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Ms. Nesbitt from Charlotte, NC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hands on Learning Fun

Help me give my students hands on learning activities and materials to enhances their classroom learning experience.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Nesbitt's classroom raised $302

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My Students

My Pre-K students are eager to learn and experience school. However, the odds are stacked against them. They are growing up in poverty in a violent neighborhood. My students at 4 and 5 years old deal with situations most adults will never have to deal with in their lifetime. 100% of the students at my school receive free or reduced priced lunch. Many of them are performing below grade level. Despite gains this past year, academic performance is still a struggle. They have to deal with hardship after hardship inside and outside of school yet, they are some of the most resilient and passionate kids you will ever meet. These kids have a place in my heart because of their unconditional love for learning. I am determined to make our time together more meaningful than ever, and I refuse to let our lack of access to resources hold us back.

My Project

The materials and supplies that I am requesting for my students already have a "home." In other words, I know exactly where everything will go. We just need your help in getting everything through our door! The felt story pieces will be used during read aloud and in the reading stations for retelling.

The Alphabet center chart will be used to help students recognize not only letters and names but as well as begin to recognize beginning sounds or words.

The screwdriver board will allow students to strengthen their fine motor skills for pre- writing. The wooden cutting set will provide students a safe way to learn practical life skills. The creamers will provide students an opportunity to practice pouring skills. The laminating pouches and colored paper provide opportunities for more hands on learning activities to be created to enhance their pre-k experience.

Project tagged as

Charlotte, NC
Grades PreK-2
Early Development
Literacy
Traditional School
Educational Kits & Games
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

Ms. Nesbitt Renaissance West Steam Academy 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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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Alphabet Center Pocket Chart • Kaplan Early Learning Company $35.06 1 $35.06

I Love My White Shoes Felt Set - 12 Pieces • Kaplan Early Learning Company $22.46 1 $22.46

Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons Felt Set - 14 Pieces • Kaplan Early Learning Company $22.46 1 $22.46

Froggy Felt Story Set • Kaplan Early Learning Company $20.66 1 $20.66

Biubee 11 Pcs Montessori Screw Driver Board Sets- Kids Montessori Screw Materials Practical Basic Life Skills Educational Learning Toys for Children Kids Over 3 Year Old • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99

TOP BRIGHT Wooden Play Food for Kids Kitchen - Pretend Play Food Toy for Toddlers, Cutting Fruits and Vegetables Set for 2 3 Years Old Boy and Girl Birthday Gifts • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99

Little Red Hen Felt Set - 17 Pieces • Kaplan Early Learning Company $16.16 1 $16.16

Nuova Premium Thermal Laminating Pouches, 9" x 11.5"/Letter Size/3 mil, 200 Pack (LP200H) • Amazon Business $16.02 1 $16.02

Acrylic Fall Table Scatter Tactile Sensory Toys Set - 220pcs Sensory Toy Set 5 Color Acrylic Gems Fine Motor Skills Toys, Great for Toddler to Counting, Sorting, Rewards Prizes and Festival Decor • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99

Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Paper,"Classic" 5-Color Assortment, 625 Sheets, 24 lb/89 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91623) • Amazon Business $14.07 1 $14.07

Winco Stainless Steel Bell Creamer, 8-Ounce, Medium • Amazon Business $2.16 2 $4.32

Materials cost			$203.18
Vendor shipping charges			$3.79
Sales tax			$15.85
3rd party payment processing fee			$3.05
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$255.87
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$45.15
Total project goal			$301.02
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$301.02
5 Donors			-$201.08
Donations toward project cost			-$174.67
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$26.41
match offer			-$95.54
Match offer toward project cost			-$81.21
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$14.33
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$4.41
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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