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Mrs. Brendel from Columbus, GA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bright Ideas: Materials for a Brighter Classroom

Help me give my students a more hands-on learning experience by supporting our classroom project!

  • $574 goal

This project expired on September 5, 2025.

This project expired on September 5, 2025.

My Project

This DonorsChoose project helps bring learning to life for my kindergarten students through exciting, hands-on experiences! At this age, kids learn best when they can move, play, touch, and explore the world around them. Whether they’re building, sorting, or discovering, hands-on learning meets their unique needs by engaging all their senses and learning styles. It sparks curiosity, boosts problem-solving and motor skills, and most importantly—it makes learning fun! With your support, we can turn every day into an adventure of discovery that helps each child grow, learn, and love coming to school.

Mrs. Brendel Wynnton Arts Academy 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

20 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
2 Pack Dry Erase Number Line Board 4”x12” Inch Lapboard Double Sided White Board Featuring 0-10 Number Line On One Side 0-20 On The Other for Students Desk • Amazon Business $11.50 10 $115.00
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Black, 36/Pack (1920940) • Quill.com $23.99 2 $47.98
Lakeshore Giant Alphabet Beads • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Epic Creations Dry Erase Paddles - 24 Pack 8.11 x 6.14 Inches - Double Sided Handheld Whiteboard - Dry Erase Signs - Hand Held White Board - Auction Paddles - White Board Paddles,Hand Dry Erase Board • Amazon Business $38.70 1 $38.70
Chichalk Clip Connect 120 Piece Building Blocks | Diameter 1.26", STEM Building Toys Set Kindergarten Math Manipulatives for Kids Boys Girls, Educational Preschool Toys Activities Homeschool Supplies • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
Dry Erase Lapboards, HERKKA 32 Pack Double Sided Dry Erase Lap Boards 9 x 12.5 Inch Small Dry Erase Boards for Students Classroom Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $35.77 1 $35.77
Torlam Magnetic Ten-Frame Set - Math Manipulative for Elementary - 5 Ten Frames & 55 Magnetic Math Counters for Kids, Math Games for Kindergarten (Upgraded Version for Hand-held & 2 Black Pens) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Torlam Elkonin Boxes Phonemic Awareness Phonics Games, Reading Spelling Sound Manipulatives Sight Word Flash Cards, Speech Therapy Toy Kindergarten Elementary Classroom Must Haves Homeschool Supplies • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
4E's Novelty 16 Reading Phones [16 Pack] Auditory Feedback Whisper Phone Classroom Manipulative, Speech Therapy Toy Tool - Accelerates Reading Fluency & Pronunciation, Phonic Materials • Amazon Business $19.59 1 $19.59
RAINBOW TOYFROG Snap-N-Twist Building Blocks - 270 Piece Set of Flexible Interlocking Math Manipulatives - Open Ended STEM Toys for 5 to 12 Year Old Boys & Girls - Indoor Recess Games for Classroom • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Constructive Playthings Translucent Pattern Blocks, Light Table Manipulatives, STEM Toys, Sensory Play, Create, Build and Design, Color Exploration, Set of 147 Blocks, Toys for Kids 3 Years and Up • Amazon Business $15.96 1 $15.96
Dry Erase Eraser, CUTEFA 48 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Erasers, Mini Whiteboard Eraser, Dry Erase Board Erasers, White Board Erasers for Kids Classroom (2 x 2 x 0.79 Inch) (A-48PCS-8Color) • Amazon Business $13.29 1 $13.29

Materials cost

$420.23

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.00

Sales tax

 $29.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$487.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$86.03

Total project goal

$573.56

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