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Ms. Obera from Columbia, SC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building a Bright Start for Little Learners

Help me give my students a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment where every child is inspired to grow.

  • $668 goal

This project expired on November 8, 2025.

This project expired on November 8, 2025.

My Project

This year, I’m excited to welcome a classroom full of curious, energetic preschoolers who are eager to explore the world around them! As their teacher, I want to create a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment where every child feels inspired to learn and grow.

Our classroom needs a few essential materials to make this happen—items like bean bag chairs for a cozy reading corner, sensory toys to support emotional regulation and fine motor skills, and hands-on learning centers that encourage exploration and creativity.

These resources will help my students develop early literacy, math, and problem-solving skills while also supporting their social-emotional growth.

With your generous support, we can transform our space into a vibrant and joyful place where every child can thrive. Together, we can give these young learners the tools they need to build a strong foundation for their future success.

Ms. Obera Jackson Creek 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.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Columbia, SC View local requests

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

Never Before Funded 15 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Abilitations Dressing Skills Pad, 10 x 8 Inches • School Specialty $74.99 1 $74.99
Crayola Anti-Roll Triangular Crayons Classpack, Assorted Colors, Set of 256, Red • School Specialty $47.77 1 $47.77
hand2mind See My Feelings Mirror, Play Therapy Toys, Mindfulness for Kids, Emotional Regulation for Kids, Social Emotional Learning Activities, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Calming Corner (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $47.49 1 $47.49
Scotch Brand Scotch TL906 Thermal Laminator, Never Jam Technology Automatically Prevents Misfed Items, 2 Roller System , 9 inch (Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
Homguava 2.5FT Bean Bag Chair: 2.5' Bean Bags with Memory Foam Filled,Comfy Beanbag Chairs Round Bean Bag Sofa with Dutch Velvet Cover-Blue • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, Letter Size, 3 Mil, 200/Pack (TP3854-200) • Quill.com $31.27 1 $31.27
Montessori Preschool Busy Book for Toddlers Ages 3 and Up - Preassembled Preschool Learning Activities Homeschool Montessori Toys - Gifts for 3 Year Old Boys - 4 Year Old Girl Birthday - Summer Toys • Amazon Business $25.52 1 $25.52
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
Tinkletots Montessori Preschool Busy Book for Toddlers, Montessori Toys for Toddlers, Autism Sensory Educational Toys, Preschool Learning, Kindergarten Learning Activities, Special Needs Toys • Amazon Business $24.98 1 $24.98
Ticonderoga My First Short Triangular Wood-Cased Pencils With Erasers, No 2 HB Soft, Yellow, Pack of 12 • School Specialty $11.99 2 $23.98
CozyBomB™ Double Sided Magnetic Letter Board - 2 in 1 Alphabet Magnets Tracing Board for Toddlers ABC Letters Uppercase & Lowercase Practicing Gifts for Boys Girls Birthdays Christmas Holidays • Amazon Business $21.98 1 $21.98
Play-Doh Modeling Dough, Assorted Colors, 3 Ounces, Set of 20 • School Specialty $21.97 1 $21.97
Sensory Playtivity Squishy Sensory Discs, Set of 3 • School Specialty $18.37 1 $18.37
Tactile Numbers 1-30 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
Fun Express Colorful Sensory Alphabet Letters - 26 Textured Cards for Kids - Educational Montessori Toys, Tracing & Letter Recognition for Classroom & Home • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$477.27

Vendor shipping charges

 $19.56

Sales tax

 $33.65

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$567.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$100.17

Total project goal

$667.81

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