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Ms. Walker from Chicago, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Busy Books…Bright Futures

Help me give my students busy books that will inspire creativity, learning, and engagement. These interactive learning tools are beneficial for young minds, especially when it comes to developing fine motor skills, problem-solving abilities and fostering a love of learning.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Walker's classroom raised $282

This project is fully funded

My Project

What I love most about my students is their curiosity and their ability to approach challenges with creativity and perseverance. Every student brings something unique to the table, and I am constantly inspired by their perspectives, questions, and enthusiasm for learning. The excitement they bring to the classroom makes teaching a rewarding experience.

Busy books are a fantastic tool to help students learn in a fun and engaging way.

They allow for hands-on, interactive experiences that encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. These books are more than just a way to keep students entertained; they provide valuable opportunities for learning through activities such as puzzles, matching games, and tactile learning experiences. This approach caters to different learning styles, helping students grasp concepts in a way that feels natural to them. Whether they’re building motor skills, practicing math, or exploring new vocabulary, busy books offer a dynamic way to reinforce learning while keeping students engaged and excited about their education.

Through busy books, students can reinforce their knowledge and make learning feel like an adventure, helping them retain information better while fostering a love for discovery.

Ms. Walker Cuffe Math Science Technical Academy 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.

Chicago, IL 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dinhon Busy Book Preschool Learning Activities Latest 30 Themed - Workbooks Activity Binders Travel Toys for Toddlers, Autism Learning Materials and Tracing Coloring Books Montessori Toys for Age 3 + • Amazon Business $15.87 13 $206.31

Materials cost

$206.31

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$239.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$42.25

Total project goal

$281.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$281.65

2 Donors

-$140.53

Donations toward project cost

-$128.45

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.08

Matching donations from our partners

-$130.53

Match offers toward project cost

-$110.95

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.58

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$10.59

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$0.00

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