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Mrs. A Nettles from Homestead, FL is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Where Glitter Meets Grounding and Googly Eyes Meet Good Vibes.

Help me give my students a wide variety of art and craft supplies for creativity.

  • $1,923 goal

This project expired on September 21, 2025.

This project expired on September 21, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

My project aims to use crafts to engage students in social skills and real-life work. By incorporating unconventional materials like the Craft-tastic DIY String Art Kit and Fantasia Colored Pencil Set, students can push the boundaries of traditional crafting. Leveraging technology, such as the Apple iPad, adds new dimensions to projects, making them more interactive and engaging.

Collaborative efforts with peers, using items like the 3M Laminator Kit and Blick Studio Drawing Pencils, can lead to unexpected outcomes and foster teamwork.

Integrating real-world themes or challenges, such as creating birdhouses with the Outus Wooden Birdhouse Craft Kits, brings relevance and depth to the projects, encouraging students to engage with broader societal issues.

These elements elevate traditional crafting from a simple activity to an inspiring and intellectually stimulating endeavor. Engaging in such enriching craft projects cultivates broader life skills, such as adaptability and resilience, and fosters a growth-oriented perspective. By donating to our project, you will help enhance student attention and focus, ultimately leading to higher academic achievement. Your support can make a lasting impact on our students' success.

Mrs. A Nettles Keys Gate Charter High School Grades 6-8

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

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.

