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Mrs. Green from Troy, AL is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Engaging Early Learners in Kindergarten

Please help me by providing my students with engaging and fun resources for my kindergarten classroom. As a Title 1 school teacher, I would greatly appreciate any donations.

  • $1,217 goal

This project expired on June 27, 2025.

This project expired on June 27, 2025.

My Project

Providing essential resources in my kindergarten classroom will significantly benefit my students by creating an engaging, supportive, and enriching learning environment. As a teacher at T Elementary, a low-income school, I strive to give my students the best education possible and ensure they have the tools to succeed.

The specific items I’m requesting—such as hands-on learning materials, books, and sensory tools—will significantly enhance their learning by fostering creativity, improving literacy and math skills, and supporting social-emotional development.

Many of my students need extra support to build foundational skills, and these resources will help make learning more interactive and accessible.

This project aims to provide my students with high-quality, developmentally appropriate materials that encourage curiosity and a love for learning. By accessing these resources, they can engage in meaningful play, develop critical thinking skills, and build confidence in their abilities.

What makes my students unique is their resilience, enthusiasm, and eagerness to learn despite the challenges they may face outside the classroom. They deserve the same opportunities as students in more privileged communities, and with the right resources, they can thrive academically and socially. By investing in these materials, we are investing in their future success.

Mrs. Green Troy Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Troy, AL View local requests

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

20 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
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 $65.99 2 $131.98
Crayola Combo Classpack Kids' Crayon/Marker Set Broad Assorted Colors 256/Carton (52-3349) • Staples $62.63 1 $62.63
Fat Brain Toys Squigz Deluxe Set - 50 Pieces • Kaplan Early Learning Company $56.66 1 $56.66
Leinuosen 8 Pack Classroom Paper Trays 14''x10'' Hold A4 Paper Toy Handicrafts Colorful Turn in Trays Classroom Storage Baskets Also for Library, Office, Kitchen, Bathroom, Bedroom (Bright Color) • Amazon Business $54.99 1 $54.99
All-Purpose High Temp Glue Sticks - Pkg. of 30 • Nasco $5.84 9 $52.56
Meland Marble Run - 208Pcs Marble Maze Game Building Toy for Kids, Marble Track Race Set & STEM Learning Toy Gift for Boy Girl Age 4 5 6 7 8 9+(142 Pcs + 60 Glass + 5 Led Lighted Marbles) • Amazon Business $49.79 1 $49.79
Sax Mesh Tool Case Pouches, 10 x 13 Inches, Clear with Blue Trim, Pack of 10 • School Specialty $46.87 1 $46.87
Henoyso 72 Pcs Blue Heavy Duty Pocket Folders for School and Home, 11.8 x 9.45 in • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
X-ACTO Pro Electric Crayon Sharpener, SafeStart Auto-Motor, Ideal for Home and School Use • Amazon Business $42.38 1 $42.38
Smarpau A4/Letter Size Zipper Pouch, 24 Pack 12 Colors 13.3" x 9.4" Plastic Zipper Bags for Organizing, Multipurpose Waterproof Mesh Zipper Pouches for Travel, Office, Home Storage • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Staples Thermal Laminating Pouches Letter Size 5 Mil 300/Box (5245701/5245702) • Staples $39.88 1 $39.88
Soucolor 20-Pack 10 Colors Washable Bingo Paint Daubers Markers for Toddlers Kids Preschool, Dot Markers Set with 48 Pages Tearable Activity Book for Toddler Arts and Crafts Kits Supplies • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
Lakeshore Reusable Write & Wipe Pocket - Set of 30 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Play-Doh Modeling Dough, Assorted Colors, 3 Ounces, Set of 20 • School Specialty $29.02 1 $29.02
DEAYOU 16 Pack Classroom Storage Baskets Bins, Small Plastic Organizer Basket, Colorful Storage Trays, Crayon Pencil Containers for Paper, Desk, Shelf, Home School Office, 10.2" L x 6.5" W x 2.4" H • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
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 1 $24.99
Lakeshore CVC Words Giant Activity Dice • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Astrobrights Colored Paper, 24 lbs., 8.5" x 11", Tropical Colors, 500 Sheets/Ream (91665) • Quill.com $19.97 1 $19.97
4E's Novelty 16 Reading Phones [16 Pack] Auditory Feedback Whisper Phone Classroom Manipulative, Speech Therapy Toy Tool - Accelerates Reading Fluency & Pronunciation, Phonic Materials • Amazon Business $19.59 1 $19.59
Neenah Exact Vellum Bristol 67 lb. Cardstock Paper, 8.5" x 11", White, 250 Sheets/Ream (80211) • Quill.com $15.53 1 $15.53
Manaloom Storage Box, School Supplies Crayon Box, Crayon Organizer, Crayon Holder Case for School, Clear Storage Organizer - Stackable Boxes - 3.5 x 4.75 x 1.6-4 Pack • Amazon Business $13.29 1 $13.29
The Kids' Book of Diversity: Empathy, Kindness and Respect for Differences (The Kids' Books of Social Emotional Learning) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Elmer's School Washable Glue Sticks, 0.24 oz., Purple, 30/Pack (2159542) • Quill.com $12.76 1 $12.76
Smarpau 24PCS Pencil Pouches Bulk, 9.3" x 4.7"Mesh Zipper Pouch Pencil Case, 12 Colors Waterproof Small Zipper Pouches for Travel, Cosmetics, Office Organization • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Just Now I Feel Angry: A Kids Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Book about Anger and Frustration Feelings Awareness, Self-Management, Mindfulness and ... (Feeling Big Emotions Picture Books) • Amazon Business $10.39 1 $10.39

Materials cost

$906.19

Vendor shipping charges

$10.09

Sales tax

$73.85

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,033.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$182.42

Total project goal

$1,216.14

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