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Ms. Wilson from Hopewell, VA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Brightening Young Minds: a Preschool Library Makeover

Help me give my students a renewed and renovated library space with a variety of STEM and literacy toys for preschoolers!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Wilson's classroom raised $935

This project is fully funded

My Project

Our preschool library is in desperate need of an update to better serve our young learners and provide them with an engaging, interactive space for exploration. Currently, the library is outdated and lacks the functionality necessary to support the developmental needs of our students. To help revamp this important area, we are requesting donations of materials and age-appropriate toys that will inspire creativity, curiosity, and a love of learning.

The goal of this project is to transform our library into an inviting, hands-on learning environment that encourages active participation.

By incorporating educational toys, interactive games, and engaging activities, we aim to create a space where children can explore new ideas, develop motor skills, and foster their imaginations.

With your support, we can create a functional, inspiring library space that will not only benefit the students we serve today but also future generations of learners. Together, we can build a brighter, more engaging future for our preschool community.

Project tagged as

Hopewell, VA
Grades PreK-2
Early Development
Literacy
Traditional School
Educational Kits & Games
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Wilson Woodlawn Learning Center 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 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Transportation Fun Rug - 6' X 9' Rectangle • Teachers' School Supply $263.46 1 $263.46

Toysmith 80-Piece Marble Run • Nasco $21.21 3 $63.63

Lakeshore Stretch & Connect Builders • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99

AFUNX Magnetic Tiles,102PCS Magnetic Building Blocks 3D Clear Construction Playboards, Inspiration, Creativity Beyond Imagination, Educational Magnet Toy Set for Kids with 2 Cars • Amazon Business $44.59 1 $44.59

Learning Resources Code & Go Robot Mouse Activity Set, Screen-Free Early Coding Toy for Kids, Interactive STEM Coding Pet,Back to School,Ages 4+,83 Pieces • Amazon Business $37.32 1 $37.32

Learning Resources Coding Critters Bopper - 22 Pieces, Ages 4+,Screen-Free Early Coding Toy for Kids, Interactive STEM Coding Pet, Preschool Learning Toys • Amazon Business $34.97 1 $34.97

Learn & Grow Road Toppers 40PCs, Magnetic Tile Accessory, Magnet Building Set Road Pack Add on- STEM Building Toy & Learning Educational Magnet Construction Toddler • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99

Huaker 88 Piece Magnetic Balls and Rods Set,Magnetic Building Toys Colorful DIY STEM Building Blocks Sticks for Ages 3+ Year Old Children Boy Girl Educational Construction Toy • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99

26 Pieces Alphabet Robot Toys for Kids Alpha-Bots Transformers ABC Letters Learning Toys, Toddlers Education Toy, Preschool Montessori Toy, Classroom Prizes Party Favors • Amazon Business $26.98 1 $26.98

Lakeshore Build the Letter Activity Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99

Learning Resources Letter Blocks, Fine Motor Toy, ABCs, Letter Recognition, Alphabet, 36 Pieces, Ages 2+ • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99

Learning Resources Gears! Gears! Gears! 100-Piece Deluxe Building Set - Ages 3+, Preschool Building Sets, Gears Toys for Kids, STEM Toys for Toddlers, Construction Toy Set • Amazon Business $20.76 1 $20.76

USATDD Matching Letters Dinosaur Toy, Double-Sided ABC Letters Dinosaur Match Game Preschool Fine Motor Toy with Uppercase Lowercase Alphabet, Educational Learning Toys for Toddlers Boys Girls • Amazon Business $15.29 1 $15.29

Learning Resources STEM Explorers Brainometry - 34 Pieces, Ages 5+ STEM Toys for Kids, Brain Teaser Toys and Games, Kindergarten Games,Back to School • Amazon Business $11.19 1 $11.19

Materials cost			$720.11
Vendor shipping charges			$33.23
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$10.80
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$794.14
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$140.14
Total project goal			$934.28
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$934.28
7 Donors			-$457.88
Donations toward project cost			-$404.95
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$52.93
Matching donations from our partners			-$457.87
Match offers toward project cost			-$389.19
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$68.68
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$18.53
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Brightening Young Minds: a Preschool Library Makeover

This project is fully funded

My Project

Project tagged as

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

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Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.