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Ms. Cox from Louisville, KY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hands-On, Hearts-In: Growing Little Learners Together!

Help me give my students the Science of Reading Phonics Activities Bundle, Hand2Mind foam pattern blocks, supply organizers, and Flex-Space seats to create a hands-on, organized, and engaging learning environment focused on building strong math and literacy skills.

  • $1,508 goal

This project expired on November 6, 2025.

This project expired on November 6, 2025.

My Project

My kindergarteners are full of energy, curiosity, and joy. They come to school eager to explore, create, and connect with the world around them. As a first-year teacher, I want to give them the strong start they deserve by creating a classroom filled with engaging, hands-on tools that support both literacy and math learning. My students thrive when they can move, touch, build, and interact with their learning—so I’ve chosen resources that reflect those needs.

This project will transform our space into a more comfortable, organized, and engaging place to learn.

The Science of Reading Phonics Activities Bundle will help my students grow into confident readers using research-backed, structured lessons. The Hand2Mind foam pattern blocks and connecting cubes will turn our math centers into places of exploration and discovery. The Flex-Space washable comfy floor seats will give students a choice in where they work, helping them focus and feel at home. The supply organizer will keep our tools easy to find, so we can spend more time learning and less time searching.

Your support will help me build a warm, well-equipped classroom where every student can learn and grow. Thank you for helping me create a space where little learners feel confident, curious, and excited about school!

Ms. Cox Wilkerson Traditional 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.

Louisville, KY 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

Never Before Funded 24 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Science of Reading Phonics Activities Bundle - K-Gr. 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $229.00 2 $458.00
hand2mind Foam Pattern Blocks, Geometric Shapes for Kids, Pattern Play, Toddler Pattern Blocks, Learning Shapes for Kindergarten, 3D Shapes Manipulatives, Sorting Math Blocks (Set of 1,250) • Amazon Business $84.99 2 $169.98
ZERUIDM Rotating Art Supply Organizer Storage Caddy for Kids - 9 Bin Craft Crayon Marker Organizer for School Desk, Lazy Susan Pencil Holder for Classroom Organization, School Supplies • Amazon Business $26.99 6 $161.94
Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Gray • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 2 $139.98
hand2mind Centimeter Cubes, Math Linking Cubes, Plastic Cubes, Snap Blocks, Color Sorting, Connecting Cubes, Math Manipulatives, Counting Cubes for Kids Math, Math Cubes, Math Counters (Set of 1000) • Amazon Business $41.15 3 $123.45
Hand2Mind Alphabet Word Work Small Group Set - Early Literacy Development Kit for Toddlers, Preschool Ages 3+ Years • Kaplan Early Learning Company $89.96 1 $89.96
hand2mind Ten Frame Sensory Bubble Poppers, Pop Fidget Toys for Kids, Counting Math Manipulatives Kindergarten, Fidgets for Classroom, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Easter Basket Stuffers (Set of 6) • Amazon Business $9.99 4 $39.96
Really Good Stuff EZread Sound Box Mats and Chips - 18 Dry Erase Mats and 60 Chips for up to 6 Students at a Time - Teach Students to Map Sound Patterns, Elkonin Boxes, Science of Reading • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99

Materials cost

$1,203.26

Vendor shipping charges

$29.90

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$18.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,281.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$226.10

Total project goal

$1,507.31

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