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Ms. Lewis from Houston, TX is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Bright Futures: Essential Tools for My Pre-K Jaguars!

Help me give my students literacy and math manipulatives, cleaning supplies, rugs, and dramatic play materials to create a clean, engaging space where they can learn, explore, and grow every day!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Lewis's classroom raised $888

This project is fully funded

My Project

Hello! I’m a Pre-K teacher in a vibrant, but under-resourced, community where most of our students face economic challenges outside of school. Each day, I strive to create a welcoming, engaging, and safe learning environment for my little Jaguars—our youngest learners who are full of energy, curiosity, and potential. However, our resources are very limited.

My students often come to school lacking basic supplies, and our classroom lacks many of the hands-on materials that spark exploration and early learning.

With your help, I can change that. This project will help provide the essential tools that young children need to build foundational skills in literacy, math, social-emotional development, and creativity. Every item will directly support meaningful play, structured learning, and classroom community-building.

By supporting this project, you’re not just giving materials—you’re giving my students the chance to learn, grow, and feel valued every single day.

Thank you for considering helping my little Jaguars!

Ms. Lewis Frost 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.

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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

25 students impacted 10donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Non-Branded Mobile Organizer, 10 Drawers, 13 x 38 x 15-1/4 Inches, Multiple Colors • School Specialty $108.29 1 $108.29
Multicolor 24-Pack Chair Organizer - 17" Chair Bags with Name Tags for Classrooms, Keeps Student Books Organized • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
3M Laminator Kit With Every Size Laminating Pouch • Amazon Business $79.50 1 $79.50
Blocks & Blueprints Learning Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Really Good Stuff Cookie Jar Number Identification and Subitizing Math Game - Pre-K - Kindergarten Activity, Homeschool and Classroom Supplies , Counting Toys • Amazon Business $41.98 1 $41.98
Letter Recognition Instant Learning Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Around Town Play Carpet • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Janmercy 12 Pcs Kids Community Helpers Costumes Preschool Dress Vest Career Cosplay Cloth Toddler Occupation Pretend Role Play for Kids Dramatic Play Toys • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
LIVEBOX ABC Play Room Kids Round Rug for Bedroom, Washable Nursery Rug for Baby, Circle Area Rug for Playroom, Small Toddler Rug Educational Crawling Mat for School Classroom(40",Black) • Amazon Business $25.49 1 $25.49
SYNARRY Wooden Alphabet Puzzles for Kids Ages 3-5, ABC Learning for Toddlers Ages 3+, Sight Words Letter Puzzles Montessori Toys Educational STEM for Preschool Boys Girls Kids Gifts • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
TREND Enterprises, Inc. Trend Enterprises Alphabet 2-Piece Puzzles, Assorted Themes, Set of 26, Red - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler - Durable • School Specialty $19.57 1 $19.57
Rainbow Emotions Fidget Poppers Classroom Set • Amazon Business $18.49 1 $18.49
Disney Stitch Comfort Weighted Plush Stitch, 14-inch Stuffed Animal, Alien, Blue, Kids Toys for Ages 3 Up by Just Play • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Wikki Stix® Alphabet Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $17.99 1 $17.99
Wikki Stix - Wikki Stix Numbers & Counting Cards • Teachers' School Supply $17.95 1 $17.95
GiftAmaz Mindful Maze Boards, Calming Toys for Kids, Finger Path Breathing Boards, Calming Corner Items Kids Social Emotional Learning, Mindfulness Sensory Cardboard Birthday Toys Box for Kid 3+ • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Alphabet Puzzle Cards • Quill.com $13.04 1 $13.04
Funcorn Toys Pull Back Car, 12 Pack Assorted Mini Plastic Vehicle Set, Pull Back Truck and Car Toys for Boys Kids Toddler Party Favors,Die Cast Car Toy Play Set • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Aurora® Whimsical Dr. Seuss™ Cat in The Hat Stuffed Animal - Magical Storytelling - Officially Licensed - Black 8 Inches • Amazon Business $9.70 1 $9.70
Amazon Basics Wipes, Lemon & Fresh Scent, Sanitizes, Cleans & Deodorizes, 255 Count (3 Packs of 85) • Amazon Business $9.17 1 $9.17
Wizia Carpet Markers with Numbers 1-36 for Classroom Supplies Teachers and Kids, 36 Pack 4" Floor Dots Rug Circles Marker Spot for Elementary Preschool Kindergarten • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$691.05

Vendor shipping charges

$23.16

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$754.58

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$133.16

Total project goal

$887.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$887.74

8 Donors

-$294.56

Donations toward project cost

-$253.83

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.73

match offer

-$589.12

Match offer toward project cost

-$500.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$88.37

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.06

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$0.00

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