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Mrs. Welch from Topanga CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Sculpting Symbols

Help me give my students sculpting clay to creatively explore symbolism following our novel study.

  • 2 donors
  • $860 still needed

expires Jul 05

  • 2 donors
  • $860 still needed
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My Project

My students love to create with sculpting clay, so I weave clay into the curriculum as often as I can. In ELA, we will be exploring symbolism and theme. After defining symbolism and modeling universal symbols, students will explore the symbols in the novel and their meanings.

As a culminating, hands-on activity, students will use the sculpting clay to create a symbol of themselves.

First, they will reflect on what makes them unique. Then, they will use the sculpting clay to create a clay symbol that represents themselves.

After that, they will write an explanation about the symbol and why they chose it.

Mrs. Welch
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Play-Doh Air Clay Super Creation Studio - 24pcs Vibrant Colors Air Dry Clay for Kids • Amazon Business $21.99 13 $285.87
ideallife Modeling Clay Air Dry DIY Ultra Light Molding Clay, 36 Colors Soft Magic Plasticine Craft Toy with Tools, Best Kids Gift for Birthday Holiday • Amazon Business $8.99 25 $224.75
Air Dry Clay 64 Colors, Modeling Clay for Kids, DIY Molding Magic Clay, Gift for Kids • Amazon Business $18.99 5 $94.95
Modeling Clay Kit - 36 Colors Air Dry Magic Clay, DIY Molding Clay with Sculpting Tools, Kids Art Crafts Best Gift for Boys & Girls Age 3-12 Year Old • Amazon Business $22.99 2 $45.98
Air Dry Clay for Kids - 36 Colors Air Clay Kit w/Beautiful Activity Books & Accessories | Modeling Clay for Kids - Foam Clay - Molding Clay - Model Magic Clay | Gifts for All Year Old Girls & Boys • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95

Materials cost

$671.50

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $61.44

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$773.01

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$136.41

Total project goal

$909.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $909.42

2 Donors

-$50.00

Donations toward project cost

-$42.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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 $859.42

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