In our classroom, we’re building a learning environment that supports language development, motor skills, and environmental awareness—all at once! I'm requesting engaging tools like Where's Spot?, verb flashcards, Montessori toys, sorting games, and fine motor stacking sets to promote communication and hands-on discovery. I’m also seeking practical classroom supports such as dry-erase markers, removable labels, laminating pouches, hook-and-loop fasteners, and a nesting block playset to help make materials more durable and reusable.
Each item in this project helps us reduce waste and promote sustainability.
Dry-erase markers and labels allow us to reuse materials again and again, minimizing paper use. Laminating pouches help preserve learning tools, extending their life across school years. Hook-and-loop dots support interactive, hands-on learning games that can be reassembled in endless ways.
Our Montessori-based sensory toys, stacking sets, and sorting activities not only build vocabulary, fine motor skills, and sequencing—but are also made of durable, reusable materials like wood and FSC-certified paper. We use these tools to spark meaningful conversations about the environment, sorting recyclables, conserving resources, and taking care of our Earth.
With your help, my students will grow as thinkers, talkers, and problem-solvers—while learning how small, daily choices (like reusing instead of tossing) can help protect our planet.
More than three‑quarters 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
Melissa & Doug Nesting and Sorting Blocks - 6 Buildings, 6 Wooden Vehicles - FSC Certified
• Amazon Business
$25.99
1
$25.99
Montessori Sensory Toys for 2-6 Year Olds | 58-Piece Learning & Sorting Games with Mystery Box | Preschool Activities & Speech Therapy Gifts | Easter Basket Stuffers, Birthday Gifts for Boys & Girls
• Amazon Business
$22.99
1
$22.99
Verb Flash Cards Volume 1 | 40 Action Picture Cards for Kids and Adults | ESL Teaching Materials for Adults | Picture Cards for Speech Therapy and Home Schooling | Vocabulary Builder
• Amazon Business
$17.95
1
$17.95
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, for Use with Thermal Laminators, 8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Letter Size Sheets, 100-Pack
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
Jumlys Montessori Wooden Burger Stacking Toys for 2, 3, 4, 5 Year Olds, Fine Motor Toys for Kids Boys Girls, Ideal Preschool Educational and Learning Toys, Perfect Christmas Birthday Gifts
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers Chisel Tip Assorted Colors 12 Count
• Amazon Business
$8.97
1
$8.97
JUMINIZ 1000 Pcs (500 Pairs) 0.59inch Diameter Hook and Loop Fastener Self Adhesive Round Circle Sticky Sticker Dots for Arts and Crafts School Classroom Home and Office Use, White
• Amazon Business
$5.99
1
$5.99
Where's Spot?: A Lift-the-Flap Book
• Amazon Business
$5.00
1
$5.00
Avery Multi-Use Removable Labels, 1" x 3", White, Non-Printable, 72 Blank Labels Total (6728)
• Amazon Business
$1.42
1
$1.42
Materials cost
$113.29
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$1.70
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$144.99
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$25.59
Total project goal
$170.58
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$170.58
1 Donor
-$72.50
Donations toward project cost
-$72.50
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$0.00
match offer
-$85.28
Match offer toward project cost
-$72.49
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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