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Mrs. Cushing from New Castle DE is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Back to Basics

Help me give my students basic materials for every day learning such as tissues, sand, and playdoh.

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Now that the year is more than halfway over we are in need of some basic supplies. The tissues will be used to clean runny noses. The cups will be used to provide water for students, especially after gross motor play. The kinetic sand and Play-Doh will be used every day by my students. Many of the students in my classroom need hands-on materials to enhance their play. Both sand and Play-Doh can be used to teach letters, numbers, social skills, and so much more. The scissors will allow students to cut the Play-Doh and practice with real scissors. Finally, the sensory bottles will be used as fidgets for circle time and for teaching emotions. All these materials will be used each day the students come to school.

Mrs. Cushing
Grades PreK-2
  • The Colwyck Center
  • New Castle, DE
    • More than a third of students from low‑income households

    This project will reach 100 students.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kinetic Sand, 12-Pack Castle Containers (Amazon Exclusive), Multi-Color Play Sand for Christmas Stocking Stuffers, Party Favors & Goodie Bags • Amazon Business $20.15 2 $40.30
Lilymicky 500 Pack 5 oz Clear Plastic Cups, Small Disposable Drinking Cups, Clear Beverage Tumbler for Tasting, Drinking and Party • Amazon Business $21.89 1 $21.89
hand2mind Express Your Feelings Sensory Bottles, Play Therapy Toys, Visual Sensory Toys, Mindfulness for Kids, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Social Emotional Learning, Calm Down Corner Supplies • Amazon Business $18.49 1 $18.49
Kleenex Expressions Ultra Soft Allergist Approevd Facial Tissues, 8 Flat Boxes, 120 Tissues per Box, 3-Ply, Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $16.69 1 $16.69
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 24-Pack Case of Colors, Party Favors, Non-Toxic, Multi-Color, 3-Ounce Cans, Ages 2 and up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $15.83 1 $15.83
8 Pack Preschool Training Scissors Kids Plastic Playdough Scissors Childrens Toddler Safety Scissors Handmade Art Craft Scissors Left Handed Training Spring Scissors • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98

Materials cost

$125.18

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 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$157.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.72

Total project goal

$184.78

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Total project goal

 $184.78

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 $184.78

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