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Mrs. Cardin from Scottsdale, AZ is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Wings of Creativity: Schoolyard Ecosystem Diorama Project - 2

Help me give my students creative model magic clay and vibrant tempera paints.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Cardin's classroom raised $214

This project is fully funded

My Project

Join our first-grade ornithologists on a journey to make our schoolyard bird-friendly! Through a Project-Based Learning (PBL) adventure, students will craft vibrant dioramas featuring observed birds and our keystone species, the saguaro cactus.

To bring these dioramas to life, we need magic model clay and paints.

Your support will enhance their hands-on learning, fostering creativity and a deeper connection to our ecosystem. The culmination of their efforts will be showcased at our school science night, making a lasting impact on their scientific understanding and environmental responsibility. Help us soar into discovery and wonder!

Mrs. Cardin Black Mountain Elementary School Grades PreK-2 Scottsdale, AZ View local requests 60 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Model Magic Modeling Dough Classpack, Assorted Colors, Set of 75, White - Lightweight • School Specialty $47.99 1 $47.99
Crayola Model Magic Modeling Dough Classpack, White, Pack of 75 - Lightweight • School Specialty $46.49 1 $46.49
Kaplan Early Learning Kaplan Kolors Washable Tempera Paint - 16 oz - Set of 8 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $35.96 1 $35.96

Materials cost

$130.44

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.45

Sales tax

 $9.33

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$181.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$31.97

Total project goal

$213.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $213.15

1 Donor

-$213.15

Donations toward project cost

-$181.18

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.97

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