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Ms. Burks from Austin TX is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Gnarley Narwhals are Swimming for Knowledge!

Help me give my students a classroom that is fun stimulates their little minds!

  • $600 goal

This project expired on May 15, 2020.

This project expired on May 15, 2020.

My Students

I teach a very enthusiastic bunch of Pre-Kindergartners! Our class size is 22 with 16 being ESL (English Second Language) learners. My students are part of a Title 1 School and come from varying cultures and area regions.

My students come in every morning with bright faces and curious minds!

Throughout the day they enjoy books, drawing pictures, creating new designs with recycled products and using their imaginations in learning centers. They work so hard practicing sight words, letter sounds and even love math and science! These little minds can't get enough!

My Project

The classroom we are building is one to encourage reading, while introducing my students imaginations to the wonders of books, science and math! We just need your help in getting everything through our door! The large carpet will be placed in the front of the classroom and used as a gathering place during mini-lessons and share time. The bookshelves will be used to create a science learning center, build a library and create a math station.

The donations to this project will allow for a more organized a classroom that will improve structure along with classroom management and enhance the hunger for knowledge that these little ones possess.

As a first year teacher, I am doing my absolute best to bring excitement to the classroom, but I truly need your support to make this a reality. Thanks!

Ms. Burks
Never Before Funded Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ameristrong Classroom Carpet-Good Shape: Rectangle, Rug Dimensions: 6' W x 9' L, Color: Navy (NY) • Teachers' School Supply $112.26 1 $112.26
Kindergarten Fiction (10 Bk Set) • AKJ Education $69.45 1 $69.45
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Puppet Theater (Sturdy Non-Tip Base, Plush Curtains, 52 ″ H xd7 18″ W xd7 24.75″ L, Great Gift for Girls and Boys - Best for 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 Year Olds) • Amazon Business $67.99 1 $67.99
FURINNO 11107WH-GR 7 Reversible, 11-Cube, White Green • Amazon Business $52.02 1 $52.02
FURINNO 11107WH-GR 7 Reversible, 11-Cube, White Green • Amazon Business $52.02 1 $52.02
HOMFA Toy Storage Organizer Rack Kids Book Organizer Non-woven Fabric Storage Bin Bookcase Storage for Toddlers • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Furinno Pasir 3-Tier Open Shelf Bookcase, White/Green 11003WH/GR • Amazon Business $15.54 2 $31.08
Melissa & Doug Barn Buddies Hand Puppets, Puppet Sets (Cow, Sheep, Horse, Duck, Chicken, Pig, Soft Plush Material, Set of 6) Great Gift for Girls and Boys - Best for 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 Year Olds • Amazon Business $21.58 1 $21.58
What's That, Mittens? • AKJ Education $3.64 1 $3.64
Splish, Splash! • AKJ Education $3.64 1 $3.64

Materials cost

$453.67

Vendor shipping charges

$19.34

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$509.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.97

Total project goal

$599.79

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