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Ms. Nakata from Whittier CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

A Clean Start to Kinder!

Help me give my students basic supplies and materials that will help our classroom run smoother and make learning more engaging.

  • $422 goal

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My Students

My kindergartners attend a Title 1 public K-6 elementary school. Many students come from homes that are dealing with difficult issues, including poverty. About 85% of students come from low socioeconomic backgrounds. In turn, some students do not have access to materials that can help them be more successful in the classroom. With your help, I can provide my kinders with access to supplies that will help provide them with the best educational experiences this year!

My Project

My students are in need of basic supplies and materials that we can utilize in the classroom. In my classroom, I love to engage my students by having them be involved in hands-on activities and centers that help my students become more independent and make learning more meaningful for them. However, with COVID, I need to make sure that students all have individual supplies and are socially distanced during classroom activities. Please help me provide my students with the best first year of school possible but in a safe way. Thank you for all your support!

Ms. Nakata
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Broad Line Markers Bulk, 12 Marker Packs with 10 Colors • Amazon Business $31.88 2 $63.76
Charles Leonard Dry Erase Board Class Pack - Includes 30 Each 9 x 12 Inch Lapboards, Foam/Felt Erasers and Markers (35090) • Amazon Business $47.29 1 $47.29
Charles Leonard Pencil Boxes, Plastic Snap-Close Box, 2.5 x 5.25 x 8.25 Inches, Assorted Colors, 24-Pack (76305) • Amazon Business $39.54 1 $39.54
Crayola Crayons Bulk, Classroom Supplies for Teachers, 24 Crayon Packs with 24 Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $32.50 1 $32.50
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 36 Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Assorted Colors, 3 Oz Cans (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Skoolzy Rainbow Counting Bears with Matching Sorting Cups, Bear Counters and Dice Math Toddler Games 71pc Set - Bonus Scoop Tongs, Storage Bags • Amazon Business $22.57 1 $22.57
Staples 2-Pocket School Folders, Yellow, 25/Box (50761/27538-CC) • Staples $9.44 2 $18.88
Learning Resources Two-Color Counters, Red/Yellow, Educational Counting, Sorting, Patterning, and Probability Activities, Set of 200, Grades K+, Ages 5+ • Amazon Business $8.86 2 $17.72
Carpet Spots Sit Markers for Classroom 92 PCS - 56 Multicolored Carpet Markers + 36 Number Spot Dots, Carpet Circles Floor Dots Spots for Kids, Teachers, Preschool & Kindergarten, Education Supplies • Amazon Business $12.59 1 $12.59
Kicko Foam Dice Set - 24 Pack of Assorted Colorful Big Square Blocks - Perfect for Building, Educational Toys, Math Teaching, Pastime, Party Favors and Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue, Washable, 30 Pack, 0.24-ounce sticks • Amazon Business $6.97 1 $6.97

Materials cost

$296.80

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$27.16

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$358.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$63.25

Total project goal

$421.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$421.66

7 Donors

-$410.19

Donations toward project cost

-$358.41

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.78

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.47

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