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Mr. Olkowski from San Ramon, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mr. Olkowski's classroom raised $743

Voices, Characters, and Puppets—Oh My!

Help me give my students 11 engaging puppets to spark creativity, storytelling, and performance skills in our TK–5 performing arts classes.

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Mr. Olkowski Coyote Creek Elementary School
San Ramon, CA Grades 3-5

My Project

I love how creative, curious, and full of energy my students are! From our youngest TK learners to our 5th graders, they are always eager to explore new ways of expressing themselves. In performing arts, many of my students shine when given the chance to use their imagination, create characters, and tell stories.

These puppets will give my students a fun and safe way to practice performance skills.

With puppets, even shy students can feel confident speaking in front of others because they can “hide” behind their character. Puppetry encourages collaboration, builds communication skills, and inspires storytelling. It also helps students explore emotions, movement, and voice in a playful and engaging way.

By adding puppets to our classroom, I can provide every student with the opportunity to bring their stories to life, build confidence, and discover the joy of performing.

650 students impacted 7 donors
Mr. Olkowski Coyote Creek Elementary School Grades 3-5 San Ramon, CA View local requests 650 students impacted 7donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
25" Jose, Hispanic Boy, Full Body, Ventriloquist Style Puppet • Amazon Business $64.95 1 $64.95
25" Barbara, Black Mom/Teacher, Full Body, Ventriloquist Style Puppet • Amazon Business $64.95 1 $64.95
25" Maria, Hispanic Mom/Teacher, Full Body, Ventriloquist Style Puppet • Amazon Business $64.95 1 $64.95
Katie, Peach Girl, Full Body, Ventriloquist Style Puppet, (25 Inches) • Amazon Business $64.95 1 $64.95
30" Orange Monster Puppet, Full Body Ventriloquist Style Puppet • Amazon Business $59.95 1 $59.95
30" Green Monster Puppet, Full Body Ventriloquist Style Puppet • Amazon Business $59.95 1 $59.95
14" Cindy, Peach Girl, Hand Puppet • Amazon Business $34.95 1 $34.95
14" Princess, Black Girl, Hand Puppet • Amazon Business $34.95 1 $34.95
14" Amy, Peach Girl, Hand Puppet • Amazon Business $34.95 1 $34.95
Folkmanis Snowy Owl Hand Puppet, Standard Packaging, White, Black • Amazon Business $32.95 1 $32.95
Coyote Hand Puppet • Kaplan Early Learning Company $26.06 1 $26.06

Materials cost

$543.56

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $49.74

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$631.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$111.43

Total project goal

$742.88

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $742.88

4 Donors

-$549.57

Donations toward project cost

-$470.13

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$79.44

Matching donations from our partners

-$189.78

Match offers toward project cost

-$161.31

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.47

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.52

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