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Ms. Higdon from Reno, NV is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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First Year Teacher Conquering 2nd Grade

Help me give my students books and math manipulatives to help them reach their fullest potential as second grade learners.

  • $522 goal

This project expired on October 13, 2025.

This project expired on October 13, 2025.

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

These specific items will make a difference in my classroom throughout all subject areas. In math, the manipulatives and other exploration items will give them the opportunity to learn hands-on. The book sets will provide both engaging and educational reading and help surround lessons using storytelling elements.

My goals for this project is to give my students the tools they need to succeed in my very first classroom.

As a new teacher, I want to give my students all opportunities I possibly can to engage in school and their learning.

My students are so special and diverse. Each have their own unique personalities and qualities, learning styles, and backgrounds.

Ms. Higdon Stead Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Reno, NV 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

Never Before Funded 25 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Junie B. Jones Books in a Bus 28-Book Boxed Set: The Complete Collection: Books 1-28 • Amazon Business $110.44 1 $110.44
7 SEL Book Set: Just Ask, ABCs Black History, Change Sings, Name Jar, Where Are You From?, Touch a Color, Remember to Dream social emotional learning • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $95.00 1 $95.00
Simply magic 141 PCS Base Ten Blocks for Math - Math Manipulatives K-3, Unit Blocks 1st 2nd 3rd Grade, Counting Blocks - Kindergarten Set, Math Blocks Ones Tens Hundreds, Place Value Number Cubes • Amazon Business $24.97 3 $74.91
Crtiin 24 Pcs Desk Dividers for Students Privacy Folders Standard School Privacy Cardboard Board Desks Reduces Distractions for Testing Classroom Keep Eyes from Wandering(Cute) • Amazon Business $32.79 1 $32.79
54 PCS Magnetic Blocks, Magnetic Building Blocks for Toddlers 3+, Montessori Toys, Magnet Cubes, Preschool STEM Educational Sensory Magnet Toys for Kids Ages 3-5 Year Old Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $25.26 1 $25.26
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toy for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toy 40PCS • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Torlam 131 PCS Magnetic Base Ten Blocks - Place Value Blocks -Math Manipulatives K-3 for Elementary Classroom, Math Counters, Counting Cubes for Kids, Base 10 for 1st 2nd 3rd Grade • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Coogam Wooden Puzzle Pattern Blocks Brain Teasers Game with 60 Challenges, 3D Russian Building Toy Wood Tangram Shape Jigsaw Puzzles Montessori STEM Educational Toys Gift for Kids Adults • Amazon Business $11.39 1 $11.39
TWO COLOR COUNTERS 200 PCS • Teachers' School Supply $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$405.76

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.10

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$442.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$78.17

Total project goal

$521.12

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