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Ms. Parker from Jackson, MS is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Exploring and Discovering the World Around Us Through Play

Help me give my students the materials needed to explore and discover new skills.

  • $241 goal

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My Project

Centers are a vital part of my students' daily exploration and learning. Each center allows students to work on many skills through play. The art center allows students to paint and express their creativity, creating masterpieces.

In the play-dough center, students make shapes, letters, numbers, and objects, building their academic skills while strengthening their fine motor skills.

Our Reading and Math centers provide a hands-on learning experience with manipulatives, enhancing students' problem-solving and social skills. Another center my students love is writing. Having dry-erase markers provides multiple opportunities for students to explore writing without fear of making a mistake.

Centers are an integral part of learning through play!

Ms. Parker McWillie 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

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Jackson, MS 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 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hasbro Play-Doh Super Color - Pack of 20 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $28.76 1 $28.76
BESTEASY 5 mil Thermal Laminating Pouches (100 Pack), BESTEASY Clear 9 x 11.5 Inch Laminating Sheet Paper for Laminator, Holds 8.5 x 11 Inch Letter Size Sheets • Amazon Business $21.59 1 $21.59
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 12/Pack (86001) • Staples $10.49 2 $20.98
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 $18.37 1 $18.37
Lakeshore Translucent Numbers • Lakeshore Learning Materials $13.99 1 $13.99
Pacon Card Stock - White, 8-1/2" x 11", Pkg of 100 • Blick Art Materials $13.24 1 $13.24
NUOBESTY 4pcs Clay Rolling Pin Soft Clay Plasticine Dough Modelling Roller Sticks Children Clay and Dough Playing Tools Kids Playdough Kit • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
DLOnline 120 PCS Button Puzzle Toy,Big Button Threading Toy,Button Lacing Toy,Button Toys,Big Bag of Buttons,Buttons Assorted,Bright Buttons,Plastic Buttons Toy Plastic Lacing,Assorted Buttons • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
WAU Craft Pom Pom Balls - 100pcs 1.5 inch Multicolored Large Pompoms for Crafts Art DIY Project in Reusable Zipper Bag • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$151.90

Vendor shipping charges

$9.95

Sales tax

$10.63

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$204.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.13

Total project goal

$240.89

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$240.89

2 Donors

-$240.89

Donations toward project cost

-$204.76

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.13

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$0.00

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