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Ms. Spann from Chicago IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Beginning of the Year Care Packages

Help me give my students a successful start to such an unprecedented year. This purchase will help fill my students beginning of the year packages. In addition to these Items, kids will receive books, markers, and more!

  • $436 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

This school year comes with so many unknowns. I am currently preparing a completely digital space for my students to begin their fist school experience. While our lessons will be lead through a screen, much of what my students need to learn and grow is hands on and interactive.

Pre-K is such a magical age.

Our children are sponges and learn so much in such little time. It is up to us as teachers to be prepared to provide them with the rich language and information to soak right up!

Our school is a PreK to 8th Grade Elementary School located on Chicago's far South-side. More than 3/4 of our students come from low-income households.

My Project

To help my students start out the year, I will be sending each child a package with all the materials they need for a successful start! I choose these items to ensure my students have both quality virtual education as well as hands on materials to use at home.

Each binder will have the paper and activity packets needed for class.

Students will receive books from my classroom library, markers, crayons, and colored pencils as well.

In addition to the binders and class materials, students will receive snacks and personalized items to help make the beginning of the year more welcoming!

Ms. Spann
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on Teachers Pay Teachers • Teachers Pay Teachers $100.00 1 $100.00
EE610 My Feelings Journal Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $38.99 2 $77.98
Cardinal Economy 3-Ring Binders, 1", Round Rings, Holds 225 Sheets, ClearVue Presentation View, Non-Stick, White, Carton of 12 (90621) • Amazon Business $21.20 2 $42.40
TS547Z BestBuy BluntTip Scissors Set of 12 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 2 $33.98
MN6 Jumbo Pencils • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 2 $29.98
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Cheddar Crackers, 45 oz. Multi-pack Box, 1.5 oz. Snack Packs (Pack of 30) • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7 Gram, 30 Count • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
TT505Z Lakeshore Glue Stick Set of 12 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 2 $9.98
GoGo squeeZ Applesauce, Variety Pack (Apple/Banana/Strawberry), 3.2 Ounce (20 Pouches), Gluten Free, Vegan Friendly, Unsweetened, Recloseable, BPA Free Pouches • Amazon Business $9.78 1 $9.78
Ziploc Freezer Quart Bags with New Grip 'n Seal Technology, Quart, 75 Count • Amazon Business $7.71 1 $7.71

Materials cost

$334.78

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$369.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$65.26

Total project goal

$435.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$435.06

2 Donors

-$217.53

Donations toward project cost

-$184.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.63

match offer

-$217.53

Match offer toward project cost

-$184.90

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.63

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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