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Ms. Szymanel from Danbury, CT is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creative Minds Need to Explore to Learn!

Help me give my students stem supplies and equipment to meet in small groups to accelerate learning.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Szymanel's classroom raised $980

This project is fully funded

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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 Project

My students are engaged and love learning! We are part of a Title I district, and I would love to provide my students with Stem opportunities to allow them to explore, create and design. Therefore, I have added many supplies such as paintbrushes, play dough, and magnetic tiles. In addition, I am looking for a horseshoe table to accelerate learning in a small group setting. I have several students who require special education and behavioral support that I create for them, and I use a ton of Velcro!

I truly appreciate any support that you can give to my students!

Ms. Szymanel Pembroke Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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More than half 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

20 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flash Furniture 60''W x 66''L Horseshoe Grey Thermal Laminate Activity Table - Standard Height Adjustable Legs • Amazon Business $396.24 1 $396.24
AILIHEN Kids Headphones Bulk 10-Pack for School Classroom K-12, On-Ear Wired Headsets with Microphone & 85dB Volume Limited & Sharing, 3.5mm Jack for Chromebook, Computer, Laptop (Multicolor) • Amazon Business $74.68 1 $74.68
Matchbox Cars Collection, Set of 50 Vehicles in 1:64 Scale, Mix of Toy Cars, Trucks and Vans, For Kids and Collectors • Amazon Business $62.50 1 $62.50
AFUNX 130 PCS Magnetic Tiles Building Blocks 3D Clear Construction Playboards, Inspiration, Creativity Beyond Imagination, Educational Magnet Toy Set for Kids with 2 Cars • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Creativity Street Wooden Paint Brush Stand, Holds 24 Brushes, 5 x 8-1/4 Inches - Durable • School Specialty $33.67 1 $33.67
Lakeshore Lowercase Alphabet Dough Stampers • Lakeshore Learning Materials $31.99 1 $31.99
Oun Nana Playdough Tools 37 PCS Play Dough Tools Set for Kids, Playdough Accessories Various Shape Animal Molds, Playdough Cutters and Rollers(Random Color) • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
Paint Brushes, Anezus 30 Kids Paint Brushes Bulk Children Paint Brushes Set with Jumbo Round Watercolor Paint Brush and Large Flat Craft Paint Brushes • Amazon Business $13.98 2 $27.96
Crayola Dough, Silly Scents - 24x5oz Scented Playdough Pack in 6 Colors and Scents | Play Dough Bulk for Valentine's Day Gifts for Kids Classroom, Easter Basket Party Favor Bags or Treasure Box Toys • Amazon Business $25.00 1 $25.00
Aizweb Giant Magnetic Draw & Write Paper,Dry Erase Handwriting Lined Paper for Classroom Whiteboard Accessories, Writing Chart Paper Teacher Must Have Homeschool Teaching Supplies,Teacher Essential • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Hygloss Pony Bead, 6 x 9 mm, Assorted Bright Colors, Pack of 1000 • School Specialty $10.49 1 $10.49
Adhoklop 1560 Pcs (780 Pairs) Dots with Adhesive 0.59 Inch Diameter Hook and Loop Nylon Sticky Back Glue Tapes, Adhesive Strips Fastener Round Tapes for School Classroom Teacher Supplies (White) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
126 Pcs Small Paint Brushes Bulk, Kids Paint Brushes with Flat and Round Pointed Paint Brushes Set, Craft Brushes for Classroom Acrylic Oil Watercolor Canvas Face Painting • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
maxtek Magnetic Wet Erase Marker for Refrigerator Calendar Planning Board Dry Erase Board, Acrylic Board, Glass,Window, Smudge Proof, Fine Point, 12 Bold Colors, Low Odor, Easy Wet Erase • Amazon Business $9.28 1 $9.28
Ohtomber Bracelet String Elastic Cord - 2 Rolls 1MM Stretchy String for Bracelet Making, Rainbow Elastic Bracelets String Thread for Clay Beads, Bracelets, Jewelry Making, Necklaces, Sewing and Crafts • Amazon Business $5.19 1 $5.19

Materials cost

$784.74

Vendor shipping charges

 $6.02

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$832.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$146.92

Total project goal

$979.45

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $979.45

1 Donor

-$979.45

Donations toward project cost

-$832.53

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$146.92

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