Homestead, FL 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

350 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - 11-inch iPad A16 chip with Wi-Fi - 128GB - Pink • Best Buy Education $349.00 1 $349.00
Craft-tastic DIY String Art – Craft Kit for Kids – Everything Included For 3 Fun Arts & Crafts Projects – Bird Series • Amazon Business $18.63 6 $111.78
Fantasia Colored Pencil Set - Class Pack, Set of 288 • Blick Art Materials $90.27 1 $90.27
3M Laminator Kit With Every Size Laminating Pouch • Amazon Business $79.59 1 $79.59
Blick Studio Drawing Pencils - Class Pack of 144 • Blick Art Materials $74.15 1 $74.15
Learning Advantage Clear Jr Rainbow Pebbles - 36 Pieces • Kaplan Early Learning Company $24.26 3 $72.78
Thenshop 156 Pcs Permanent Markers Bulk 12 Assorted Colors Fine Point Permanent Markers Waterproof Poster Pens Quick Dry, Work on Paper, Glass, Metal, Ceramic, Plastic, Wood, Stone, Metal(Multicolor) • Amazon Business $34.99 2 $69.98
LWZAYS Diamond Painting Kits for Kids Diamond Art Gem by Number Kits Arts and Crafts for Kid Ages 8-12 Kids' Mosaic Kits DIY Full Drill Painting Kit for Home Wall Decor 4 Pieces 6" X 6" • Amazon Business $13.99 5 $69.95
GOTIDEAL 10Pcs Black Stretched Canvases for Painting, Multi Pack 4x4", 5x7", 8x10",9x12", 11x14" Set of 10, Primed 100% Cotton Artist Blank Canvas Boards for Painting, Acrylic Pouring, Oil Paint Art • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
FFPTBNYX 12 Pack Diamond Painting Kits for Adults 5D DIY Diamond Art Kit Paint with Round Full Drill Diamonds for Beginners Gem Paintings Art for Home Wall Decor Gifts(12X16 Inch) • Amazon Business $27.99 2 $55.98
JaGely 100 Pairs Thin Low Cut Ankle Socks Bulk for Women Men Unisex Cotton Socks Breathable No Show Socks Casual Athletic Socks Pack for Spring Summer Homeless Gifts Black, Grey, White • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Outus 12 Pcs Wooden Birdhouse Craft Kits to Build, 4 Shapes Wooden Unfinished Bird House with Watercolor Pen and Butterfly Sticker for Boy and Girl Arts and Crafts Kits (Lovely Style, 3.6×4 Inch) • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
Little Jupiter Cupcake Diamond Art Magnets Set -2023 Ver w/ 8pcs for Kids Ages 8-12 Years - Art Kits for Kids - Includes Stickers & Wood • Amazon Business $11.99 3 $35.97
New brothread 63 Brother Colors Polyester Embroidery Machine Thread with Bonus of 10"x10yd Medium Weight Tearaway Embroidery Stabilizer • Amazon Business $35.88 1 $35.88
GOTIDEAL Stretched Canvas, 5x7 Inch Set of 10, Primed White - 100% Cotton Artist Canvas Boards for Painting, Acrylic Pouring, Oil Paint Dry & Wet Art Media • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
Mini Hot Glue Gun Set for Class Project, Small Glue Gun Hot Melt Arts Craft DIY Glue Gun for Crafts School DIY Arts Home Quick Repairs (Multicolored 8 Pieces) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
50 PCS 12" x 12" Precut Multi-Colors Cotton Fabric Squares Fabric Bundles for Sewing & Quilting Beginners • Amazon Business $25.30 1 $25.30
Colored Cardstock 150 sheets, 8.5” x 11” Cardstock Paper - 30 Assorted Colors, 250 GSM Colorful Card Stock Printer Paper Scrapbooking Supplies for Diy Crafts, Scrapbooking, Card Making • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Billbotk Diamond Art Painting Coasters Kit, 10 Pieces Mandala Diamond Art Coasters with Holder, DIY Diamond Arts and Crafts for Adults • Amazon Business $11.79 2 $23.58
Billbotk Diamond Art Painting Coasters Kit, 10 Pieces Ocean Diamond Art Coasters with Holder, DIY Diamond Arts and Crafts for Adults • Amazon Business $11.79 2 $23.58
4E's Novelty 8" Foam Turkey Blank Cut Outs Shapes 24 Pack- Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids Bulk, Thanksgiving Craft for Toddler Kids Classroom Preschool Bulletin Board Supplies • Amazon Business $11.75 2 $23.50
Valentines Day Crafts for Kids - 361PCS DIY Valentines Heart Craft Set for School Gift, 108 Hearts, 50 Googly Eyes, 60 Pom Poms, 36 Wooden Beads, Craft Supplies for Valentines Party Favor Decoration • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
CALPALMY Air Dry Clay (8.5oz), Bulk 24-Pack Colors Moldable Foam Clay, Airdry Soft Clay for Kids Gifts Partty and School Project Supplies, Perfect for Crafts Cosplay Sculpting and Artistic Projects • Amazon Business $9.49 2 $18.98
4E's Novelty Legend of Gingerbread Man Ornament Craft - 12 Pack Bulk Foam Christmas Ornaments Set, Ages 3-12, Self-Adhesive, DIY Ornaments for Christmas Tree, Classroom Art Project • Amazon Business $9.30 2 $18.60
Pebbles Rainbow Stone 5 lb • Carolina Biological Supply Company $9.18 2 $18.36
Pacon Bright White Sulphite Drawing Paper - 9" x 12", 80 lb, 500 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $18.24 1 $18.24
Thanksgiving Fall Paper Craft for Kids DIY Autumn Tissue Paper Leaf Suncatcher Kit Self Adhesive Clear Sticker Colored Cellophane Paper Color Paper Squares Safety Scissor Hemp Rope (156 Pcs) • Amazon Business $17.97 1 $17.97
Winlyn 24 Sets Fall Pumpkin Crafts DIY Ornaments Decorations Kit - Maple Leaf Foam Stickers Arts and Crafts for Kids Thanksgiving Halloween Party Classroom Activities • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Barker Creek Self-adhesive Petals & Prickles School Name Tags, 2.75" x 3.5", 90/Set (BC3821) • Quill.com $16.73 1 $16.73
Artellius Mini Hot Glue Sticks (Huge Bulk Pack of 200) 4" and 0.27 Diameter - Compatible with Most Glue Guns • Amazon Business $15.29 1 $15.29
Aigybobo Origami Paper Set, 308PCS Kids Craft Paper Kit with Instructional Book for Girls Age 6,7,8,9,10,11,12, Art Projects Supplies for School Class Craft Lessons- Christmas Gifts for Boys&Girls • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Kepeel 30 Packs Christmas DIY Picture Frames Craft Kit for Kids, Xmas Gingerbread House Candy Photo Frames Ornaments for Christmas Decorations Favor Fall Art Gift Classroom Home Activities • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
8" x 8" 50 PCS 100% Cotton Fabric Bundles for Quilting Sewing DIY & Quilt Beginners, Quilting Supplies Fabric Squares • Amazon Business $11.70 1 $11.70
Crayola Pastel Colored Pencils, Assorted Colors, Set of 12 - Durable • School Specialty $3.22 3 $9.66
HOYOLS Assorted Size Small Rubber Bands for Black Elastics Hair Ties Braiding Ponytail Holders Mixed Size Mini Rubberbands for Baby Toddler Girls Kids Thick Hair No Damage 600pcs (MIX) Latex-Free • Amazon Business $5.69 1 $5.69

Materials cost

$1,577.38

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.36

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$23.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,634.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$288.42

Total project goal

$1,922.82

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