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Ms. Harper from Detroit, MI is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bridging The Summer School Gap!

Help me give my students Summer Bridge Activity Reading materials, sidewalk chalk and summer games to end their Preschool year on a great note!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Harper's classroom raised $287

This project is fully funded

My Students

This school year may look different, but one thing that hasn't changed is that my 16 spunky preschoolers come to virtual school daily ready to learn! Our school is located in a large urban city and is predominantly a Title I funded school.

Age appropriate lessons and hands-on meaningful experiences are key when teaching preschool children.

It is mandatory that I have enough materials for all my students in order to run my groups and lessons successfully. I try to teach independence and decision making which helps to empower the students. Their choices matter and I like to offer them many!

My Project

My students have done a great job this year with our 100% virtual school! I would like to reward them for a job well done with wonderful supplies to be used in the summer months.

Bridging the Gap Summer workbooks, reading books and items like sidewalk chalk will allow my students to continue the skills they have learned this school year at home.

They do deserve a little fun too, so I have given them fun beach balls and sunglasses to sit back and relax and get ready for Kindergarten!

Ms. Harper Carstens Academy of Aquatic Science 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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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

16 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Summer Bridge Activities Workbook—Bridging PreK to K in Just 15 Minutes a Day, Ages 4-5, Phonics, Handwriting, Math, Science, Summer Learning Activity Book With Flash Cards (160 pgs) • Amazon Business $9.69 6 $58.14
Crayola Sidewalk Chalk Special Effects Set, Outdoor Toy, 30Count, Gift for Kids, 4, 5, 6, 7 • Amazon Business $16.90 2 $33.80
Oxford Certificate Holders, Dark Blue, Letter Size, 5 per Box (29900235BGD) • Amazon Business $7.92 4 $31.68
Pete the Cat: Pete at the Beach (My First I Can Read) • Amazon Business $3.99 7 $27.93
KUUQA 22 Pcs Drawstring Backpack Bag with Reflective Strip,String Backpack Bulk Cinch Sack Tote Bags for School Yoga Sport Gym Traveling (11 Colors) • Amazon Business $24.88 1 $24.88
GINMIC Kids Sunglasses Party Favors,12Pack Neon Sunglasses for Kids,Boys and Girls, Great Gift for Birthday Party Supplies, Beach, Pool Party Favors, Fun Gift, Party Toys, Goody Bag Favors - 80’s Party Accessories • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Preschool Diploma Kindergarten Certificate 8.5” X 11” Pack of 30 • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Coogam Inflatable Beach Ball Classic Rainbow Color Birthday Pool Party Favors Summer Water Toy Fun Play Beachball Game for Kid Boys Girls 8 to 12 Inches from Inflated to Deflated (10 PCS) • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98

Materials cost

$210.39

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$243.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$42.98

Total project goal

$286.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $286.53

2 Donors

-$143.26

Donations toward project cost

-$121.77

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.49

match offer

-$143.27

Match offer toward project cost

-$121.78

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.49

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 $0.00

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