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Ms. Creekmore from Laurel, MD is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bright Minds, Big Dreams: Buiidling a Better First Grade

Help me give my students engaging math tools, flexible seating, and visual supports to strengthen their focus, build confidence, and spark curiosity as they develop deeper understanding through hands-on, student centered learning in our first grade classroom.

  • $698 goal

This project expired on August 29, 2025.

This project expired on August 29, 2025.

My Project

My first grade students are full of curiosity, creativity, and joy, They come to school each day eager to explore, ask questions, and take on new challenges- even when learning feels hard. What I love most about them is their resilience and their kindness toward each other. They cheer each other on, they help each other through mistakes, and they celebrate every little success.

The resources I'm requesting will give my students the hands-on tools and engaging materials they need to learn in ways that make sense to them.

Whether it's math manipulatives that help them build number sense, flexible seating that allows them to focus better, or visuals that support different learning styles- each item is meant to meet their them where they are and help them grow.

With these resources, I can make learning accessible, more joyful, and more effective for every student in my class-because they all deserve to feel successful , seen, and supported.

Ms. Creekmore Montpelier Elementary 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.

Laurel, MD View local requests

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

55 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ECR4Kids Bentwood Stackable Stools, Classroom Furniture, Assorted, 6-Piece • Amazon Business $80.74 1 $80.74
15 Inch Round Floor Cushions for Kids and Toddlers, Flexible Seating for Classroom Furniture 3.5 Inch Thick Floor Pillow for Home, Daycare, Preschool, Yoga and Meditation (Elegant,12 Pcs) • Amazon Business $72.99 1 $72.99
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, Letter Size, 3 Mil, 200/Pack (TP3854-200) • Quill.com $25.99 2 $51.98
75 PCS Magnetic Number Bonds Set - Magnetic Numbers for Whiteboard, Number Bonds Games, Magnetic Number Line, Math Aids Accessories Supplies for Classroom, Magnetic Math Manipulatives - Simply Magic • Amazon Business $25.47 2 $50.94
Lakeshore Plastic Coins • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. 60/Pack (E501) • Staples $19.70 2 $39.40
Carson-Dellosa Student Number Lines -20 to 20 Manipulative, Grade K-3, Red/Blue, 30/Pack, 3 Packs (CD-155000-3) • Quill.com $30.86 1 $30.86
edxeducation Mini Geometric Solids - Set of 40 - 3D Shapes for Math & Geometry - Multicolored Math Manipulatives For Kids - 10 Different Shapes • Amazon Business $15.02 2 $30.04
LACCHOUFEE 320 Pack #2 Pencils Bulk Pre-sharpened Pencils with Eraser top, 2 HB Pencils for Writhing Drawing, Yellow Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk for Office, School, Teacher and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
131 PCS Jumbo Magnetic Base Ten Blocks for Math - Place Value Blocks, Base 10 Math Manipulatives K-3, Number Blocks, Math Counters for Kids, Math Cubes, Counting Blocks, Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd Grade • Amazon Business $21.20 1 $21.20
Aizweb Ten-Frame Counting Toys,Math Manipulative for Elementary,Number Math Games, Montessori Educational Toy for Preschool Kindergarten Classroom Learning Activities Kids 3 4 5 Year Old • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
8 Pcs Dry Erase Number Line White Boards with 8 Pcs Dry Erase Erasers 4 x 14'' Inch Double Sided White Board Dry Erase Board for Kids Number Lines for Students Math Manipulatives for School Supplies • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
hand2mind Green Foam Base Ten Blocks Flats Set, Place Value Blocks, Counting Cubes for Kids Math, Base Ten Blocks Classroom Set, Math Blocks Kindergarten, Base 10 Math Manipulatives (Set of 10) • Amazon Business $10.50 1 $10.50
Learning Resources Dot Dice Set Manipulative Assorted Colors Set of 36 (LER2229) • Staples $10.49 1 $10.49
Ten Frame Paper: Ten-Frame Paper for coloring and math manipulatives. Perfect for Elementary School, Math Games for Kindergarten and 1st Grade (200 Pages; 8.5" x 11") • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Lakeshore Magnetic Coins • Lakeshore Learning Materials $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$521.07

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.45

Sales tax

 $31.26

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$592.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$104.58

Total project goal

$697.18

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