From Caterpillar to Preschool Classroom: Growing Through Learning
Help me give my students a cozy, language-rich classroom with flexible seating and a calming reading space and hands-on learning materials that inspire communication, creativity, and growth.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Katie's classroom raised $1,519
This project is fully funded
My Project
My dream and passion have become a reality—teaching preschool in our Early Learning Program for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students. Help me create a welcoming space where these young learners can grow, play, and communicate—through hands, voices, and minds. My DonorsChoose project will provide a calming reading space with flexible seating with a coach and rug, a mobile easel, magnetic letters & numbers and engaging learning and art materials that spark their creativity, and resources to support the development of their communication and language skills.
Your support will build a warm, language-rich environment where little hands explore, little minds wonder, and every voice—spoken or signed—is valued.
Together, we can give them a space they’re excited to enter each day—a place to feel at home, explore their interests, and thrive in their learning journey.
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
Unittype 6 Pcs Fall Sunflower Floor Pillow Kids Floor Cushions for Classroom Party Favor Gift Throw Pillow Yellow 3D Plush Chair Cushion Reversible Decorative Mat Flower Chair Pad, 15''
• Amazon Business
$41.99
1
$41.99
Bristle Builders® - Master Set
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$39.99
1
$39.99
ACME CO 50 Pcs Baby Suction Toys - Fun Baby Bath Toys, Squigz, Bath Toys for Toddlers, Educational Toddler Sensory Toys, Interactive Play of Building Toys, Montessori Toys Stocking Stuffers for Kids
• Amazon Business
$35.97
1
$35.97
Do A Dot Art! Markers 6-Pack Rainbow Washable Paint Markers, The Original Dot Marker, Activity Craft Coloring Supplies for Kids and Toddlers, Made in the USA
• Amazon Business
$17.98
2
$35.96
NVHH 100PCS Magnetic Tiles Blocks for Kids Ages 3-5 4-8,STEM Learning Educational Preschool Magnet Building Toys for Toddlers,Christmas Birthday Gifts Toys for 3 4 5 6 7 8+ Year Old Boys Girls
• Amazon Business
$25.63
1
$25.63
JoyCat 104 Pieces Magnetic Letters Numbers Alphabet Fridge Magnets ABC 123 Preschool Educational Learning Plastic Colorful Toy Set Uppercase Lowercase Math Symbols for Toddlers Kids
• Amazon Business
$14.39
1
$14.39
kizh Wooden Letter and Number Construction Activity Set Educational Preschool Toys Shape Color Recognition Pegboard Sorter Set Board Blocks Stack Sort for Toddler Kids Boys Girls Toy
• Amazon Business
$11.98
1
$11.98
Materials cost
$1,241.86
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$18.63
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,290.49
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$227.73
Total project goal
$1,518.22
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,518.22
11 Donors
-$1,204.99
Donations toward project cost
-$1,099.24
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$105.75
match offer
-$225.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$191.25
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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