You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts
Donate
To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Your school email address was successfully verified.

See this teacher's page

This teacher needs your help!

Mrs. Kovach from Cleveland, OH is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Mrs. Kovach is requesting

Using Creativity to Survive Standardized Testing

My students need duct tape, cutting mats and rotary cutting tools to create duct tape masterpieces to relieve the stress of endless testing and let their creativity flow.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Kovach's classroom raised $776

This project is fully funded

My Students

We are an inner-city classroom in a large, urban district in Ohio. I teach both math and science, but all we seem to have been doing for months is test-prep. We've endured hours of state testing and really need some off-paper time. We've been in tutoring and haven't had music or art, and we'd love to explore our creative sides.

My class contains some amazingly creative kids who are badly in need of materials to let those creative juices flow.

My Project

Standardized testing is common in public schools, but my ten-year-olds have spent hours upon hours taking standardized tests. When you total the months spent in extra tutoring sessions, district required tests, state required tests, and classroom exit quizzes we've completed this year, you can imagine how badly we need a break.

We still have six weeks of testing to go, and it would be a huge stress relief to spend some time after each testing session creating duct tape masterpieces.

The duct tape, cutting mats and rotary cutters will allow my students to safely learn a new skill which they can enjoy for many years to come. 4th grade is the perfect time to learn to create with duct tape. It teaches them to measure with a real-world application and to be precise in their measurements. The things they can create are endless.

Mrs. Kovach Charles A Mooney School Grades 3-5

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.

Cleveland, OH 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

44 students impacted 12donors

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Mrs. Kovach is requesting.

See our finances

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

You can start a project with the same resources being requested here!

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Westcott LetterCraft Self Healing Cutting Mat, Blue, 12" x 12" (14051) • Amazon Business $12.99 24 $311.76
Rotary Cutter - 45mm | Royal Purple | Premium Stainless Steel Sharp Blade | Perfect for Quilting, Craft,Tailoring • Amazon Business $9.99 20 $199.80
Duck 25 Rolls Bulk Lot Colored Assorted Random Duct Tape Pack Print Patterns 250yds Crafting Hobby For Kids • Amazon Business $34.00 2 $68.00
Elmers/X-Acto X3036 Axent Knife with Cap, Red • Amazon Business $2.08 10 $20.80
Bazic Fluorescent Colored Duct Tape, Assorted Colors, Pack of 6, 1.89-inch x 10 Yard • Amazon Business $9.78 2 $19.56

Materials cost

$619.92

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$659.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$116.33

Total project goal

$775.55

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $775.55

11 Donors

-$557.02

Donations toward project cost

-$476.47

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$80.55

match offer

-$215.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$182.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.53

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

Project Activity
Back to top

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Kovach and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works
{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"OH","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":2,"name":"Elementary School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":0,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/using-creativity-to-survive-standardized/2510529/","mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":44,"isEquityFocusV1":true,"teacherScreenName":"Mrs. Kovach","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"-22657725","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":100.00,"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"photosPublished":true,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"shouldTrackEquityFocusV2":true,"schoolCity":"Cleveland","teachersOnPage":[194802],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":true,"proposalId":2510529,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"schoolId":83607,"schoolName":"Charles A Mooney School","authorIds":{"194802":{"owner":"Mrs. Kovach","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":1.0,"proposalsOnPage":[2510529],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp194802_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501705986129","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":21,"teacherChallengeId":32231,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":["MjM5ODExMg==","MzEwMjE3Mg==","MTc4NzAyNw==","NDQwOTU2MA==","NDQ0OTExOQ==","NDM2MTY5OA==","MjY5NDgxNA==","NDE1OTkxMA==","MTk0ODAy","Mzc0MzExMw==","NDQyNTY4OQ==","NDQyNTk2Mw=="],"teacherId":194802,"schoolCounty":"Cuyahoga","fullyFunded":true,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"OH","name":"Ohio"}}