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Mrs. Nambo from Rochelle, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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First Year Teacher

Help me give my students an enjoyable learning environment and a place to help with self regulation skills.

  • $3,447 goal

This project expired on October 4, 2025.

This project expired on October 4, 2025.

My Project

Hello, my name is Olga. I am a first year preschool teacher in Rochelle at a new building in the fall. We need your help to make a real difference in our students' lives. Your donation to this DonorsChoose project will provide self regulation that will transform the learning experience in our preschool classroom and also to get my classroom ready and developmentally appropriate for the kiddos. I will be teaching 3-5 year olds and I cannot wait for them to come into a classroom filled with everything they need to learn and grow. I have chosen a lot of items for my classroom but I am mostly wanting to focus on our calm space (self regulation tools) along with some seating areas in the library, calm space, and more. I appreciate any donation big or small or even share my project with others. Thank you for stopping by.

Mrs. Nambo Lincoln Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Rochelle, IL 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 40 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Calming Corner Instant Learning Space • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1,519.00 1 $1,519.00
Whitney Brothers Mobile Sensory Table, 4 Trays and Lids, 33 x 27 x 24-1/2 Inches, Gold - Wood - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $560.21 1 $560.21
U.S. Art Supply Children's 3-Sided Art Activity Easel with Chalkboard, Large Paper Roll, Shelf & Plastic Paint Cups • Amazon Business $179.99 1 $179.99
8 Mini Emotion Plush Toys with A Little SPOT of Feelings Hardcover Book Set (fidget toy set, social emotional learning, compassion, calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $52.00 1 $52.00
EZlifego Double Sided Tape Heavy Duty(Extra Large 16.5FT), Nano Adhesive Mounting Tape Wall Decor,Sticky Picture Hanging Adhesive Strips Poster Tape • Amazon Business $11.89 4 $47.56
Sensory-N-Stuff - Wooden Tool Set for Sensory Bin (10 Piece), Child-Sized Montessori Sensory Toys for Developing Fine Motor Skills, Smooth Wooden Toys, Bin Scoops and Tools • Amazon Business $34.98 1 $34.98
HBlife 2 Pcs Acrylic Magnetic Dry Erase Marker Holder, 10 Slots Whiteboard Holder for Office, School and Home, Clear • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
4 FIDGET Friends - Bendable 3.5" Fidget Toys Axolotls (calming corner, desk pets, social emotional awareness learning, fidgets for teen mental health) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 2 $32.00
4 Pop FIDGET Toy Bundle (assorted designs; social emotional learning focus tools, sensory calming corner, mental health, emotional awareness fidgets) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $15.00 2 $30.00
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Calming Toys for Kids, Occupational Therapy Toys, Play Therapy, Stress Relief Toy, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Anger Management Toys - The Calm Ball - Coping Skills Tool, Anxiety Toys for Adults and Kids, Stress Relief Toys for Adults , Teens and Kids , Therapy Toys , Anxiety Relief , Social Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $23.70 1 $23.70
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 100 Count, Clear, 5 mil., Laminate Business Cards, Banners and Essays, Ideal Office or School Supplies, Fits Letter Sized Paper (8.9 in. × 11.4 in.) • Amazon Business $23.70 1 $23.70
4E's Novelty Expandable Ball, Plastic Sensory Sphere for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $18.61 1 $18.61
Lakeshore Gel-Bead Emotion Friends - Social Emotional Learning, Sensory Toys, Fidget Toys • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
Squishy Sensory Toys for Kids: Calm Down Sensory Toys for Autistic Children Toddlers Special Needs, Squeeze Stretch Anxiety Relief Autism Toys, Sensory Shapes Learning Toys Classroom Must Haves • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
Liquid Motion Bubble Timer - Rectangular Sensory Relaxation Water Toy - Assorted Colors, 1 Piece by Big Mo's Toys • Amazon Business $7.97 1 $7.97

Materials cost

$2,615.48

Vendor shipping charges

 $244.76

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$39.23

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,929.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$516.97

Total project goal

$3,446.44

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