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Ms. Russo from Milwaukee, WI is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Russo's classroom raised $214

Unleashing Colorful Creations with Perler Beads

Help me give my students some fun arts and crafts materials to inspire creativity.

Ms. Russo Lloyd Barbee Montessori School

Milwaukee, WI Grades PreK-2

My Project

Perler beads and accessories such as tracing tray, silicone mat, pen and sweeper offer multifaceted benefits in a Montessori classroom, fostering holistic development. These tiny, vibrant beads enhance fine motor skills as children thread them onto pegboards, promoting precision and concentration. Through creative expression, students develop artistic abilities, imagination, and color recognition. The tactile experience of manipulating the beads cultivates sensory awareness. Additionally, collaborative projects encourage teamwork and communication. As children explore patterns and designs, they engage in cognitive growth and problem-solving. Perler bead activities in Montessori classrooms not only nurture artistic expression but also provide a dynamic platform for comprehensive skill development and cooperative learning.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

30 students impacted 5 donors

Project tagged as

Milwaukee, WI
Grades PreK-2
Early Development
Traditional School
Art Supplies
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Russo Lloyd Barbee Montessori School Grades PreK-2

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Milwaukee, WI 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

30 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

TCTHBC Fuse Beads Kit 9,600 Melting Beads 48 Colors 5mm Fusible Beads Compatible Perler Beads Hama Beads Fusion Beads Kit for Kids, with 2 Ironing Paper • Amazon Business $31.97 1 $31.97

OBERSTER Mini Heat Press Portable Easy Press Heat Transfer Press Machine with 3 Levels Heating HTV Machines, Small Heat Press for Clothes, T-Shirts, Shoes, Hats • Amazon Business $29.15 1 $29.15

Elite Montessori Metal Insets Tracing Tray • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99

Perler Bead Fun Fused Bead Kit • Blick Art Materials $23.99 1 $23.99

John Bead Plastic Bead Mix - Pony Beads, 1000 beads • Blick Art Materials $11.30 1 $11.30

Perler Bead Tray - Stripes and Pearls, Pkg of 4000 • Blick Art Materials $10.55 1 $10.55

LEOBRO Silicone Mat, 2 PCS 15.7" x 11.7" Playdough Mat, Large Silicone Sheet for Crafts Jewelry Resin Molds Mat, Nonstick Silicone Craft Mats for Epoxy Resin, Paint, Clay, Glue, Blue & Rose Red • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Perler Bead Pen • Blick Art Materials $5.03 1 $5.03

Perler Bead Sweeper • Blick Art Materials $5.03 1 $5.03

Materials cost			$149.00
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$2.24
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$181.24
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$31.98
Total project goal			$213.22
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$213.22
3 Donors			-$178.22
Donations toward project cost			-$151.49
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$26.73
Matching donations from our partners			-$35.00
Match offers toward project cost			-$29.75
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$5.25
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Unleashing Colorful Creations with Perler Beads

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

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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