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Ms. Clark from Oak Park, IL is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Thoughtfully Designed Hands-On Materials and Visuals for Student Learning

Help me give my students a well-organized, engaging classroom by allowing me to create custom learning materials, labels, and hands-on resources just for them.

  • 4 donors
  • $713 still needed

expires Jun 05

  • 4 donors
  • $713 still needed
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Ms. Clark Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Oak Park, IL Grades PreK-2

My Project

A kindergarten classroom depends on clear visuals, hands-on materials, and engaging learning spaces that help young students understand routines, concepts, and expectations. With a classroom Cricut, I will be able to thoughtfully design and create materials that make learning more accessible, interactive, and meaningful for my students.

I will use the Cricut to design bulletin boards, anchor charts, labels, and classroom visuals that support daily instruction, help students independently navigate our classroom, and bring creative ideas to life.

Clear visuals are especially important in kindergarten, where students rely on images, symbols, and consistent cues to understand learning goals, routines, and expectations.

In addition to classroom visuals, this project will allow me to create hands-on learning materials such as matching activities, manipulatives, stickers, and student-friendly labels that reinforce literacy, math, and social-emotional learning. These materials will be durable, reusable, and tailored specifically to the needs of my students.

Students will also be involved in the creative process. We will design together, using the Cricut to create classroom items, student projects, and special keepsakes such as holiday gifts made by and for students. This collaborative work will give students opportunities to see how ideas turn into real objects, build pride in their classroom, and take ownership of their learning environment.

This project will help create a classroom that is organized, welcoming, and intentionally designed to support student learning every day — while giving students meaningful opportunities to collaborate, create, and feel connected to the space they learn in.

19 students impacted 4 donors

Ms. Clark will only receive her materials if this project is fully funded by June 5.

Ms. Clark Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Grades PreK-2 Oak Park, IL View local requests 19 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cricut Maker 4 Die Cutting Starter Bundle Seashell (8002723) • Staples $430.99 1 $430.99
Cricut Removable - Everything Sampler, 12x12 Vinyl Sheets and Transfer Tapes, Create Long-Lasting DIY Projects, Durable for Cricut Machines, (Pack of 45 with 40+ Colors) • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
AMOIGEE Carrying Case for Cricut Maker 3, Maker 4, Explore Air 2, Explore 3, Explore 4, Double-Layer Carry Bag with Dust Cover, Storage Organizer for Cricut Accessories and Tools. • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
Cricut Pen Set - Ultimate Fine Point Pens, Assorted Colors, Set of 30 • Blick Art Materials $32.39 1 $32.39
Cricut Cutting Mat Variety Pack (4 Count, 12in x 24in) - for Explore & Maker Machines - Includes 2 StandardGrip, 1 LightGrip, 1 StrongGrip • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Cricut Basic Tool Set • Blick Art Materials $20.39 1 $20.39
Cricut Cutting Mat Variety Pack (4 Count, 12in x 12in) - for Explore & Maker Machines - Includes 2 StandardGrip, 1 LightGrip, 1 StrongGrip • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Cricut Removable Smart Label Writable Vinyl - White, 13" x 3 ft, Roll • Blick Art Materials $5.62 3 $16.86
Cricut Removable Smart Vinyl - Metallic Silver, 13" x 12 ft, Roll • Blick Art Materials $16.59 1 $16.59
Cricut Removable Smart Vinyl - Metallic Champagne, 13" x 12 ft, Roll • Blick Art Materials $16.59 1 $16.59
Cricut Removable Smart Vinyl - Black, 13" x 12 ft, Roll • Blick Art Materials $15.96 1 $15.96
Cricut Smart Removable Vinyl, Blue | 3-Pack of 3ft Rolls (13" x 36") - Matless Cutting for Long cuts up to 12ft - Compatible with Maker & Explore Machines • Amazon Business $15.09 1 $15.09
Cricut Printable Waterproof Sticker Set - Transparent, 8-1/2" x 11", Pkg of 5 • Amazon Business $10.49 1 $10.49
Cricut Pen Set - Metallic Set of 5 • Blick Art Materials $8.39 1 $8.39

Materials cost

$709.70

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$750.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$132.41

Total project goal

$882.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $882.76

2 Donors

-$125.00

Donations toward project cost

-$106.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.75

Matching donations from our partners

-$45.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$38.25

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.75

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $712.76

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