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Ms. Long from Compton, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bright Beginnings for Little Learners

Help me give my students literacy centers which will be used daily to foster a love of reading and writing.

  • $772 goal

This project expired on September 12, 2025.

This project expired on September 12, 2025.

My Project

My students are enthusiastic, curious, and full of energy. They come to school each day excited to learn, ready to explore, and eager to connect. As 5- and 6-year-olds, many are entering the classroom for the very first time. For some, this is their first exposure to books, writing tools, or structured learning routines.

Our school serves a diverse community, and many of my students come from low-income households.

Despite facing challenges outside of the classroom, they show up each day with smiles on their faces and a willingness to learn. I want to give them the strongest possible start. I am requesting hands-on materials that will support literacy, fine motor development, and engagement in the classroom. Items like such as The ECR4Kids Leaf Floor Seats will help transform our learning space into a calm, kid-friendly environment where students can focus and feel comfortable while reading, writing, or working in small groups. These rocker-style chairs are designed specifically for young children and allow gentle movement while seated — a feature that’s especially helpful for kindergarteners who are still developing self-regulation and body awareness.

Kindergarten is all about movement, exploration, and discovery. Comfortable and flexible seating options like the ECR4Kids Leaf Chairs support active learning by giving students the freedom to choose where and how they work best. These chairs are low to the ground, perfectly sized for little learners, and allow gentle rocking, which helps students stay focused and calm.

Flexible seating also promotes independence and builds a sense of ownership over learning.

Your support will help set my students on a path toward lifelong learning. With your help, we can create a classroom where every child has the opportunity to thrive — no matter their background.

Thank you for believing in the power of early education.

Ms. Long KIPP Compton Community 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.

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.

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More than three‑quarters 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

Never Before Funded 30 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ECR4Kids Leaf Floor Seat, Rocker Chair, Peacock Blue, 6-Piece • Amazon Business $80.99 2 $161.98
Lakeshore Snap & Build Phonics - Complete Set of Reading Manipulatives for Beginning Readers, Science of Reading • Lakeshore Learning Materials $85.00 1 $85.00
Syllable Count Instant Learning Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Beginning Sounds Instant Learning Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Literacy Centers Management Chart • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
3000+ Pcs Arts and Crafts Supplies & Materials for Kids - Ultimate Bulk Craft Kit for Boys & Girls with 99 Activities Book for Ages 3-5, 4-6, 6-8, 8-12 • Amazon Business $39.98 1 $39.98
CloroxPro Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, Fresh Scent, 700 Count • Amazon Business $37.84 1 $37.84
Storex Plastic Small Cubby Bins with Lids, 5.1" x 7.8" x 12.2", Blue/Clear, 5/Carton (62408U05C) • Quill.com $37.43 1 $37.43
Lakeshore Touch & Read CVC Words Match - Phonics Reading Games for Beginning Readers, Science of Reading • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
15 PCS Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet, Flexible Seating Classroom Furniture Rubber Bands for Kids, Fidget Bands for School Classroom Chairs and Desk, Ideal for ADHD, Autism, Hyperactivity • Amazon Business $13.95 2 $27.90
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack 75 Wipes/Container 3/Pack (30208) • Staples $14.99 1 $14.99

Materials cost

$555.08

Vendor shipping charges

 $11.75

Sales tax

 $50.79

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.33

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$655.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$115.76

Total project goal

$771.71

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