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Mrs. Mills from Brooklyn, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Jump Start for the Arts!

Help me give my students a variety of materials to inspire artistic expression!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Mills's classroom raised $879

This project is fully funded

My Students

A diverse and energetic group of about a fourteen 3-K students arrive in my classroom every morning with still-open minds and a thirst for new knowledge and experiences. As they begin to navigate the routines and rhythms of the classroom, I get the unique opportunity to try and instill a lifelong love for learning in each and every one of them. As any parent or teacher of three-year-olds can attest, they can be loud, loving, creative, cranky, and confident - all at once!

My 3-K students and their families want and deserve a chance to flourish in an often challenging environment.

Over three-fourths of my students and their families are experiencing the challenges of low-income households. For many of the students in our school, their time with us represents a welcome part of their day - a time where they feel safe, appreciated and included in a community of learning. Every new school day affords us opportunities to rise and build upon our success.

My Project

Hello generous donors! Our 3-K class is off and learning with our Learning Centers that inspire, energize, and educate my 3-year-old students every day. They have proven so popular that we are now looking to add a reading sofa in our Library Center, giving students additional space to read in comfort. However, our students' schedule is lacking any dedicated art, music, or drama instruction, creating another valuable opportunity for all of us...

By providing materials to facilitate student-centered art, music, and drama projects, you will enrich students' lives and learning with essential activities that are often ignored in today's standardized classrooms.

Immersing children in the arts gives each individual a chance to explore ideas and skills they may not get a chance to discover during regular classroom instruction. A variety of art supplies, musical instruments, costumes and props will fuel this powerful process!

Mrs. Mills PS 273 Wortman 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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More than three‑quarters 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kids Sofa Couch/Big Kids Couch/Linen Fabric 2-Seater Upholstered Sofa Chair for Toddler Ages up to 4 / Ideal Baby Gift for Girls & Boys (30" W) (Gray) • Amazon Business $139.99 1 $139.99
Step2 Handyman Workbench Kids Tool Bench, Orange • Amazon Business $74.99 1 $74.99
Lewo 12 PCS Wooden Rainbow Stacker Extra Large Stacking Game Nesting Puzzle Building Blocks Educational Toys for Kids Baby Toddlers • Amazon Business $42.99 1 $42.99
Award Winning Hape Happy Harp Kid's Wooden Musical Instrument, L: 15.7, W: 1.3, H: 7.9 inch • Amazon Business $39.87 1 $39.87
Drums Djembe Drum Djembe jembe is a Rope- goat skin Covered Goblet Drum Played by Hands West Africa style (4x8) • Amazon Business $26.98 1 $26.98
Meland Kids Fireman Costume Role Play Set - Firefighter Dress-up and Fireman Toys Accessories for Toddlers, Birthday Christmas Gifts for 3 4 5 6 7 Year Old Boys Girls • Amazon Business $25.79 1 $25.79
Casdon Dyson Ball | Miniature Dyson Ball Replica For Children Aged 3+ | Features Working Suction To Add Excitement To Playtime • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Educational Insights Playfoam Pluffle 4 Pack: Non-Toxic, Never Dries Out, Sensory Play, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $20.98 1 $20.98
Shapemags 32 Pcs Magnet Building Tiles Magnetic Blocks - Junior Starter Set, Award Winning STEM Educational 3D Construction Blocks Set • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Rhythm Music Lummi Sticks for Kids, 16 Pack Sticks with Carry Bag, 8 Inch • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Melissa & Doug Server Role Play Costume Dress-Up Set With Realistic Accessories • Amazon Business $18.69 1 $18.69
Mega Bloks Let's Get Learning! • Amazon Business $18.39 1 $18.39
Educational Insights Playfoam Pluffle 4 Pack Purple, Green, Pink & Yellow, Non-Toxic, Never Dries Out, Sensory Play, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $18.19 1 $18.19
WATINC 64Pcs Preschool Shapes Teaching Felt Board Story Set 3.5 Ft Colorful Montessori Teacher Aide Tangrams Storytelling Flannel Interactive Play Kit Wall Hanging Gift for Toddlers • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Three Little Pigs Story Set Flannel/ Felt Board Figures 14 Pieces PRECUT Plus Activity Pages Preschool Toddlers • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
Colorations - LWPACK Liquid Watercolor Paint, 4 fl oz, Set of 6, Non-Toxic, Painting, Kids, Craft, Hobby, Fun, Water Color, Posters, Cool Effects, Versatile, Gift • Amazon Business $17.94 1 $17.94
Animal Felt Masks Party Favors (24 Packs) for Kid - Safari Party Supplies with 24 Different Types - Great Idea for Petting Zoo | Farmhouse | Jungle Safari Theme Birthday Party • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
Foraineam 10 Inch & 8 Inch Hand Drum Percussion Wood Frame Drum with Drum Stick • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Hey! Play! Kid’S Toy Violin with 4 Adjustable Strings & Bow - Musical Sounds- Realistic-Looking Instrument for Learning Classical Music (80-HM-336840) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Xylophone for kids,Glockenspiel With 2Child Safe Mallets 8Notes Diatonic,Colorful Metal Bars With Educational Development Musical,Xylophone for Toddlers,Kid Toy as Holiday/Birthday DIY Id • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59
D.Q.Z Kids Superhero-Capes and Masks for Boys Girls Bulk, Children Super Hero Christmas Dress Up Costume Party Favors, 3 Pack • Amazon Business $12.90 1 $12.90
molshine 4 Pack Transparent Visible Desktop Multi Washi Masking Tape Dispenser,Tape Cutter,Roll Tape Holder (Not Include Masking Tape) (Green) • Amazon Business $12.85 1 $12.85
YEZI Kids Toy Classical Ukulele Guitar Musical Instrument, Brown • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
60 Rolls Glitter Washi Tape Set, Washi Masking Decorative Tapes for Christmas DIY Decor Planners Scrapbooking Adhesive School/Party Supplies • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Augshy 14 PCS Plastic Egg Shakers Percussion Musical Egg Maracas Easter Egg Kids Toys (7 Colors) • Amazon Business $11.95 1 $11.95
Amazing Super Snow Powder By Be Amazing! Toys Faux Snow Makes Over 2 Gallons Of Artificial Snow, Nontoxic Snow For Kids – Ages 4+ • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
SunWorks Construction Paper, 10 Assorted Colors, 12" x 18", 100 Sheets • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
SunWorks Construction Paper, 10 Assorted Colors, 12" x 18", 100 Sheets • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
LEOBRO 30pcs Sponge Painting Shapes Painting Craft Sponge for Toddlers Assorted Pattern Early Learning Sponge for Kids Shipping by FBA • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$706.47

Vendor shipping charges

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Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$747.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$131.84

Total project goal

$878.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $878.91

7 Donors

-$861.26

Donations toward project cost

-$747.07

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$114.19

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

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