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Ms. Byrnes from Starke, FL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building a Bright Start for Kindergarten Learners

Help me give my students the tools and resources they need to thrive in a welcoming, engaging, and organized kindergarten classroom where learning feels exciting and supported every day.

  • $714 goal

This project expired on October 16, 2025.

This project expired on October 16, 2025.

My Project

As a first-year teacher preparing for my very first kindergarten class, I’m filled with excitement and hope. Though I haven’t met my students yet, I already know they deserve a classroom that is welcoming, engaging, and full of opportunities to grow. The manipulatives will bring our learning centers to life, helping little hands stay active and minds stay curious. Basic supplies like crayons, pencils, and wipes will keep our classroom clean and ready for learning. Snacks will help ensure no child is distracted by hunger, and small toys will be used as fun rewards to encourage positive behavior. These resources will help me start the year strong and give my students the joyful, supportive learning environment they need to succeed.

Ms. Byrnes Bradford Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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
Crayola Classpack Crayons 800/Box (52-8016) • Staples $52.93 1 $52.93
Sax Mesh Tool Case Pouches, 10 x 13 Inches, Clear with Blue Trim, Pack of 10 - Durable • School Specialty $51.97 1 $51.97
Cheez-It Baked Snack Crackers, Pack of 45 • School Specialty $49.12 1 $49.12
Case of 192 Pre-Sharpened #2 Pencils Bulk (12 per pack in 16 packs) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $48.00 1 $48.00
Konohan 32 Pack Headphones Bulk for School Student Classroom Set of Headphones Wire Headset Adjustable with 3.5 mm Jack for Adult(Multicolor) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Play-Doh Bulk Pack of 48 Cans, 6 Sets of 8 Modeling Compound Colors, 3oz, Back to School Gifts & Prizes for Students & Classroom, Preschool Toys for Kids, Ages 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $26.36 1 $26.36
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toy for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toy 40PCS • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Edx Education Childcraft Linking Manipulative Cubes, 3/4 Inches, Assorted Colors, Set of 100 - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $8.02 3 $24.06
82 Piece Animal Toy, Assorted Mini Dinosaur Insect Ocean Sea Farm Jungle Animal Dog Figure, Realistic Vinyl Plastic Zoo Play Set, Small Toys for Sensory Bin Cupcake Topper Party Favors • Amazon Business $22.98 1 $22.98
Torlam 131 PCS Magnetic Base Ten Blocks - Place Value Blocks -Math Manipulatives K-3 for Elementary Classroom, Math Counters, Counting Cubes for Kids, Base 10 for 1st 2nd 3rd Grade • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Melissa & Doug Wooden Building Blocks Set - 100 Blocks in 4 Colors and 9 Shapes Classic Kids Toys, Colored Wood For Toddlers Ages 2+ - FSC-Certified • Amazon Business $18.97 1 $18.97
Sensory Playtivity Squishy Sensory Discs, Set of 3 • School Specialty $18.37 1 $18.37
Torlam Magnetic Ten-Frame Set - Math Manipulative for Elementary - 5 Ten Frames & 55 Magnetic Counters for Kids, Kindergarten Math Games (Upgraded Version for Hand-held & 2 Black Pens) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
TOMYOU 200 Pieces Building Blocks Kids STEM Toys Educational Discs Sets Interlocking Solid Plastic for Preschool Boys and Girls Aged 3+, Safe Material Creativity • Amazon Business $16.14 1 $16.14
Create-A-Burger Sequencing Stacker • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, On-the-Go Snacks, Snack Stacks, Variety Pack, 19.3oz Box (27 Cups)​​ • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
Chain Link Math Manipulatives - 240 C Clips Plastic Chain Links & 20 Ice Cream Cards for Counting & Linked Math Game - Learning Resources for Kindergarten Sensory Bin Math Links Counting Toy • Amazon Business $13.19 1 $13.19
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks Gummies 0.8 oz. 40/Box (PIM84068) • Staples $11.99 1 $11.99
Amazon Basics Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon & Fresh Scent, Sanitizes/Cleans/Disinfects/Deodorizes, 340 Count (4 Packs of 85) • Amazon Business $10.72 1 $10.72
Aizweb CVC Word Builder,Phonics Games Flash Cards for Preschool Kindergarten Classroom,Montessori Special Education Reading Manipulative Spelling Toy for Learning Activity Teacher School Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
hand2mind Ten Frame Sensory Bubble Poppers, Pop Fidget Toys for Kids, Counting Math Manipulatives Kindergarten, Fidgets for Classroom, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Easter Basket Stuffers (Set of 6) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Magnetic Numbers • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 1 $9.99
RITZ Bits Cheese and RITZ Bits Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers Variety Pack, Lunch Snacks, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $9.86 1 $9.86
Squishy Sensory Toys for Kids: Calm Down Sensory Toys for Autistic Children Toddlers Special Needs, Squeeze Stretch Anxiety Relief Autism Toys, Sensory Shapes Learning Toys Classroom Must Haves • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Multi-Surface Spray Cleaner Lavender 16 fl oz. (78194-MP) • Staples $5.65 1 $5.65

Materials cost

$553.00

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.60

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$606.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$107.10

Total project goal

$714.00

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