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Dr. Natasha Williams from Washington DC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Christmas in January

Help me give my students and their children Christmas in January. Most of my students were not able to give their children a good Christmas for several different reasons.

  • $1,757 goal

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Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

My students come from very diverse backgrounds and that provides us with great opportunities to learn from one another. We have a predominately African American student population but in more recent years have encountered a rapidly increasing Hispanic and English as a Second Language or English Language Learners (ESL/ELL). Our students have very diverse life experiences that in some ways have set them off course from graduating in the "normal" expected four-year timeline. Nonetheless, our students show resilience in returning to and continuing school on their journey to obtain their high school diploma.

My Project

A number of my students have very young children and were not able to give their child(ren) the Christmas they really wanted. I would like to support my students and their families in having the Christmas they want and deserve, even if it is in January (or months to come). I want to provide them with fun but also educational toys and supplies that they can use to support their child's physical, emotional, and educational development. Some students have just recently had children and are in need of baby furniture, while others have toddlers who are curious and ready to explore through toys, games, and pretend play. Given their struggles of being teenage parents, who are still trying to finish school and also work jobs, they are always appreciative of any support. My hope is to be able to teach students how to use their items effectively in order to have fun with their children while also being able to provide teachable/educational moments that foster a love of learning in their children.

Dr. Natasha Williams
Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
KidKraft Uptown Espresso Kitchen • Amazon Business $134.82 1 $134.82
Eezy Peezy Active Play 3 in 1 Jungle Gym PlaySet – Includes Slide, Ball Pit, & Toss Target with 50 Colorful Balls • Amazon Business $129.98 1 $129.98
Delta Children Eclipse Changing Table with Changing Pad, Black • Amazon Business $106.99 1 $106.99
Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Step 'n Play Piano • Amazon Business $104.74 1 $104.74
Graco DuoDiner LX High Chair, Converts to Dining Booster Seat, Metropolis • Amazon Business $81.99 1 $81.99
3-in-1 Around We Go Activity Center • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
Step2 Rain Showers Splash Pond Water Table | Kids Water Play Table with 13-Pc Accessory Set • Amazon Business $54.99 1 $54.99
Step2 Flip and Doodle Desk with Stool Easel • Amazon Business $53.99 1 $53.99
Radio Flyer Red Rider Trike (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $47.69 1 $47.69
AmScope 120X-1200X 52-pcs Kids Beginner Microscope STEM Kit with Metal Body Microscope, Plastic Slides, LED Light and Carrying Box (M30-ABS-KT2-W) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Hey! Play! Wooden Tabletop Puppet Theater with Curtains, Blackboard, and Clock- Inspires Imagination and Creativity for Kids, Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $38.49 1 $38.49
BEST LEARNING i-Poster My Body - Interactive Educational Human Anatomy Talking Game Toy System to Learn Body Parts, Organs, Muscles and Bones for Kids Aged 5 to 12 Years Old • Amazon Business $36.98 1 $36.98
Boxiki kids Musical Instrument Set 18 PCS | Rhythm & Music Education Toys for Kids | Clave Sticks, Shakers, Tambourine, Wrist Bells & Maracas for Kids | Natural Toys with Carrying Case • Amazon Business $36.95 1 $36.95
UTEX 3 in 1 Pop Up Play Tent with Tunnel, Ball Pit for Kids, Boys, Girls, Babies and Toddlers, Indoor/Outdoor Playhouse • Amazon Business $33.89 1 $33.89
Melissa & Doug 96022 Doctor Role Play Costume Dress-Up Set (7 pcs) Frustration-Free Packaging, Toddler, Multicolor • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Melissa & Doug Waitress Role Play, 3-6 Years • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Kidoozie Sand ‘n Splash Activity Table with Storage Compartment and Lid • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Kids Musical Instruments, ShinePick Musical Instruments Toys Set for Toddler, 20Pcs Wooden Percussion Instruments Tambourine Maracas Harmonica for Boys & Girls with Carry Bag • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
JOYIN Toy Animal Friends Deluxe Hand Puppets 6 Pack for Imaginative Play, Stocking, Birthday Party Favor Supplies, Girls, Boys, Kids and Toddler • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Play22 Kids Cleaning Set 12 Piece - Toy Cleaning Set Includes Broom, Mop, Brush, Dust Pan, Duster, Sponge, Clothes, Spray, Bucket, Caution Sign, - Toy Kitchen Toddler Cleaning Set - Original • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Pacific Play Tents Kids Peek-A-Boo I See You 6 Foot Crawl Tunnel - Multicolor & Mesh • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Wooden Peg Puzzles for Toddlers – (Pack of 3 with Stackable Learning Clock) Educational Preschool Puzzles for Toddlers 1 2 3 Year Old Kids Boys Girls Babies 12 18 36 Months Children Math Learning Set • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Stacking Peg Board Toy Set | Jumbo Pack | Montessori Occupational Therapy Fine Motor Skills for Toddlers and Preschooler, 60 Pegs & Board | 3 Free Bonuses, 6 Stacking Cups, Colorful Board, Carry Bag • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Hohner Kids Muscial Toys MS9000 Baby Band, Colors of Product May Vary • Amazon Business $19.44 1 $19.44
Bu-buildup Squeeze Baby Blocks, Soft Building Blocks for Toddlers, Bath Toys, Teething Chewing Toys, Educational Baby Toys with Animals, Shapes, Textures, Numbers, 12 PCS for Baby 6 Month & Up • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Prextex Child’s Halloween Doctor Dress up Surgeon Costume Set and Accessories Blue • Amazon Business $18.49 1 $18.49
Kidsthrill Rainbow Stacking & Nesting Cups Baby Building Set |10 Pieces | Embossed Animal Characters |Indoor, Outdoor, Bathtub, and Beach Fun Toy Multi Colored • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
SmartLab Toys Squishy Human Body, Multicolor, Standard • Amazon Business $15.36 1 $15.36
Scientific Explorer Wacky Weird Weather Kit • Amazon Business $14.00 1 $14.00
Kids Children Artist Fabric Aprons Art Painting Activity or Cooking with Mark Pen(26 Pack Pockets) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
GIFTEXPRESS Green Nurse Doctor Role Play Costume Dress-Up Pretend Play Outfit Play Set (7 pcs) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Cardinal Industries 6053347 Pinkfong Baby Shark Chunky Wooden Sound Puzzle - Plays The Baby Shark Song, Multicolor • Amazon Business $11.49 1 $11.49
Liberty Imports Little Backyard Explorer Outdoor Toy Insect Adventure Set - Bug Catcher Viewing Collection Kit (7 Pieces) • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles Set for Kids Age 2-5 Year Old Animals Preschool Puzzles for Toddler Children Learning Educational Puzzles Toys for Boys and Girls (4 Puzzles) • Amazon Business $9.88 1 $9.88
Battat - Sort & Stack - Educational Stacking Cups with Numbers & Shapes for Toddlers • Amazon Business $7.39 1 $7.39
Fisher-Price Rattle 'n Rock Maracas, Pink/Purple [Amazon Exclusive] • Amazon Business $6.68 1 $6.68
KUUQA Childrens Kids Toddler Waterproof Play Apron Art Smock with 3 Roomy Pockets - Painting, Baking, Feeding Smock (Paints and Brushes not Included) • Amazon Business $5.98 1 $5.98

Materials cost

$1,361.01

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$81.66

3rd party payment processing fee

$20.42

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,493.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$263.49

Total project goal

$1,756.58

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,756.58

15 Donors

-$1,666.58

Donations toward project cost

-$1,454.84

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$211.74

match offer

-$45.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$38.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$45.00

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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