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Ms. Romano from Camden, NJ is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creativity, Comfort, Fun for Little Explorers

Help me give my students various materials, resources, and activities to enhance their kindergarten experience like an art drying cart, floor cushions, different manipulatives, etc. We would be most grateful.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Romano's classroom raised $665

This project is fully funded

My Project

All of our kinder students love art, toys, and being comfortable. When we combine all of these areas with the different subject areas, it enhances the lessons for them. Students become more engaged with what is being spoken and what they have to practice. Creativity and fun can be at their finger tips. It is our mission and goal to have our students as much as possible constructing and enjoying what they are learning. Lastly, we would love to expand their experiences, opportunities, and imaginations.

From the art drying cart to the various manipulatives and toys, our little explorers will be beaming with excitement, readiness to learn, and eagerness to create.

Kindergarten is a crucial grade developmentally for children. It should a place where they are eased into the major transition from home/preschool into a vigorous classroom setting. In the end, we desire to create an environment that is not only welcoming but one that is familiar and a home away from home.

Ms. Romano Katz Dalsey Academy 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 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

18 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sprogs 25-Shelf Mobile Art Drying Rack for Classrooms and Art Studios, Heavy-Duty Steel Rolling Art Rack Cart with 25 Shelves, Blue/White • Amazon Business $152.17 1 $152.17
15 Inch Round Floor Cushions for Kids and Toddlers, Flexible Seating for Classroom Furniture 3.5 Inch Thick Floor Pillow for Home, Daycare, Preschool, Yoga and Meditation (Elegant,12 Pcs) • Amazon Business $72.99 2 $145.98
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toys for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Toys Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toys 40PCS • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
Juboury 1054Pcs Building Toy Building Blocks Bars Different Shape Educational Construction Engineering Set 3D Puzzle, Interlocking Creative Connecting Kit, Great STEM Toy for Both Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $20.98 2 $41.96
Meland Marble Run Sets for Kids - 153Pcs Marble Race Track Marble Maze Madness Game STEM Building Tower Toy for 4 5 6 + Year Old Boys Girls(113 Pcs + 30 Glass + 10 Led Lighted Marbles) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Constructive Playthings Translucent Pattern Blocks, Light Table Manipulatives, STEM Toys, Sensory Play, Create, Build and Design, Color Exploration, Set of 147 Blocks, Toys for Kids 3 Years and Up • Amazon Business $15.96 2 $31.92
Huaker 88 Piece Magnetic Balls and Rods Set,Magnetic Building Toys Colorful DIY STEM Building Blocks Sticks for Ages 3+ Year Old Children Boy Girl Educational Construction Toy • Amazon Business $23.19 1 $23.19
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 36/Pack (1921062) • Staples $21.38 1 $21.38
Torlam Elkonin Boxes Phonemic Awareness Phonics Games, Reading Spelling Sound Manipulatives Sight Word Flash Cards, Speech Therapy Toy Kindergarten Elementary Classroom Must Haves Homeschool Supplies • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99

Materials cost

$526.56

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$564.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$99.61

Total project goal

$664.07

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$664.07

5 Donors

-$442.71

Donations toward project cost

-$376.31

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$66.40

match offer

-$221.36

Match offer toward project cost

-$188.16

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.20

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$0.00

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