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Mrs. Simmons from Grand Bay, AL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Amazing and Bright First Graders

Help me give my students science and art supplies to help them have hands-on learning experiences.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Simmons's classroom raised $276

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are very full of life and love to do hands-on activities. Students learn when they are actively involved in the curriculum and can see the results of their hard work. They thrive with hand on experiences. With are science and art activities, students will be able to experience how colors are changed and new ones are formed. Activity books and colored pens will help with the exploration of color changes. Beachballs, bubbles and buckets will be used as a way to see the effects of air on objects. All materials will be used in different STEM or engineering activities. The laminator will allow us to preserve our projects and share with parents.

Mrs. Simmons Cora Castlen Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Grand Bay, AL View local requests

More than half 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

26 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Scotch Brand Scotch TL906 Thermal Laminator, Never Jam Technology Automatically Prevents Misfed Items, 2 Roller System , 9 inch (Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $46.27 1 $46.27
Junkin 24 Sets Beach Sand Buckets and Shovels for Kids Bulk 6.3" Small Beach Pails and Sand Toys for Summer Holiday Party- 24 Bucket+24 Shovels (Funny) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
JOYIN 24 Pack 14.6’’ Big Bubble Wands Bulk (2 Dozen) for Summer Toy, Outdoor/Indoor Activity Use, Easter, Bubbles Party Favors Supplies for Kids • Amazon Business $24.74 1 $24.74
32 Pack Sunglasses Bulk with UV Protection, 16 colors Neon 80s Retro Plastic Sun Glasses Toy, Summer Pool Party Favors, Beach Party Supplies, Gift for Birthday Goody Bag Filler School Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $21.98 1 $21.98
Raymond Geddes 69743 Dr. Seuss Assorted Number 2 Pencils For Kids (Pack of 72) • Amazon Business $20.31 1 $20.31
26 Pack Multicolor Pen in one - 6-in-1, Fun Pens for Kids, Cute Animal Pens, Suitable for Office & School Supplies, Kids Party Favors (6 couleurs) • Amazon Business $16.89 1 $16.89
Omgouue 32Pcs Christmas Coloring Books for Kids - Xmas Coloring Book for Kids All Ages Indoor Activities at Home Party Favors Gift Supplies • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Etmact 50 Pack Assorted Colorful Cartoon Animal Pencil With Erasers, Fun Pencils For Kids, Bulk Pencils With Animal Eraser Toppers,Party Favor Pencils For Kids Novelty Pencils • Amazon Business $12.75 1 $12.75

Materials cost

$185.92

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$15.15

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$233.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.27

Total project goal

$275.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$275.13

2 Donors

-$220.72

Donations toward project cost

-$191.36

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.36

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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$0.00

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