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Mrs. DeMarzio from Springfield, MA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creative Centers: Learning Through Play!

My students need fun educational items to get the most out of their time spent in learning centers.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. DeMarzio's classroom raised $604

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

I teach preschool in a low-income inner city. My students range from ages 3 years to 5 years old. They come to school every day eager to explore and learn. My classroom is considered an inclusion room, so I have half students with special needs and the other half are peers.

Although my students are little, the have enormous personalities and even a bigger urge to learn.

I love my job because I am able to help these little people get a jump start on learning about the world, their friends, and themselves.

My Project

My students are just beginning their educational journey. I would like my preschoolers to get the most out of their time in the classroom by keeping them engaged with exciting and interesting learning centers. The curriculum used in our classroom focuses heavily on language arts, math, and science.

Your donations will offer my students limitless opportunities to promote growth and offer academic success, all while having fun!

Items like the tabletop puppet theater and the magnetic building blocks will give the children the opportunity to use their imagination and be creative. Items such as the Semicore LCD writing tablet, the pencil grips, and the playdough will help them strengthen those fine motor skills, and eventually assist them in writing. Activities such as the Learning Resources ABC cookies and the eeBoo rhyming words puzzle will be great tools to keep them interested and engaged in small groups. Activities centered around letter sounds, numbers, writing, phonics, and pretend play will encourage my students to dive in, try new things, and be excited to learn. Your kindness and generosity and greatly appreciated!

Mrs. DeMarzio Margaret C. Ells School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hey!Play! 80-HCH212 Wooden Tabletop Puppet Theater • Amazon Business $42.08 1 $42.08
Kids First Science Laboratory Kit • Amazon Business $36.93 1 $36.93
Magnetic Building Blocks Magnet Tiles Toys Set - STEM Toy Kit for Kids by Whizbuilders - Creative Educational Construction Stacking Magna Shapes - 60 Pieces • Amazon Business $29.82 1 $29.82
Quercetti Kaleido Gears - 55 Piece Building Set with 3 Different Sized Gears • Amazon Business $27.50 1 $27.50
Simicore 8.5 inch LCD Writing Tablet - Gift for Kids Doodle Board Learning Toy Magnetic Drawing Board Doodle Pad with Erase Button and Lock (Pink) • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 36-Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Assorted Colors, 3-Ounce Cans, Ages 2 and up, (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
LEGO DUPLO Creative Play 6059074 Educational Toy • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Very First Magnet Kit • Amazon Business $21.24 1 $21.24
Kids Carpet Playmat City Life Extra Large - Learn & Have Fun Safe, Children's Educational, Road Traffic System, Multi Color Activity Centerp Play Mat! Great For Playing With Cars For Bedroom Playroom • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Learning Resources Goodie Games ABC Cookies • Amazon Business $18.36 1 $18.36
eeBoo Rhyming Words Puzzle Pairs Matching Game • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
Educational Insights GeoSafari Jr. My First Microscope • Amazon Business $17.79 1 $17.79
Educational Insights Shapes Beanbags • Amazon Business $16.89 1 $16.89
Educational Insights Hot Dots Jr. Let's Master Pre-K Reading Set with Ace Pen • Amazon Business $16.29 1 $16.29
The Pencil Grip Crossover Grip Metallic Ergonomic Writing Aid for Righties and Lefties, 12 Count Assorted Colors (TPG-17712L) • Amazon Business $15.97 1 $15.97
Melissa & Doug Magnetic Wooden Puzzle Game Set: Fishing and Bug Catching • Amazon Business $15.29 1 $15.29
LeapFrog Letter Factory Leaping Letters • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Kinetic Sand 2lbs Brown Sand • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Early Learning Educational Toy Littleice 26 English Letter Spelling Alphabet Game of Toddlers, Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $14.79 1 $14.79
Lewo Wooden Kids Educational Toys Magnetic Easel Double Side Dry Erase Board Puzzles Games for Boys Girls • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Learning Resources Uppercase Alphabet Stamps • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Play-Doh Shape and Learn Numbers and Counting • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
Dazzling Toys Plastic Neon Mini Shuttle Pens - Pack of 12 - Pen Measures: 3 3/4 Inch • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
Finger Puppet Set - [The Original by Yabber 16 Pack Full Set] 10 Animals + 6 People Family Members [An American Company] • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Melissa & Doug Jumbo Multi-Colored Stamp Pad With 6 Washable Inks • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$476.03

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$513.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$90.56

Total project goal

$603.73

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $603.73

5 Donors

-$348.46

Donations toward project cost

-$322.21

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.25

Matching donations from our partners

-$224.66

Match offers toward project cost

-$190.96

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.70

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$30.61

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