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Ms. Susanto from Mesa, AZ is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fostering Independence Through Play and Organization

Help me give my students MagnaTiles, Play Food, white board markers, gardening supplies, and organization bins for our Centers.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Susanto's classroom raised $655

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are hands-on learners who are in need of new gardening supplies, interactive tools/games, and classroom supplies. All of the students benefiting from this project receive special education services. Many students are working on building their self-esteem and confidence, which is why we encourage leadership opportunities. Our classroom focuses on social-emotional learning and executive functioning skills alongside reading, math, and writing. Creating hands-on learning experiences is so important when working with today's generation of students!

My students seek opportunities for independence in my classroom, especially during academic rotations/centers, brain breaks, and in our garden.

The items in this project will positively impact my students' academic learning and social-emotional needs. The Legos and Magnatiles will be options for brain breaks, the garden tools will help us plant new seeds and keep our garden weed-free, and the organization bins will hold hands-on centers that students can independently use. Velcro and Laminate sheets will be used to create schedules and token charts for my students! The play food will add to our play kitchen for students to use during social skills groups.

Ms. Susanto Salk 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.

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More than half of 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

30 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sterilite 12-Pack ClearView Latch Box, Stackable Storage Organizer Bins for Home, 15 Quart • Amazon Business $66.49 1 $66.49
Lakeshore Best-Buy Multicultural Play Food Assortment • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
Magic City Slime Activator - Non Toxic, Just Add to Your Favorite Glue for Great Slime Every Time, Made in USA (1 Gallon) • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Pacon Classroom Construction Paper Storage 26 7/8 x 16 7/8 x 18 1/2 White (PAC001316) • Staples $36.74 1 $36.74
LiqInkol Dry Erase Markers Bulk, 144 Pack Black Whiteboard Markers, Chisel Point Low Odor Dry Erase Markers for School Office Home • Amazon Business $33.79 1 $33.79
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
LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 Building Toy Set - Featuring Storage, Includes Train, Car, and a Tiger Figure, and Playset for Kids, Boys, and Girls Ages 4-99 • Amazon Business $24.88 1 $24.88
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fashion Colors, 36 Count for Classroom, Office & Home Use • Amazon Business $21.39 1 $21.39
Burpee Self-Watering Seed Starter Tray, 72 Cells • Amazon Business $19.97 1 $19.97
KTRIO Laminating Sheets, Hold 8.5 x 11 inch Sheets 200 Pack, 3 Mil Clear Thermal Laminate Pouches 9 x 11.5 inch Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Round Corner Letter Size, School & Office • Amazon Business $19.38 1 $19.38
Hasbro Twister Party Classic Board Game for 2 or More Players,Indoor and Outdoor Game for Kids 6 and Up,Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Seed Starter Mix • Carolina Biological Supply Company $15.03 1 $15.03
Mad Mattr® Sensory Dough - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
EXPO Dry Erase Whiteboard Cleaning Spray, 22 Ounces • School Specialty $13.27 1 $13.27
Walldeca Dry Erase Plastic Sleeves for Paper 8.5x11 inches 10 pk - Dry Erase Pockets Reusable Sleeves - Plastic Covers for Paper Holder Pack, Write and Wipe Pockets, Clear Pockets for Classroom • Amazon Business $12.97 1 $12.97
VELCRO Brand Dots with Adhesive White | 200 Pk | 3/4" Circles | Sticky Back Round Hook and Loop Closures for Organizing, Arts and Crafts, School Projects, 91824, 200Pk • Amazon Business $11.74 1 $11.74
Scotch C20-WAVE Desktop Tape Dispenser, Metallic Blue • School Specialty $11.02 1 $11.02
Kleenex Ultra Soft Facial Tissue, 3-Ply, 60 Sheets/Box, 4 Boxes/Pack (54308) • Quill.com $9.19 1 $9.19
Kinetic Sand, 2.5lbs Purple Play Sand, Moldable Sensory Toys for Kids, Resealable Bag, for Ages 3 and up • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
HANSGO Wooden Easter Eggs, 6PCS Pretend Play Food Play Kitchen for Kids Early Development Learning • Amazon Business $7.83 1 $7.83
wugongshan 2 Pcs Hand Weeder Puller Tool, Manual Weed Puller Tool Kit, Garden Manual Weeder Removal Tools with V-Shaped Forks, for Garden Yard Lawn Farm Weed Roots Digging Removal Hand Tool • Amazon Business $5.97 1 $5.97

Materials cost

$476.60

Vendor shipping charges

$8.13

Sales tax

$34.08

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$555.96

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$98.11

Total project goal

$654.07

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$654.07

2 Donors

-$654.07

Donations toward project cost

-$555.96

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$98.11

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$0.00

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