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Ms. Mextorf from Alexandria, VA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Full STEAM Ahead in 1st!

Help me give my students STEAM building materials, picture books, and reading/spelling supports!

  • $410 goal

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My Project

I am requesting a few different item types in this project. I plan to use the books to support students' comprehension of various texts. These books will be read to students through the model of interactive read-alouds.

With the STEAM materials, I hope to build students' creativity and self-confidence.

These materials will also support collaboration among classmates. They will be used as students come into the classroom in the morning, as well as during independent choice time. It is important to expose my students to a variety of materials and challenges.

Ms. Mextorf Bren Mar Park 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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Alexandria, VA View local requests

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

20 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
LOVEVERY | The Block Set | Solid Wood Building Blocks and Shapes + Wooden Storage Box, 70 Pieces, 18 Colors, 20+ Activities, Toddler Block Set and Converts into a Pull Car, Ages 18 to 48+ Months • Amazon Business $90.99 1 $90.99
Magnetic Drawing Board for Kids, Toddlers Travel Bulk Toys for 3 4 5 6 Years Old, Colorful Sketch Pad Bulk Toys for Boys Girls Classroom Educational Toys Activities Gifts Art Supplies（12P） • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Curious Columbus Magnetic Objects and Letters. Set of 78 Foam Magnets Including 52 Pictures and 26 Uppercase Alphabet Magnets from A-Z. Best Educational Toy for Preschool Learning • Amazon Business $20.49 1 $20.49
Do A Dot Art! Brilliant Colors 6 Pack Washable Paint Dot Markers Daubers for Children, The Original Dot Art Marker • Amazon Business $18.98 1 $18.98
Egg: An Easter And Springtime Book For Kids • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Do A Dot Art! Markers 6-Pack Rainbow Washable Paint Markers, The Original Dot Marker • Amazon Business $17.98 1 $17.98
Hedume 70 Pack Mini Plastic Flower Seedling Nursery Pot with Pallet, 3" Colorful Square Plant Pot, Indoor Outdoor Flower Plant Container, Decor for Room, Garden, Office and Balcony (7 Colors) • Amazon Business $17.09 1 $17.09
Diary of a Worm • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Balance the Birds • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Diary of a Spider • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches Letter Size 3 Mil 100/Pack (TP3854-100) • Staples $10.72 1 $10.72
Learning Resources Buddy Builders,32 Pieces, Ages 3+, Fine Motor, Hand Eye Coordination Toy, Fine Motor Skills,Social Emotional Learning Toys • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
The Snow Globe Family • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Snowmen at Night • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98
Diary of a Fly • Amazon Business $8.39 1 $8.39
Duck & Goose, Here Comes the Easter Bunny!: An Easter Book for Kids and Toddlers • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$313.54

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$348.24

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.45

Total project goal

$409.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $409.69

2 Donors

-$409.69

Donations toward project cost

-$348.24

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$61.45

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