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Ms. Zoe from Moulton AL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creativity and Critical Thinking Through New Materials

Help me give my students new materials to explore and learn the world around them.

  • 1 donor
  • $1,498 still needed

expires Aug 15

  • 1 donor
  • $1,498 still needed
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Innovative materials in a classroom is pivotal for fostering an engaging and dynamic learning environment. They stimulate curiosity, facilitate hands-on experiences, and reflect the latest educational research, thus ensuring that content is relevant and teaching methods are effective for each child. New materials can cater to diverse learning styles, making education more inclusive. They also encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills, which are essential in today's rapidly evolving world. Ultimately, fresh educational resources are crucial for equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary for future success, which is what Head Start is all about!

Ms. Zoe
Never Before Funded Grades PreK-2
  • Moulton Head Start
  • Moulton, AL
    • Nearly all students from low‑income households

    This project will reach 24 students.

    1 donor has given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ChildBrite Toddler Basic Art Easel • Teachers' School Supply $181.33 1 $181.33
Lakeshore See-Inside Magnetic Blocks • Lakeshore Learning Materials $89.99 1 $89.99
Light-Up Musical Shape Sorter • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 2 $59.98
Milliard Toy Shopping Cart for Kids, Toddler Shopping Cart Toy • Amazon Business $58.99 1 $58.99
KOOKAMUNGA KIDS 6 Pc Baby Doll Stroller Set - Baby Doll Accessories - Baby Doll Playset w/Doll Crib Stroller High Chair & Feeding Tray - Playpen - Bouncer - Diaper Bag - 3+ (Pink) • Amazon Business $54.99 1 $54.99
Kaplan Early Learning Pete the Cat Book Collection - Set of 6 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $53.06 1 $53.06
Marvel Education Company Marvel Education Magnetic Color Matching Activity - Wood - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $48.67 1 $48.67
FS Toddler Pop Up Toy with Music and Light, Cause and Effect Toys for 6 9 12 18 Month Old Baby Toys, Early Learning Educational Toys for 1 2 3 Year Old Boy and Girls Gifts • Amazon Business $21.99 2 $43.98
QUERCETTI Daisy Shape Sorter • Kaplan Early Learning Company $38.66 1 $38.66
Play-Doh Bulk Pack of 48 Cans, 6 Sets of 8 Modeling Compound Colors, Party Favors, Arts & Crafts, 3oz, Preschool Toys 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
Learning Resources Smart Snacks Shape Sorting Cupcakes Toy Food (LER7347) • Staples $32.33 1 $32.33
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Flip Fish Baby Toy - Infant-Toddler • School Specialty $30.89 1 $30.89
Melissa & Doug Let's Play House Dust! Sweep! Mop! 6 Piece Pretend Play Set - Toddler Toy Cleaning Set, Pretend Home Cleaning Play Set, Kids Broom And Mop Set For Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $30.49 1 $30.49
Toycost Girls Princess Dress up Trunk Ladybug, Bee, Butterfly, Green Fairy Role Play Costume Set for Little Girls Toddler Aged 3-7 • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
13 Pieces Kids Dress up Clothes, Toddlers Community Helper Dress up Vest, Career Role Play Costumes, Cosplay Clothes for Girls and Boys Pretend Play Party Supplies, 13 Styles • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Pidoko Kids Wooden Blocks - 100 Pcs - Building Blocks for Toddlers - Includes Storage Container with Shape Sorter Top - Hardwood Plain & Colored Wood Blocks - Preschool Block Learning Toys • Amazon Business $28.88 1 $28.88
Play Brainy Pretend Toy Microwave for Kids with Rotating Turnable, 11 Pc. Set, Fun and Interactive Wooden Early Learning Kitchen Accessories Playset for Girls and Boys 3+ • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Lakeshore My First Magic Board • Lakeshore Learning Materials $22.99 1 $22.99
40PCS Wooden Stacking Rocks Toys, Montessori Toys for 1 2 3 year old, Stacking toys for Toddlers, Sensory STEM Preschool Learning Building Blocks Toys for Kids age 3-5, Kids Games Gifts for Boys Girls • Amazon Business $22.49 1 $22.49
iBaseToy Kids Tool Set - 32 PCS Toddler Tool Set with Tool Box & Electronic Toy Drill, Pretend Play Kids Construction Toy Set, Toy Tools for Kids Ages 3 , 4, 5, 6, 7 Years Old, Boy Toys • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Ogrmar 6PCS 8.5 Inch Playground Balls Dodgeballs with 1 Hand Pump for Kids and Adults Dodge Ball, Kickball, Handball, Camps, Picnic and Schoolyard Games • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
Bruvoalon 32Pcs Kids Play Kitchen Toys Set, Toddlers Pretend Cooking Playset Acccessories with Pots Pans, Utensils Cookware, Foods, Canned Veges, Learning Gift for Kids Girls Boys (White) • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
JOYIN 45 Pcs Play Food Sets for Kids Kitchen, Popular Grocery Store Play Food, Pretend Toy Food Set for Kids, Gifts for Toddlers, Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $19.89 1 $19.89
OCATO 70PCS Cutting Play Food Sets for Kids Kitchen Toy Food Cutting Toys Fruits and Vegetables with Storage Basket Fake Food Pretend Play Kitchen Accessories Toys for Toddlers Boys Girls Xmas Gifts • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
LiKee Montessori Toys for 1+ Year Old, Shape Sorter Baby Toys for Boys Girl Birthday Gift, Colorful One Year Infant Toddler Toy, 10pcs Sensory Blocks Learning &Fine Motor Skills 18+ Months • Amazon Business $9.49 2 $18.98
Wooden Puzzles for Toddlers Ages 1-3 – Peg Toddler Puzzles Ages 2-4 by Quokka – Set of 3 Wood Learning Travel Toys for Children 3-5 Years Old Educational Game for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $17.45 1 $17.45
NiToy 3-Pack Wooden Magnetic Maze Toys for Kids 3+, Dinosaur Interactive Puzzle Game Boards Montessori Labyrinth STEM Activity Child Fine Motor Skill Development Preschool Birthday Gifts (3 Dinosaurs) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Battat- Wonder Wheels- Toy Ice Cream Truck For Kids, Toddlers – Ice Cream Van Toy – Pretend Play- Recyclable Materials – 1 year + • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
USATDD Counting Dinosaur Toys Matching Color Sorting Stacking Games with Bowls Preschool Learning Activities for Educational Sensory Montessori STEM Toy Sets Gift for Toddlers Kids Boys Girls Aged 3+ • Amazon Business $10.49 1 $10.49
FLUESTON Toys LCD Writing Tablet Toddler,Toys for Boys Girls 3 4 5 6 7 8year,8.8 Inch 3pcs in 1 Pack Drawing Pad Toy Christmas Birthday Gifts for Kids,Drawing Tablet Doodle Board Cute Dinosaur Unicorn • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Faburo Wooden Puzzles for Toddlers 1-3, Toddler Puzzles Ages 2-4, Shapes Puzzles Toddler Toys 1 Year Old Montessori Toys for 2 Year Old Learning Educational Preschool Toys for Boys Girls • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Melissa & Doug Rainbow Stacker Wooden Ring Educational Toy - Wooden Rainbow Stacking Rings Baby Toy, Stacker Toys For Infants And Toddlers • Amazon Business $9.92 1 $9.92

Materials cost

$1,119.27

Vendor shipping charges

 $36.56

Sales tax

 $91.22

3rd party payment processing fee

$16.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,293.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$228.32

Total project goal

$1,522.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,522.16

1 Donor

-$25.00

Donations toward project cost

-$21.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $1,497.16

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