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Ms. Dextradeur from New Haven, CT is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Classroom Essentials: Building a Strong Foundation for Learning

Help me give my students the essentials to fostering a positive learning environment!

  • $925 goal

This project expired on July 23, 2025.

This project expired on July 23, 2025.

My Project

In this project, we are seeking donations for essential classroom supplies that will not only support organization but also make learning more engaging and enjoyable for our students. With your help, we hope to provide high-quality headphones for focused learning during digital activities, ensuring that each student can engage in lessons without distractions. Additionally, we’re requesting storage bags to keep our classroom materials neat and accessible, helping students take ownership of their learning space and stay organized.

To encourage collaborative learning and critical thinking, we also aim to add educational games and puzzles to our classroom.

These tools will help students build problem-solving skills, improve teamwork, and boost their cognitive development in a fun, interactive way. Your generous contribution will directly impact the students' ability to stay organized, focused, and motivated, making a lasting difference in their educational journey. Thank you for helping us create a more dynamic and effective learning environment!

Ms. Dextradeur Davis Street Arts & Academics Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

50 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Eduvy Bulk Headphones for Classroom with Microphone, Heavy-Duty School Pack Wired Headphones for Students. Teacher Must Haves Supplies from Elementary to College (24 Pack Black) • Amazon Business $142.99 1 $142.99
Lakeshore Math Bingo Library - Gr. 3-5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $82.99 1 $82.99
Simetufy Canvas Boards for Painting 80 Pack,8 x 10 Inch Painting Canvas Panels, Blank Canvas for Painting 100% Cotton for Acrylics Oil Paints • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Bright Creations 16 Transparent 4x6 Photo Storage Boxes and Organizer with Handle for Pictures, Art Supplies (Rainbow Colors) • Amazon Business $40.49 1 $40.49
SCRIBBLEDO 10 Pack Dry Erase Division White Boards 9 x 12 Inch Whiteboards Double Sided Math Manipulatives Long Division Lapboards for Kids Students Classroom and Home 10 Whiteboard Erasers Included • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Schylling NeeDoh Original - Sensory Fidget Toy - Assorted Colors - Ages 3 to Adult , 1 Count ( Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $3.44 10 $34.40
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener for Colored Pencils, Fully Automatic Robot Pencil Sharpener, Auto in & Out, Rechargeable Hands-Free Pencil Sharpener for 7-11.5mm Jumbo Pencils, Home, Classroom • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
KICK BANDS Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet - Fidget Chair Bands for Kids 12-Pack - Kickbands ADHD Band for Classroom Chairs & Desks - Solace Sensory Kickband (TEAL) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches,200 Pack Laminating Sheets,3 Mil,8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Education Supplies & Craft Supplies, For Use With Thermal Laminators, Letter Size Sheets • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toys for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Toys Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toys 40PCS • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
NAWOD 35 Premium Acrylic Paint Marker Pens, Double Pack of Both Extra Fine and Medium Tip, for Rock Painting, Mug, Ceramic, Glass, Wood, Fabric, Canvas, Metal, Pumpkin, DIY Crafts Making Art Supplies • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Sooez 24pcs Super Large Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags, B4 Pencil Pouch Bulk with Label Pocket, Waterproof Organizers for Board Game Storage, File Bags for School, Travel & Office, 15.62x11.2”, 12 Colors • Amazon Business $18.98 1 $18.98
30 Pack Travel Toothbrush Case,Plastic Portable Toothbrush Holder,Dust-Proof Toothbrush Travel Case,Toothbrush Containers Breathable Toothbrush Storage for Travel Business Camping School Home,7 Colors • Amazon Business $18.69 1 $18.69
Lakeshore Busy Bugs Floor Puzzle • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
Lakeshore Our Solar System Floor Puzzle • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
eeBoo Love of Sharks 100 Piece Puzzle with Poster for Kids, 27" x 18" Once Completed, 5 Years and Up. • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Home-X Clear File Holder Organizers for Magazines or Documents (Set of 5) • Amazon Business $16.73 1 $16.73
Crayola Oval Pan Watercolors, Assorted Colors, 16-Count (53-0160) • Quill.com $15.35 1 $15.35
Pressman Toys - Mancala Ages 6 To Adult 2-4 Players • Teachers' School Supply $15.09 1 $15.09
lifetop 120PCS Painting Rocks, DIY Rocks Flat & Smooth Kindness Rocks for Arts, Crafts, Decoration, Medium/Small/Tiny Rocks for Painting,Hand Picked for Painting Rocks… • Amazon Business $14.68 1 $14.68
University Games, Dog Man Adventures Lenticular 100 Piece Puzzle • Amazon Business $14.24 1 $14.24
The Learning Journey: Jumbo Floor Puzzles Out in Space - Extra Large 50 Pieces Jigsaw Puzzle for Kids - Educational Intellectual Development - Preschool Toys & Activities for Children Ages 3-6 Years • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
Mudpuppy Mighty Dinosaurs - Jumbo 25 Piece Jigsaw Floor Puzzle Featuring T-Rex, Triceratops, and More! • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89
Maverick Playing Cards, Standard Index, Red and Blue, 12 Pack • Amazon Business $11.48 1 $11.48
Pressman Toy Double Nine Dominoes, Wood, Black • School Specialty $9.74 1 $9.74

Materials cost

$736.13

Vendor shipping charges

 $8.48

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$785.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$138.64

Total project goal

$924.29

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