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Mrs. Ventura from Jersey City, NJ is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tiny Heroes, Big Powers

Help me give my students the supplies to create their own superhero capes.

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Mrs. Ventura Danforth Ave Early Childhood Center
Jersey City, NJ Grades PreK-2

My Project

The children will be engaging in a fun and creative activity where they design and create their very own superhero gear. Each child will make a personalized superhero cape using fabric markers to decorate and express their unique “super powers” through colors, symbols, and designs. In addition to their capes, the children will also decorate their own superhero masks, encouraging imagination and role play. We will be using the backdrop and balloons to take pictures of our superheroes.

To complete their superhero look, the children will create shields using paper plates.

They will decorate their shields with star stickers and foam sheets, allowing them to explore different textures and shapes while strengthening their fine motor skills. This hands-on experience encourages creativity, self-expression, and imaginative play as the children transform into their own tiny heroes with big powers.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

15 students impacted
Mrs. Ventura Danforth Ave Early Childhood Center Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Jersey City, NJ 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

15 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ADJOY Kids Superhero Capes and Masks 24 Sets Pack with Large Stickers - Superhero Themed Birthday Party Capes • Amazon Business $41.50 2 $83.00
Breling 8 Pcs Hero Birthday Party Banner Decorations Hero Paper Pennant Banner Garland Decor for Kids Boys Birthday Party Supplies Baby Shower Wall Decoration • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
GIETIOS Superhero Masks for Kids Party Cosplay Dress Up Superhero Eye Masks for Halloween Christmas Birthday 25Pcs • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
Better Office EVA Foam Sheets Assorted Colors 100/Pack (01200) • Staples $21.89 1 $21.89
Eco Soul 100% Compostable Bagasse Paper Dinner Plates | Heavy-Duty Eco-Friendly, Sturdy, Microwave & Oven Safe | Party, Wedding, Event Plates (20 Count, 9" Round) • Amazon Business $10.36 2 $20.72
3 Pieces Super Theme Hero Tablecloths Hero Themed Birthday Party Supplies Heroes Action Sign Plastic Table Cover Fun Super Tablecover for Happy Birthday Baby Shower Party Decorations • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Red Yellow Blue Green Black Silver Balloon Arch Garland Kit-142pcs Colourful Balloons for Carnival Video Game Superhero Themed Party Baby Shower Graduation Birthday Decorations • Amazon Business $13.29 1 $13.29
Art Studio 7x5ft Superhero Super City Photography Backdrops Skyline Buildings City Boom Photo Background Children Birthday Party Banner Photo Studio Booth Cake Table Decor Vinyl • Amazon Business $8.93 1 $8.93
Ready 2 Learn Glitter Foam Stickers - Multicolor Stars - Pack of 168 - Self-Adhesive Stickers for Kids - Glitter Stickers for Scrapbooks and Greeting Cards • Amazon Business $8.42 1 $8.42
Zenacolor 20 Fabric Markers Pens Set - Indelible and Permanent Fabric Paint Fine Point Textile Marker Pen • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$243.18

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$276.83

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$48.85

Total project goal

$325.68

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 $325.68

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 $325.68

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