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Mrs. Hamblin from Pinellas Park, FL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Growing 4th Grade Minds

Help me give my students a fun and engaging learning environment by using manipulatives in the classroom and connecting them to reading!

  • $413 goal

This project expired on September 1, 2025.

This project expired on September 1, 2025.

My Project

I’m seeking support to provide meaningful materials for my classroom that will be used during morning time to support low-income students in developing vital skills they often don’t have the opportunity to build at home. Many of my students come to school without access to educational games, puzzles, building tools, or social-emotional learning resources. By offering hands-on materials before the school day begins, I can create a calm, engaging space where students start their day with activities that strengthen their logical thinking, spatial reasoning, and emotional awareness. These tools help students learn how to problem-solve, communicate, and regulate their emotions—skills that are just as important as academics. Your donation will directly support these young learners by giving them the resources they need to grow into confident, curious, and capable individuals. Thank you for helping me make mornings a powerful and positive start for every child.

Mrs. Hamblin Pinellas Central Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Pinellas Park, FL View local requests

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

Never Before Funded 40 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on TPT • TPT $100.00 2 $200.00
1000+ PCS Party Favors for Kids, Fidget Toys Pack, Birthday Gift,Christmas Stocking Stuffers,Christmas Gift,Treasure Box, Goodie Bag Stuffers, Carnival Prizes,Pinata Filler Sensory Toy for Classroom • Amazon Business $26.38 1 $26.38
330 pcs Building Blocks, Educational Building Toys Stem Toys Building Discs Sets Interlocking Solid Plastic for Preschool Toddlers Girls and Boys by Winlip • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
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
Lewo Wooden Stacking Board Games Building Blocks for Kids Boys Girls- 48 Pieces • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$316.23

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$350.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.94

Total project goal

$412.91

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