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

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Building Buildings, Telling Stories

Help me give my students building materials to give life to their stories.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Reena's classroom raised $328

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

In our Pre-K classroom, we believe that play is the gateway to creativity, learning, and growth. We are seeking your support to enhance our classroom with building blocks and small animal figurines. These materials will provide our young learners with the opportunity to build, explore, and create their own stories.

These building blocks blocks are perfect for tiny hands to build, stack, and imagine.

As children construct their creations, they develop essential fine motor skills and spatial awareness. Pairing these with small animal figurines will inspire them to create dynamic, imaginative worlds.

Small animal figurines will encourage our Pre-K students to weave their own stories. Whether they're creating a bustling zoo, a magical forest, or a charming farm, these figurines will help them bring their narratives to life.

Playing with Duplos and figurines together will promote collaboration and communication. Children will learn to share ideas, work together on building projects, and negotiate roles in their storytelling adventures.

Ms. Reena Lazear Charter 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.

Oakland, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters of 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

22 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cutedeer 258 Piece Classic Big Building Blocks Set for Kids Toddlers Compatible with All Major Brands, Large Building Bricks STEM Toys with Gift Box for All Ages Boys Girls • Amazon Business $33.13 5 $165.65
Calico Critters, Tuxedo Cat Family, Dolls, Dollhouse Figures, Collectible Toys, Multi, 3 inches • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Calico Critters Chocolate Rabbit Family - Set of 4 Collectible Doll Figures for Children Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Lekebaby Classic Baseplates Building Base Plates for Building Bricks 100% Compatible with Major Brands-Baseplates 10" x 10",Age 3 and up, Pack of 6 • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99

Materials cost

$224.62

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$20.55

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$278.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$49.15

Total project goal

$327.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$327.69

3 Donors

-$327.69

Donations toward project cost

-$278.54

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.15

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$0.00

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