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Ms. Bibby from Richmond, VA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Welcome to the Imagination Station: Where Creativity Takes Flight!

Help me give my students a space to explore, invent, and express themselves through hands-on. Your contribution will enrich and empower the next generation of creators and innovators.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Bibby's classroom raised $205

This project is fully funded

My Project

Step into our vibrant maker space, where young inventors and dreamers come to life! This is a magical realm where curiosity leads the way, and creativity knows no bounds. Our maker space is a dynamic playground filled with exciting tools, colorful materials, and endless possibilities. Students embark on hands-on adventures, designing and building their wildest ideas here.

We believe that every child has the potential to be a creator and innovator.

However, to fully realize this vision, we need your help providing essential materials and tools to empower our young makers.

With your support, we can create a space where students feel confident experimenting and collaborating. They will learn problem-solving skills, develop a growth mindset, and cultivate a passion for making that lasts a lifetime. Together, we can ignite their imaginations and help them transform ideas into reality!

Thank you for considering our project. We can’t wait to see what amazing things our students will accomplish with your help!

Ms. Bibby Linwood Holton Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
16 Oz Empty Plastic Juice Bottles with Tamper Evident Caps – 33 Pack Drink Containers - Great for Homemade Juices, Milk, Smoothies, Tea and Other Beverages - Food Grade BPA Free • Amazon Business $31.93 1 $31.93
8" Multipurpose Scissors Bulk 18-Pack, Right/Left Handed Comfort-Grip Handles Ultra Sharp Blade Shears Sturdy Sharp Scissors for Office Home School Sewing Fabric Craft Supplies… • Amazon Business $18.59 1 $18.59
MJKAA CR2032 3V 2032 Lithium Button Cell Battery (50 Count) • Amazon Business $10.63 1 $10.63
Jetmore 10 Pack Exacto Knife, Colorful Craft Knife Kit, Sharp Exacto Knife Set, Precision Hobby Knife for DIY, Art, Cutting, Carving, Halloween Pumpkin Carving, Scrapbooking • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95
Thickened balloons, 120 PCS Balloons Assorted Colors, Latex Balloons for Kid's Birthday Party, Exquisite Rainbow Balloon, 12 Inches & 12 Kinds of Rianbow Colorful Party Balloons Decorations. • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
Jedulin 100PCS Plastic Bottle Caps DIY Craft Environmental Protection Bottle Caps for Children Intelligence Development Kindergarten Stickes (Mixed Color) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Prestee 100 Pack Bamboo Skewers for Crafts, Grilling BBQ, Kabobs, 12-Inch Brown - Wooden Skewers 12 Inch, Bamboo Skewers 12 Inch, Skewers for Kabobs, Skewer Sticks Variety Size, Wood Skewers • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
3mm Led Lights, 250Pcs 3 Volt Led Diodes Light Emitting Assorted, Diffused Low Voltage Round Diode Light Emitting Lights Assorted Color Green/Red/Blue/Yellow/White • Amazon Business $6.68 1 $6.68
Gorilla Glue Mini Hot Glue Sticks, Pack of 30 - Durable • School Specialty $6.67 1 $6.67
HTVRONT Colored Masking Tape - Colorful Masking Tape 1 Inch x 14 Yards x 6 Rolls Colored Painters Tape, Craft Colored Tape for Art Supplies, Labeling, Coding, Moving, Decor, Painting • Amazon Business $6.29 1 $6.29
100 Pcs 100% Compostable PLA Smoothie Straws Biodegradable Colorful Disposable Drinking Straws-Eco Friendly Plant-Based Milkshake Straws (PLA-100pcs) • Amazon Business $5.97 1 $5.97
Mr. Pen- Popsicle Stick, Craft Sticks, 4.5 Inch, 200 Pack, Wax Sticks, Popsicle Stick Crafts for Kids, Wood Sticks, Wooden Sticks for Crafts, Sticks for Crafting, Ice Cream Sticks, Wood Craft Sticks • Amazon Business $5.84 1 $5.84
tifanso 2PCS Copper Tape with Dual Side Conductive Adhesive, Copper Foil Tape, Copper Foil Tape for Stained Glass, EMI Shielding, Electrical Repairs (1/4inch)（2pcs） • Amazon Business $4.39 1 $4.39
Staples Economy #16 Rubber Bands 500/Pack (28615-CC) • Staples $3.71 1 $3.71
Amazon Basics Cotton Balls, 200 Count (Previously Solimo) • Amazon Business $3.32 1 $3.32
Construction Paper - 12" x 18" Pack of 50 Sheets - Assorted Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.99 1 $2.99
Staples Smooth Paper Clips Jumbo 100/Box (A7026600A) • Staples $1.83 1 $1.83

Materials cost

$141.26

Vendor shipping charges

 $0.82

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$174.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$30.74

Total project goal

$204.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $204.94

4 Donors

-$204.94

Donations toward project cost

-$174.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.74

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