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Mrs. Leslie from Southaven, MS is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Independence in a New Year

Help me give my students a new start for the new year! I hope to help them build independence for the future.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Leslie's classroom raised $652

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My Project

My classroom is very hands-on for all learning. We work hard to prepare our students for future so that they can be as independent as possible. I hope to build skills in using money, learning to use keys, as well as having lamination to create resources. My students learn best when they have real items in their hands rather than a sheet of paper to work a problem on. I hope to be able to teach my students to use money to be able to pay for simple purchases.

Mrs. Leslie DeSoto Central Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than a third 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

20 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Fill It Up! Fine Motor Jars • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Sax Mesh Tool Case Pouches, 10 x 13 Inches, Clear with Blue Trim, Pack of 10 • School Specialty $46.87 1 $46.87
KTRIO Laminating Sheets, Hold 8.5 x 11 inch Sheets 500 Pack, 3 Mil Clear Thermal Laminate Pouches 9 x 11.5 inch Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Round Corner Letter Size, School & Office • Amazon Business $46.05 1 $46.05
Solobo Toys: EMOTIONS COIN DROP (calming corner resources; social emotional learning toy; sensory play) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $40.00 1 $40.00
48 PCS Large Double-Sided Magnetic Money - Play Money for Kids for Learning, Pretend Money for Classroom, Toy Money, Play Coins for Kids, Money Games, Practice, Money Manipulatives, Class Money Set • Amazon Business $33.97 1 $33.97
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 $30.09 1 $30.09
Childcraft Manipulative Number Locks, Set of 20 • School Specialty $26.99 1 $26.99
Kasfalci 60 PCS Magnetic Money for Kids for Learning, Math Manipulatives, Learning & Education Toys for Classroom, Pretend Play, Math Games for Toddler, Teacher and Homeschool Supplies • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Wensdo Kids Headphones for School Classroom Bulk 6 Pack Multi Colored Students Wired Headsets, Comfy Swivel Earphones, Library Airplane Online Learning & Travel, Noise Stereo Sound • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Atoylink Wooden Counting Peg Board Kindergarten Math Manipulatives Number Counting Toys for Toddlers Learning Materials Montessori Educational Toys for 2 3 4 Year Old Boys Girls Gifts • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
130 PCS Jumbo Magnetic Ten Frame Set, Ten Frames Class Set, Math Manipulatives for Kindergarten, PreK, Preschool, Math Counters, Games for Kids, Magnetic Counters, Teacher and Homeschool Supplies • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. 60/Pack (E501) • Staples $19.70 1 $19.70
KUTOI Snap n Twist Building Toys -Wocky Blocks- 80 Pieces STEM Snap Cubes - Manipulatives for Elementary School & Preschool - Tactile Sensory Toys for Boys & Girls,Stem Toys for 3 Year Old. • Amazon Business $19.49 1 $19.49
hand2mind MathLink Cubes Numberblocks 1-10 Activity Set, 30 Preschool Learning Activities, Counting Blocks, Linking Cubes, Educational Toys for Kids, Number Games, Math Manipulatives Kindergarten • Amazon Business $18.82 1 $18.82
Didax Unifix Cubes Math Manipulatives - 100 Pieces • Kaplan Early Learning Company $17.06 1 $17.06
RAINBOW TOYFROG Interlocking Gears Toys for Kids - 100 Piece Kit with Tote - Colorful Manipulatives for Preschool Sensory Bin Or Occupational Therapy Tools - STEM Building Toys for Girls & Boys • Amazon Business $15.59 1 $15.59
Lakeshore Magnetic Coins • Lakeshore Learning Materials $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$473.57

Vendor shipping charges

 $10.34

Sales tax

 $33.15

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$554.16

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$97.79

Total project goal

$651.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $651.95

1 Donor

-$651.95

Donations toward project cost

-$554.16

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$97.79

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