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Mrs. Simmons from Grand Bay, AL is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bright First Graders

Help me give my students the needed materials to help them shine bright!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Simmons's classroom raised $248

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My Project

My students are very full of life and love to do hands-on activities. Students learn when they are actively involved in the curriculum and can see the results of their hard work. The t-shirts will be used as engineering and learning projects about colors and changes in colors while using a tie-dye kit. Students will be able to experience how colors are changed and new ones are formed. Beachballs, bubbles and buckets will be used as a way to see the effects of air on objects. All materials will be used in different STEM or engineering activities.

Mrs. Simmons Cora Castlen Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than half 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

26 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sratte 24 Packs Beach Sand Buckets and Shovels Sets for Boys Girls, Plastic Beach Pails Sand Toys for Summer Beach Pool Party Favors • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Hanes Boys' Ecosmart Short Sleeve Crew Neck T-Shirt 5-Pack • Amazon Business $9.98 3 $29.94
Coopay 30 Pack Inflatable Beach Balls Classic Rainbow Swimming Pool Ball Birthday Beach Party Decoration Summer Water Games Gifts 8 to 12 Inches from Inflated to Deflated • Amazon Business $24.76 1 $24.76
Maxx Bubbles 24 Pack 14.6" Big Bubble Wands for Summer Toy, Outdoor/Indoor Activity Use, Party Favor Supplies for Kids, 2 Dozen • Amazon Business $21.10 1 $21.10
Hanes Boys' Ecosmart Short Sleeve Crew Neck T-Shirt 5-Pack • Amazon Business $9.98 2 $19.96
Hanes Boys' Ecosmart Short Sleeve Crew Neck T-Shirt 5-Pack • Amazon Business $9.98 2 $19.96
Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye Kit Party Supplies, 18 Bottles Tie Dye, Rainbow, 1 Count (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $18.72 1 $18.72

Materials cost

$164.43

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $13.40

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$210.30

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.11

Total project goal

$247.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $247.41

5 Donors

-$245.60

Donations toward project cost

-$210.30

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.30

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.81

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