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Mrs. Petr from Hamden, CT is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Best Beginning Ever

Help me give my students the materials they need to make their Kindergarten year fun and successful!

  • $595 goal

This project expired on September 2, 2025.

This project expired on September 2, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

I am looking ahead to the new school year and a new group of Kindergarteners.

The students that attend my school are deserving of the best of everything!

These materials will give them a great start to a great Kindergarten year.

The cloth zipper pencil pouches work great to hold kindergarteners pencils and crayons. The zippers are sturdy and easy for their little fingers to manage.

The dry erase markers will bring fun to writing letters, words, and sentences on the dry erase boards. They also love drawing on the boards. Using the playdoh will help with emotional regulation as well as a way for students to showcase their creativity. And the cleaning supplies will keep our classroom environment clean and sanitary. Looking forward to having my project funded and so appreciative of this opportunity to provide my students with the materials they need to enhance their learning!!

Mrs. Petr Wintergreen Interdist Magnet School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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 a third 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

25 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
JAM Paper 2-Pocket Plastic Folders with 3 Fasteners, Green, 6/Pack (382ECGRD) • Quill.com $24.52 3 $73.56
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Bullet Point, Assorted, 4/Pack (82074) • Quill.com $10.63 6 $63.78
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toys for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Toys Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toys 40PCS • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
Crayola Crayons Assorted Colors 24/Box (523024) • Staples $1.99 20 $39.80
Beginner Pencil with Eraser • Teachers' School Supply $9.84 4 $39.36
Pencil Pouch for 3 Ring Binder, Bulk 36 Pack 3-Holes Zipper Pencil Pouches in Assorted Colors, Sturdy and Durable Cloth Pencil Holder with Clear Window for Office School College Supplies (36) • Amazon Business $34.97 1 $34.97
Elmer's Glue Stick - All Purpose Washable Clear Glue Sticks, Pkg of 30, 0.24 oz • Blick Art Materials $16.94 2 $33.88
Play-Doh Modeling Dough, Assorted Colors, 3 Ounces, Set of 20 • School Specialty $29.02 1 $29.02
Play-Doh Jewel Colors Bulk 12-Pack of 4-Ounce Cans, Easter Basket Stuffers for Girls & Boys, Party Favors, Kids Arts & Crafts, Preschool Toys, Ages 2+ • Amazon Business $12.06 2 $24.12
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, Extra Durable, Multi Purpose Cleaner, Shoe, Bathroom, Shower, and Car Window and Windshield Cleaner, Cleaning Pads, 10 Count • Amazon Business $11.18 2 $22.36
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack 75 Wipes/Container 3/Pack (30208) • Staples $14.99 1 $14.99
Expo Whiteboard Care Dry Erase Wipes, 5.5" x 10", White, 50/Container (81850) • Quill.com $13.51 1 $13.51
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted, 8/Pack (80678) • Quill.com $12.23 1 $12.23

Materials cost

$451.56

Vendor shipping charges

 $17.18

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$505.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.21

Total project goal

$594.72

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