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Mrs. Shaffer from Erie, PA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Dino-mite With Dinosaurs!

Help me give my students an Easter egg kit, painting kit, posters, stickers, and other dinosaur resources to motivate their creativity and build their understanding of informational text!

  • $254 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

My students have entered school "in-person" for the first time in their lives! This is a new experience for them as they navigate their way away from their families and home environments and attend school in a classroom with me! I am so excited to meet them and greet them with a smile! Every child is so unique and has so much to share with their peers. They will learn to use supplies, organize, collaborate, and grow and prosper in kindergarten. They have many different cultural backgrounds and stories to share. I love how quickly the students learn the classroom routines and make new friends so quickly. The progress is amazing and the enthusiasm abounds with these children as they grow to be independent thinkers, learners, leaders, and role models.

My Project

Each year the little learners are amazed and intrigued to learn dinosaur facts! Their interest is peaked as they engage in reading, writing, math, and dinosaur themed craft activities. These students learn so much and are so very proud of their new knowledge!

"Are we reading about dinosaurs, today?" the students exclaim!

Their excitement is undeniable. These resources will guide the students through this unit and promote understanding as they are able to participate in a dinosaur dig, hatch a dinosaur, create and paint their way through an amazing unit.

Mrs. Shaffer
Grades PreK-2
    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

    This project will reach 23 students.

    5 donors have given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dig a Dozen Dino Egg Dig Kit - Easter Egg Dinosaur Toys for Kids - Dig up 12 Eggs & Discover Surprise Dinosaurs. Science STEM Activities - Educational Gifts for Boys & Girls Age 3-5 5-7 8-12 Year Old • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
KangoKids Dinosaur Painting Kit with 12 Dinos & Accessories – Craft Kits for Kids to Learn About Dinosaurs – Fun & Educational Kids Painting Kit - Paint Your Own Dinosaur Art – DIY Dino Craft • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
24Pcs Easter Dinosaur Eggs Dino Egg Toys Grow in Water Hatching Egg Crack Science Kits Easter Basket Stuffers Gifts Dino Egg with Assorted Color for Toddler Kids 3-10 Boys Girls Easter Hunt Games • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Pack of 12 Toy Dinosaurs Figures With Interactive Dinosaur Sound Book - Realistic Looking Dino Toys for Boys and Girls 3 Years Old & Up • Amazon Business $21.24 1 $21.24
Super Pack of 18 Fuzzy Velvet Coloring Posters (Dinosaurs Edition) - Arts & Crafts for Boys and Girls - Great for After School, Travel, Quiet Time, Group Activities, and Coloring with Friends • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
Crenstone Dinosaur Stickers Party Supplies Pack for Kids Toddlers ~ Over 150 Dinosaur Stickers (8 Party Favor Sticker Sheets) • Amazon Business $6.45 2 $12.90
Little Dinosaur (Ten Minutes to Bed) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug (Dinosaur Books, Dinosaur Books for Kids, Dinosaur Picture Books, Read Aloud Family Books, Books for Young Children) • Amazon Business $9.26 1 $9.26
Dinosaur Stickers for Kids 500pcs Birthday Classroom Dinosaur Party Favor Supply Roll Sticker Reward Decoration • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Dinosaur Activity Book for Kids: 70 Activities Including Coloring, Dot-to-Dots & Spot the Difference • Amazon Business $8.59 1 $8.59

Materials cost

$182.89

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$215.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.05

Total project goal

$253.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $253.68

3 Donors

-$132.64

Donations toward project cost

-$116.49

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.15

Matching donations from our partners

-$116.63

Match offers toward project cost

-$99.14

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.49

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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 $0.00

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