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Ms. DeRosa from Brooklyn, NY is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Great 100 Sock Puppet Take-Over

Help me give my students fuzzy socks, construction materials and accessories to make unique sock puppets!

  • $536 goal

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My Project

My 5th graders are excited to try puppetry in their Drama class. They have used a store-bought puppet in my classroom to create unique (and a lot of the time hysterical) personalities.

Why use pre-made, store-bought puppets when we can build our own!?

I like to use this video to show the students how to build a unique sock puppet:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTjVovda0nA

They will take this idea and run with their own to create one-of-a-kind puppets to be included in a show at the end of the school year.

To do this project, we will need colorful socks, strong craft-grade toilet paper rolls to prevent mid-performance puppet brain surgeries, and some felt and foam to make facial features, clothes and accessories. We are also hoping for a step stool so we can safely reach the light switch during our shows.

I know from past experience that this unit is a hit, especially for shy students, as well as students who are learning English as a new language. My kids are already asking when they can take the puppets home and they haven't even built them yet!

Thank you for helping our classroom!

Ms. DeRosa PS 197 Kings Hwy Academy Grades 3-5

More about Ms. DeRosa

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

40 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
BUYGOO 60Pcs Stiff Felt Fabric Sheets, 8 x 12 inches Craft Felt Sheets Assorted Color 1mm Thick Stiff Craft Felt for DIY Crafts, Sewing, Crafting Projects • Amazon Business $20.99 5 $104.95
Chalier 6 Pairs Winter Fuzzy Socks for Women Cozy Slipper Socks Warm Fluffy Socks Gifts for Women Casual Home Sleeping(Green) • Amazon Business $10.99 5 $54.95
suituts 40 Pack 1.6X3.9 Inch Cardboard Tubes Bulk Craft Rolls Tubes, Thick Paper Roll Tubes for Craft DIY Art, Come with 100 Sheets Colorful Paper and 80 Pieces Wiggle Eyes (Brown) • Amazon Business $15.99 3 $47.97
Two Step Stool with Handle for Toddler and Kids, Reaching Bathroom Sink, Toilet Potty Training (Gray, Height Adjustable) • Amazon Business $41.99 1 $41.99
Chalier 6 Pairs Winter Fuzzy Socks for Women Cozy Slipper Socks Warm Fluffy Socks Gifts for Women Casual Home Sleeping(Green) • Amazon Business $10.99 3 $32.97
40 Pieces 10 x 10 Inches Cotton Fabric Square Fabric Craft Fabric Scraps Cotton Quilting Fat Flower Animals Cartoon Fabric Bundles Patchwork for Kids DIY Craft Sewing Clothing (Vintage Patterns) • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
Men's Medium/Large Comfy Soft Warm Plush Slipper Bed Fuzzy Socks - Brown - 4 Pairs • Amazon Business $14.88 2 $29.76
100 Pack EVA Foam Sheets, 5.5 x 8.5 Inch, Assorted Colors (20 Colors), 2mm Thick, by Better Office Products, for Arts and Crafts, 100 Sheets • Amazon Business $14.84 2 $29.68
Men's Medium/Large Comfy Soft Warm Plush Slipper Bed Fuzzy Socks - Assortment A - 4 Pairs • Amazon Business $14.88 1 $14.88
Men's Medium/Large Comfy Soft Warm Plush Slipper Bed Fuzzy Socks - White - 4 Pairs • Amazon Business $14.88 1 $14.88
White Foam Sheets Crafts, 30 Pack, 9 x 12 Inch, 2mm Thick. Premium Eva Foam Papers Set, for Card Making, Crafting,DIY Project,Stamp,Classroom, Scrapbooking by MEARCOOH • Amazon Business $14.49 1 $14.49

Materials cost

$418.50

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$454.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$80.26

Total project goal

$535.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $535.04

2 Donors

-$437.28

Donations toward project cost

-$433.53

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$72.76

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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