Balcony Living Room (4-tier) • Amazon Business $52.99 1 $52.99
The Candery Cotton Candy Sugar FLoss 3lbs 3 Pack Premium Flavors (Grape, Raspberry,Strawberry) Plastic Reusable Jars - Easy Grip Easy Pour Spout • Amazon Business $45.07 1 $45.07
Eco Craft Stix Cotton Candy Cones. Paper Cones. Premium White Paper Cotton Candy Cones. Pack of 100 Count. • Amazon Business $9.56 2 $19.12
Craftzilla Colored Masking Tape – 10 Roll Multi Pack – 10 Yards Each – Colored Tape 1 Inch Wide – Great for Arts & Crafts, Labeling, and Color-Coding • Amazon Business $12.75 1 $12.75

Materials cost

$188.92

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$221.75

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$39.13

Total project goal

$260.88

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $260.88

3 Donors

-$172.65

Donations toward project cost

-$158.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.65

match offer

-$75.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$63.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.23

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