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Mrs. McCafferty from Gages Lake IL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creation Station

Help me give my students materials for purposeful play and learning in a low income school

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My Project

Our kindergarten classrooms, located in a low-income area, are in need of some essential supplies to facilitate interactive and engaging learning experiences for our young learners, particularly colorful dry erase markers.

Dry erase markers are indispensable tools in our daily activities, enabling us to write, draw, and engage in interactive lessons on our whiteboards.

Colorful dry erase markers add an extra dimension to our classroom activities, sparking creativity and imagination in our students. They allow for vibrant illustrations, colorful diagrams, and engaging presentations that capture the attention and curiosity of our kindergarteners.

Your generous donations will directly impact the quality of education our students receive. By ensuring we have an adequate supply of colorful markers, you're contributing to a more dynamic and stimulating classroom environment for our kindergarteners, many of whom come from families facing financial challenges.

Moreover, your support reinforces the sense of community and collaboration that is so vital in our school. Every marker counts and will be put to good use in enriching the educational journey of our young learners.

Thank you in advance for your generosity and ongoing support. Together, we can create a vibrant and nurturing learning environment where every child has the tools they need to succeed.

Mrs. McCafferty
Never Before Funded Grades PreK-2
  • Woodland Primary School
  • Gages Lake, IL
    • More than a third of students from low‑income households

    This project will reach 36 students.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Maped? Marker 'Peps Dry Erase Markers School Pack, Bullet Tip, Assorted Colors, Pack of 168 (MAP741804) • Quill.com $106.19 1 $106.19
Rocutus Pencil Box,6 Pack Large Capacity Pencil Box Stackable Plastic Pencil Box Cases Office Supplies Storage Organizer Box Brush Painting Pencils Storage Container Clear Stationery Case • Amazon Business $18.98 2 $37.96

Materials cost

$144.15

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$176.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$31.11

Total project goal

$207.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $207.42

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 $207.42

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