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Mr. Kelly from Peoria, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fun and Exciting Books and Learning Materials

Help me give my students fun and exciting new learning materials for Pre School!

  • $650 goal

This project expired on September 1, 2025.

This project expired on September 1, 2025.

My Project

I teach Special Education Pre School in Illinois. My students have multiple disabilities and come from various different back grounds.

I enjoy sharing my passion for music and reading while teaching my students the love for learning.

I choose books, learning materials and classroom supplies that will help support my students and I, while we work towards my student's Individual Education plans and learning goals.

Any help you are willing to give my class will be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your support.

Mr. Kelly Valeska Hinton Early Education Center Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fisher-Price Little People Zoo Animal Friends • Amazon Business $59.39 1 $59.39
Fisher-Price Little People Farm Animal Friends with Baby Bunnies & Piglets • Amazon Business $49.49 1 $49.49
Lakeshore Heavy-Duty Tambourines - Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore The Snowy Day Storytelling Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Lakeshore The Very Hungry Caterpillar Storytelling Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Yuanhe Bingo Daubers Dot Markers - Mixed Colors Set of 24 Pack-12Colors • Amazon Business $28.29 1 $28.29
Echolife 6 Pieces Craft Hole Punches with 10 Glitter Cardstock Paper, Handmade Paper Punch Set Different Shapes for DIY Arts Crafting Scrapbooking Random Color • Amazon Business $22.59 1 $22.59
Melissa & Doug? Musical Instruments Sound Puzzle • Quill.com $21.68 1 $21.68
Briarpatch Let's Feed the Very Hungry Caterpillar Game - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $20.62 1 $20.62
The Snowy Day Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $18.99 1 $18.99
VELCRO Brand – 30 ft Sticky Back Hook and Loop Fasteners – Peel and Stick Permanent Adhesive Tape Keeps Classrooms, Home, and Offices Organized – Cut-to-Length Roll | 3/4 in Wide | Black, (91137) • Amazon Business $18.85 1 $18.85
Harper Collins The Grouchy Ladybug Board Book • Quill.com $18.35 1 $18.35
Fisher-Price Little People Musical Toddler Toy Sit with Me School Bus with Lights Sounds & 2 Figures for Pretend Play Kids Ages 1+ Years • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Fisher-Price Little People Toddler Toy Train Choo-Choo Zoo with Music Sounds and 3 Figures for Pretend Play Ages 1+ Years • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
Bright Creations Multicolored 2mm EVA Foam Sheets for Cosplay, Costumes, Arts and Crafts Projects, 4 x 6 inches - Pack of 96 • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Story Puppets Kit • Blick Art Materials $14.16 1 $14.16
Dr. Seuss's Green Eggs and Ham with 12 Silly Sounds!: An Interactive Read and Listen Book (Dr. Seuss Sound Books) • Amazon Business $13.58 1 $13.58
Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat with 12 Silly Sounds!: An Interactive Read and Listen Book (Dr. Seuss Sound Books) • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49
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
KIDS PREFERRED World of Eric Carle, The Very Hungry Caterpillar Bean Bag Toy, 10 inches • Amazon Business $8.39 1 $8.39
The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $8.02 1 $8.02
Sharpie Permanent Marker Fine Tip Assorted 12/Pack (30075/30072) • Staples $7.99 1 $7.99
Beginner Books - Dr. Seuss's 1 2 3 - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $7.29 1 $7.29
The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse • Amazon Business $5.33 1 $5.33
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? • Amazon Business $5.28 1 $5.28

Materials cost

$496.84

Vendor shipping charges

 $17.96

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$552.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$97.46

Total project goal

$649.71

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