My students come to school because every day is a day to become a better person.
My students are 4, 5 and 6-year-olds who are very eager to learn.
Most of them come from low income families with only one parent who is struggling to hold the family together. They struggle academically, have emotional and social challenges, and many suffer from family issues that are out of their control. They live in a neighborhood where two-thirds of family household income is below the federal poverty threshold and resources are not available for them.
My Project
My students have been working really hard this year despite all the back and forth between in-person learning and virtual learning. They have learned not only academics, but lots of different technology while learning from home behind a computer screen. Each time we have had to switch how we are learning they still kept a smile on their faces and showed up for class ready to learn.
My students deserve something special for all their hard work and dedication this school year.
Their kindergarten experience was definitely not a normal experience. I would love to give them some coloring books and crayons, sidewalk chalk, slime, and drawing books to keep them busy during the summer.
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
Color Swell Crayons Bulk Packs - 36 Boxes of 24 Vibrant Colored Crayons of Teacher Quality Durable Classroom Pack for Kids Students Party Favors
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$35.99
1
$35.99
Disney Coloring Books for Kids Toddlers Bulk Set ~ Bundle Includes 8 Star Wars and Avengers Books, Sticker Pack, and Superhero Door Hanger (Superhero Party Supplies)
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$16.95
2
$33.90
Coloring Books Bulk Assortment for Girls Kids Ages 4-8, Bundle Includes 8 Activity Books with Games, Puzzles, Mazes and Stickers
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$14.95
2
$29.90
Slime Supplies Kit, 135 Pack Slime Making Kit 30 Crystal Slime, Glitter Jars, Charms, Sugar Paper, Foam Beads, Fishbowl Beads, Toy Cups, Slices, Air Dry Clay and Tools for Kids Girls by WINLIP
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$15.39
1
$15.39
Hygloss Products Colorful Blank Books – Books for Journaling, Sketching, Writing & More – Great for Arts & Crafts - 10 Assorted Bright, Fun Colors - Pocket-Size - 4.25 x 5.5 Inches - 20 Pack
• Amazon Business
$14.22
1
$14.22
Hygloss Products - 77640 Colorful Blank Books – Books for Journaling, Sketching, Writing & More – Great for Arts & Crafts - 10 Assorted Bright, Fun Colors - Pocket-Size - 4.25 x 5.5 Inches - 10 Pack
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$8.89
1
$8.89
Materials cost
$138.29
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.07
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$170.36
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$30.06
Total project goal
$200.42
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$200.42
3 Donors
-$108.61
Donations toward project cost
-$92.32
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$16.29
Matching donations from our partners
-$91.81
Match offers toward project cost
-$78.04
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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