My kindergarten classroom has curious, fun, energetic students. Students will be returning from a virtual world of learning and entering school for the first time since March 2019, when they were preschoolers. These amazing kiddos are excited and anxious about rejoining in-person learning, although their idea of school may be much different than the reality they are walking into. I would like to be able to support them through this project.
In my classroom, I strive to create a positive learning environment that celebrates differences and makes all of my students feel comfortable and excited to learn!
The students in my classroom represent many different cultures, languages, and ethnic groups and we work every day to support each individual student in their journey. They need materials and toys that are representative of their ethnicity and culture.
My Project
With the evolving world around us, I feel it is important to expand my classroom selection of books, toys, and art supplies. All students deserve to see books and toys that represent who they are as people. The toys and books I have chosen include diverse cultures, backgrounds, families, and disabilities. Through the integration of multi-racial toys, books, and art projects, I seek to promote racial equity, inclusivity, and anti-racial practices in our young learners.
I want to enhance the message of diversity, inclusion, and antiracism in our classroom through the use of books, toys, and art.
In Celebrating Diversity 1-3, I have received books and toys that represented diverse populations and cultures and I would like to expand on those materials with this project.
These books, toys, and art supplies will serve as windows and mirrors for my students: through windows, students see diverse perspectives and cultures and in mirrors, students see their own experiences and culture reflected. Both are vital to producing educated, empathetic, and responsible citizens.
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
Crayola Multi-Ethnic Washable Tempera Paints, 8 Ounces, Assorted Skin Tone Colors, Set of 8
• Amazon Business
$23.30
1
$23.30
Crocodile Creek - Children of The World - 36 Piece Jigsaw Floor Puzzle with Heavy-Duty Box for Storage, Large 20" x 27" Completed Size, Designed for Kids Ages 3 Years and up, Multicolor
• Amazon Business
$20.00
1
$20.00
When We Are Kind / Nihá’ádaahwiinít’íigo (English and Navaho Edition)
• Amazon Business
$19.95
1
$19.95
The Shoulds and Should Nots Card Game to Help Kids Develop Social & Communication Skills; Autism; ADHD; Helps Kids Make Positive Choices
• Amazon Business
$17.95
1
$17.95
eeBoo I Never Forget a Face Memory Matching Game for Kids
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
What Should Danny Do? (The Power to Choose Series)
• Amazon Business
$14.88
1
$14.88
Strictly No Elephants
• Amazon Business
$13.99
1
$13.99
Little E: The Big Misunderstanding
• Amazon Business
$13.95
1
$13.95
I Promise
• Amazon Business
$12.98
1
$12.98
Dragon’s Mask: A Cute Children’s Story to Teach Kids the Importance of Wearing Masks to Help Prevent the Spread of Germs and Viruses. (My Dragon Books)
• Amazon Business
$12.95
1
$12.95
Teach Your Dragon Empathy: Help Your Dragon Understand Empathy. A Cute Children Story To Teach Kids Empathy, Compassion and Kindness. (My Dragon Books)
• Amazon Business
$12.95
1
$12.95
Listening with My Heart: A story of kindness and self-compassion
• Amazon Business
Crayola Colors of The World Markers 24 Count, Washable Skin Tone Markers, 24
• Amazon Business
$5.97
2
$11.94
Roylco Eyeball Stickers, Large
• Amazon Business
$10.27
1
$10.27
ABC I Love Me
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Crayola Colored Pencils 24 Count, Colors of The World, Skin Tone Colored Pencils, 24, Multi
• Amazon Business
$4.99
2
$9.98
It's OK to be Different: A Children's Picture Book About Diversity and Kindness
• Amazon Business
$9.97
1
$9.97
50 Pieces Face Multicultural Creative Cut-Outs Face Shape Paper Cutouts for Children to Design and Decorate, Craft Group Projects, Unity in Diversity Kids' Craft Projects for School/Home, 5.5 Inch
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
One Love: (Multicultural Childrens Book, Mixed Race Childrens Book, Bob Marley Book for Kids, Music Books for Kids)
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
5.5” Person Multicultural Creative Cut-Outs, 31 Cut-Outs in a Pack for Around The World, Unity in Diversity Kids’ Craft Projects for School/Classroom
• Amazon Business
$7.48
1
$7.48
My Heart Fills With Happiness / sâkaskinêw nitêh miywêyihtamowin ohci (Cree and English Edition)
• Amazon Business
$6.95
1
$6.95
Little Miss Colorful
• Amazon Business
$6.15
1
$6.15
Materials cost
$293.71
Vendor shipping charges
$4.52
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.41
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$332.64
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$58.70
Total project goal
$391.34
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$391.34
3 Donors
-$191.07
Donations toward project cost
-$166.32
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$24.75
match offer
-$195.67
Match offer toward project cost
-$166.32
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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