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Ms. Riddick from Richmond, VA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Book a Day Keeps the Sadness Away

Help me give my students books and hands-on learning games to support their learning.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Riddick's classroom raised $719

This project is fully funded

My Project

When you read books to young children about feelings; it helps children understand and except their feelings. They learn the words to express themselves in social situations. My preschoolers are curious and eager to explore and learn.

In our classroom we will use books along with hands-on materials and learning materials to reinforce positive social interactions.

Most of our preschoolers come from lower- income families. Help us support their social emotional development by funding our classroom project.

When students feel safe and supported the sky is the limit to what they can achieve.

Ms. Riddick Maymont Pre-School Learning Center Grades PreK-2

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.

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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

13 students impacted 16donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
8 Hand Puppets for Kids, Multicultural Puppets with Movable Mouth (8 Pack) Bulk Soft Plush Puppets, School Home Puppet Theater Shows Toys, Teachers Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $48.99 1 $48.99
A Little SPOT of Emotion 8 Book Box Set (Books 1-8: Anger, Anxiety, Peaceful, Happiness, Sadness, Confidence, Love, & Scribble Emotion) • Amazon Business $43.29 1 $43.29
A Little SPOT of Feelings 8 Book Box Set (Book 25-32: Empathy, Frustration, Calm, Belonging, Worry, Boredom, Flexible Thinking, & Feelings Detective) • Amazon Business $42.90 1 $42.90
Joyreal Alphabet Learning Toys for Toddlers, 26 Alphabet Soup Sorters with 245 Flash Cards for Early Letter Awareness & Recognition, Fun Education Classroom Supplies Alphabet Sounds Teaching Games • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
JoyCat Magnetic Alphabet Maze Board, Learning Toys & Color Sorting Toys Alphabet Color Puzzles for Kids ABC Alphabet Magnets Fine Motor Skills Toy for 3 4 5 Year Old Kids Montessori Toy • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Toddler Alphabet Letters Matching Learning Toys，26 PCS Double - Sided ABC Letters Popsicle Toy Alphabet Match Game Color Sorting Recognition Fine Motor Skills Preschool Montessori Toys for Kids • Amazon Business $24.96 1 $24.96
I Choose to Try Again (Teacher and Therapist Toolbox: I Choose) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Lydaz Number Bots Math Toys for Kids, Preschool Learning Activities Games Toys, Number Robots Block Autism STEM Education Toys, Classroom Carnival Prizes, Birthday Gifts for Boys 3 4 5+ Years Old • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
20 Pcs Counting Toys Number Matching Learning Toys for Kids Ages 3-5 Preschool Math Toys Cute Numbers Match Games Color Sorting- Fine Motor Toys Preschool Learning Montessori Numbers Toys for Kids • Amazon Business $21.96 1 $21.96
GAMENOTE Magnetic Color and Number Maze - Montessori Fine Motor Skills Toys for Boys Girls 3 4 5 Years Old, Wooden Color Matching Learning Counting Toddler Puzzle Board • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
PP OPOUNT Social Emotional Learning Toy, Funny Faces Games with 28 Facial Expressions and 12 Emotional Flashcards, Preschool Learning Activities Toy to Express Emotions for Kids Age 3+ • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
5 Pcs Marble Maze Mat Sensory Fidget Stress Relief Calming Toys, Sensory Mat Tactile Sensory Toys for Kids Teens Autism School Classroom Home Supplies Reduce Anxiety Mindfulness Maze - Animal • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
JRLAJRL 3 Pack Liquid Motion Bubbler Timer Sensory Calming Fidget Toy Autism Community Toys for Kids Teenager Adults • Amazon Business $17.78 1 $17.78
XJYQJD Number Alphabet Flash Cards for Toddlers 3-5 Years, Montessori Alphabet Learning Toys Puzzle ABC Flash Cards Sight Words Games Wooden Letters Matching Animal Flashcards for Toddlers 2-4 Years • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Education Toys for Kids Alphabet Cards Set, Helps With Proper Stroke Letter Formation, Supplemental Learning Tool for Kids, Educational, Engaging and Fun by Wikki Stix • Amazon Business $16.29 1 $16.29
Kasfalci Feelings Chart, Social Emotional Learning Activities,Autism Learning Materials, ADHD Tools,Behavior Management,Anger Management Toys,Calm Down Corner Supplies for Classroom Daycare & Home • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Wikki Stix Birthday Fun Favors, pack of 20 individual fun favors, each with 12 and a birthday themed play sheet, Made in the USA • Amazon Business $15.75 1 $15.75
V-Opitos Dinosaur Alphabet Learning Toy for Toddler Age 1, 2, 3 Year Old, 26 PCS Double-Sided ABC Dinosaur Matching Game, Montessori Preschool Educational Toy for Boys & Girls 18+ Months • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Learning Resources Skill Builders! Kindergarten Letter & Number Maker, Educational Indoor Games, Preschool Alphabet, Toddler, Brain Toys, 60 Pieces, Age 6+ • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Learning Resources All About Me Feelings Activity Set - 54 Pieces, Ages 3+ Toddler Social Emotional Learning Games, Communication Games for Kids, Emotion Toys, Feeling Toys for Kids, Stocking Stuffers • Amazon Business $14.84 1 $14.84
Mae Among the Stars • Amazon Business $12.69 1 $12.69
Most Perfect You • Amazon Business $12.32 1 $12.32
Just Like Me • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Just Like Your Daddy • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
Grumpy Monkey • Amazon Business $10.30 1 $10.30
Brown Sugar Baby Board Book - Beautiful Story for Mothers and Newborns, Ages 0-3 • Amazon Business $9.84 1 $9.84
I Am Amazing! • Amazon Business $9.39 1 $9.39
My Mouth Is A Volcano: A Picture Book About Interrupting • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Wilma Jean the Worry Machine: A Picture Book About Worry and Anxiety • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$563.84

Vendor shipping charges

 $8.39

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.46

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$610.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$107.77

Total project goal

$718.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $718.46

14 Donors

-$680.96

Donations toward project cost

-$578.83

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$102.13

match offer

-$37.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$31.88

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.62

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