Help me give my students the experience of having a live pet to love and care for.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Fowler's classroom raised $302
This project is fully funded
My Project
Hello, as a pre-k teacher we are required to have something in the class for our children to care for. We have tired plants but they don't need attention everyday so the children don't get the full experience. I feel that with a hamster that will need our love and attention daily this would be a great opportunity. I am getting the hamster. I just need help to supply all of his start up needs.
Most of my students are very sweet, loving, and kind.
We have a few that are in the process of learning this lesson. I feel that caring for something outside of themselves will help them develop more empathy and understand relationships. These are skills they can apply to their peers as well. I am eager to see the smiles on their faces, hear their curiosity flow with questions, and help them through this experience. It will also help to encourage their vocabulary development and give them more to talk about.
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
BUCATSTATE Hamster Cages and Habitats Small Animal Cage with Accessories Rat, Mouse Basic Cage for Syrian Hamster Gerbils
• Amazon Business
$99.99
1
$99.99
Small Pet Select Premium Natural Aspen Bedding, Animal Bedding for Small Indoor and Outdoor Pets, Made in The USA, Size 41 L Pack
• Amazon Business
$19.25
1
$19.25
PrimePets Small Animal Cage Tent, Hamster Pet Playpen, Guinea Pig Cage Yard, Waterproof Foldable Outdoor/Indoor Pop Open Exercise Fence, Yard Fence for Baby Chicken Hedgehogs
• Amazon Business
$12.98
1
$12.98
Wild Harvest WH-83543 Wild Harvest Advanced Nutrition Diet for Hamsters or Gerbils, 4.5-Pound
• Amazon Business
$10.49
1
$10.49
Niteangel Wooden Hamster Feeding Bowl - Small Animal Food Dish for Dwarf Syrian Hamsters Gerbils Mice Degus or Other Similar-Sized Small Pets (Hammy Pattern, for Dwarf)
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Vitakraft Drops Mini Banana & Cherry Flavor Dwarf Hamster, Rat, and Mouse Treat, 2.5 oz, Multi
• Amazon Business
$3.29
3
$9.87
Lixit Standard Cage Water Bottles for Rabbits, Ferrets, Guinea Pigs, Hamsters, Rats, Mice and Other Small Animal's (32 Ounce, Clear)
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
Kaytee 7" Clear Run-About Exercise Ball For Pet Hamsters & Gerbils
• Amazon Business
$8.95
1
$8.95
Hamsters (Bullfrog Books: My First Pet)
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
Hamsters (Favorite Pets)
• Amazon Business
$6.99
1
$6.99
Hamster Care: The Essential Guide to Ownership, Care, & Training For Your Pet
• Amazon Business
$6.99
1
$6.99
National Geographic Readers: Squeak! (L3): 100 Fun Facts About Hamsters, Mice, Guinea Pigs, and More
• Amazon Business
$5.99
1
$5.99
Materials cost
$208.47
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$14.38
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.13
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$255.98
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$45.17
Total project goal
$301.15
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$301.15
5 Donors
-$208.52
Donations toward project cost
-$181.97
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$26.55
Matching donations from our partners
-$87.07
Match offers toward project cost
-$74.01
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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