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Ms. Keegan from Santa Rosa, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Bright Beginnings with Morning Bins for 1st Graders!

Help me give my students engaging morning bins with hands-on materials like Brain Flakes, beads, magnetic blocks, finger puppets, lace letters, and more.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Keegan's classroom raised $443

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

My students are bright, curious, and eager to learn, and many of them are English language learners. As a brand-new 1st grade teacher, I want to create a warm, welcoming, and language-rich environment from the moment they walk in the door.

I’m introducing morning bins; a powerful way to start the school day with purposeful play that activates brains and prepares us for our morning routine.

These hands-on bins will include materials like Brain Flakes, beads, magnetic blocks, finger puppets, and other fun tools that spark creativity and collaboration.

These activities help students develop: fine motor skills, social skills through cooperative play, early math and STEM thinking, and vocabulary and language development in a low-pressure setting. For my English language learners, morning bins are especially valuable. They encourage communication, build confidence, and offer opportunities to learn and practice new words through engaging play.

Thank you for helping me build a classroom where every child feels ready to learn!

Ms. Keegan Roseland Elementary Leadership Academy Grades PreK-2

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.

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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

24 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Construction Set in a Box, 48 Pieces - Wood - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $33.22 1 $33.22
DESTRIC Magnetic Tiles for Kids Ages 4-8, 71 PCS Magnet Building Blocks Marble Run Set Educational Construction Toys Gift for Toddlers Kids Boys 3 4 5 6 7 8 9+ Year Old • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Wesiti 408 Pcs Lacing Letters Alphabet Learning Toys Toddler ABC Alphabet Beads Lacing Fine Motor Skills Toys for Preschool Games Homeschool Supplies Early Spelling(Uppercase Letters) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
READY2LEARN LACING LETTERS SET OF • Teachers' School Supply $25.99 1 $25.99
Ponpong 6 Quart Plastic Storage Boxes with Lids and Handles, Clear Latch Storage Bin, 6 Packs • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Playgo Assorted Animal Finger Puppets - Set of 20 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $22.46 1 $22.46
Sterilite Medium Clip Box, Stackable Small Storage Bin with Latching Lid, Plastic Container to Organize Office, Crafts, Clear Base and Lid, 4-Pack • Amazon Business $20.00 1 $20.00
Craft Pipe Cleaners Proffessional 1000 Pcs 25 Colors, Pipe Cleaners Craft Supplies and Chenille Stems or Pipecleaners, Pipe Cleaners Bulk, for Crafts, Gift Wrapping and Party Decorations. • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Brain Flakes 500 Piece Set, Ages 3+, Interlocking Plastic Disc Toy for Creative Building, Educational STEM Learning, Construction Block Play for Kids, Teens, Adults, Boys, and Girls • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Play Dough Tools Set for Kids Letter Molds,Numeral Molds Various Plastic Animal Molds for Creative Dough Cutting (63 Pieces) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
NiToy Snowflake Interlocking Building Block Educational Toy 300PCS for Kids Ages 3+, Multi-Color Solid Plastic Early Learning Creativity STEM Toy with Carrying Case Safe Material • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Pony Beads 3600 Pcs 6x9mm Multi-Colored Plastic Craft Beads Set, Bulk Rainbow Hair Beads 24 Assorted Colors for DIY Crafting Jewelry Making Kandi Bracelets • Amazon Business $15.89 1 $15.89
Melissa & Doug 100 Piece Wood Blocks Set • Blick Art Materials $15.63 1 $15.63
edxeducation Counting Bears with Matching Bowls - Early Math Manipulatives - 68pc Set - 60 Bear Counters, 6 Bowls & 2 Game Spinners - Home Learning • Amazon Business $14.83 1 $14.83

Materials cost

$297.95

Vendor shipping charges

$16.13

Sales tax

$27.26

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$375.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$66.32

Total project goal

$442.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$442.13

1 Donor

-$442.13

Donations toward project cost

-$375.81

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$66.32

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