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Ms. Kathryn Garcia from Lorton, VA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Kathryn Garcia's classroom raised $533

Conversation Connection: Fueling Literacy at Home

Help me give my students and families an opportunity to connect through play and strengthen communication through games and books and conversations.

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Ms. Kathryn Garcia Gunston Elementary School
Lorton, VA Grades PreK-2

My Project

We love our Gunston students because they are incredibly bright, resilient, and ready to learn when they feel connected and valued at home. That's why this project, The Conversation Connection, is so important! Your donation will directly fund our take-home Conversation Kits, which empower our families with tangible tools and games to spark meaningful dialogue.

These ready-to-use resources along with crafts we'll use to create family driven cards will strengthen family bonds while fueling literacy.

This will help students practice language, expand vocabulary, and develop the critical thinking skills they need to thrive in the classroom. Help us give our amazing students the support they deserve by contributing to their kits today!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than a third of students from low‑income households

200 students impacted 8 donors
Ms. Kathryn Garcia Gunston Elementary School Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Lorton, VA View local requests

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

200 students impacted 8donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
SoulLife 12 Pack Fidget Toys,Push Pop Fidget Sensory Toys Set,Stress Relief Gifts for Kids & Adults,Pop Bulk & Party Favors Toddler Toys for Easter Gifts,Party Supplies,Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $21.99 5 $109.95
Hapinest 1000 Blank Flash Cards Colored Index Cards 3x5 w/20 Binder Rings, Unruled Unlined Index Cards with Ring, Hole Punched Notecards Flashcards, Color Note Cards for Studying Home Office Supplies • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Open The Joy Let’s Chat 3-in-1 Conversation Starters Cards for Kids - Grab and Go Travel Card Games for Car, Airplanes - Talk, Think, Joke Cards - Ages 4+ • Amazon Business $12.30 2 $24.60
Blackout (Caldecott Honor Book) • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
Teacher Created Resources STEM Basics: Multicolor Jumbo Craft Sticks, 200 Pieces • Amazon Business $5.53 4 $22.12
Our Table • Amazon Business $10.72 2 $21.44
TABLETOPICS Family Infomania: Questions to Start Great Conversations • Amazon Business $21.00 1 $21.00
Around the Table Games Portable, Meaningful Conversation Starters and Car Travel Game - Family Talk • Amazon Business $19.50 1 $19.50
The Word Collector • Amazon Business $9.49 2 $18.98
Family Conversation Starters | Dinner Card Games | Road Trip Fun for Teens & Adults • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95
gofindit Scavenger Hunt Card Game, Outdoor Activities for Kids Toddler & Family, Beach Camping Travel Car Games for Road Trips, Kids Scavenger Hunt Game Age 3 4 5 6 Years Old & Up • Amazon Business $12.25 1 $12.25
gofindit Scavenger Hunt Card Game, Outdoor Activities for Kids Toddler & Family, Beach Camping Travel Car Games for Road Trips, Kids Scavenger Hunt Game Age 3 4 5 6 Years Old & Up • Amazon Business $12.25 1 $12.25
Pandaspa 200 Pieces Jumbo Craft Sticks, Premium Natural Wood for Building, Mixing, and Creating Craft Projects, Size 6 x 3/4 • Amazon Business $11.50 1 $11.50
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, for Use with Thermal Laminators, 8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Letter Size Sheets, 100-Pack • Amazon Business $11.37 1 $11.37
40 Rolls Washi Tape Set - 15 mm Wide Colored Masking Tape for Kids, Decorative Adhesive Tape for DIY Crafts, Gift Wrapping, Scrapbooking Supplies, Bullet Journals, Planners, Party Decorations • Amazon Business $10.31 1 $10.31
TableTopics Kids to Go Conversation Cards for Families with Young Children, 40 Questions for Fun & Connection at Dinnertime, Game Night, Car Trips, & Classrooms • Amazon Business $9.00 1 $9.00
JEFURE 50 Pcs Black Magnetic Dry Erase Markers with Eraser Cap, White Board Mini Dry erase Markers Bulk, Fine Point Tip Student White Board Markers for Teachers Office School Supplies • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98
24 Sheets 1700+ Planner Holiday Seasonal Stickers Cute Planner Daily Sticker Pack Calendar Scrapbooking Supplies for Decorating Planning Scrapbooking, 12 Style • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Rerdeim 110 Pieces Dice Set, Colored Game Bulk Dices, Colorful Dices, 6 Sided Dice for Classroom Teaching, Board Game, Playing, Rolling, Small Six Sided 11 Color Red, Yellow, Blue, Green and More • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
Would You Rather? Made You Think! Edition: Answer Hilarious Questions and Win the Game of Wits • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99

Materials cost

$416.12

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.24

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$452.36

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.83

Total project goal

$532.19

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $532.19

7 Donors

-$361.17

Donations toward project cost

-$309.49

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.68

match offer

-$168.09

Match offer toward project cost

-$142.88

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.21

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.94

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