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Ms. Riederer from Saint Paul MN is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hands-on Learning Materials

Help me give my students hands-on classroom materials to keep learning engaging and fun!

  • 6 donors
  • $783 still needed

expires Aug 28

  • 6 donors
  • $783 still needed
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My Project

These materials are the types of things that students will ask to play with all the time and they will reinforce the concepts we are working on in class.

Our students need materials that help them learn through practical, hands on experiences.

I want to provide our youngest learners with engaging, interactive learning experiences that will be fun. Let's replace worksheets and apps with engaging games that involve counting, build fine motor skills, build emerging literacy skills and increase social interactions. Help me bring the joy to the learning experience with these materials and games.

This project will allow my students to use colorful white board markers to write and draw during small group literacy instruction. Hands on math games will model addition and subtraction for students. Sometimes my students struggle to learn the basics like their letters. The letter finding and building activities will keep practice engaging while the children learn these important literacy building blocks. Our goal for this project is the help all students reach their kindergarten standards in literacy and math while instilling a love and excitement for learning.

Ms. Riederer
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Grab & Play Math Games - Gr. 1-2 - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $149.00 1 $149.00
Lakeshore Pop & Add to 20 Game • Lakeshore Learning Materials $32.99 2 $65.98
Tiny Land Train Set 110pcs Wooden Train Set, Toy Train for Boys & Girls with Wooden Train Track, Wooden Toys for 3-7 Years Old Toddlers & Kids, Railway Set Christmas Toys for Kids • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Lakeshore Double-Sided Magnetic Letter Tiles • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
[2 Pack] Kids Noise Cancelling Headphones, SNR 28 dB Kids Ear Protection Earmuffs for Autism, Toddler, Children, Noise Cancelling Sound Proof Earmuffs/Headphones for Concerts, Air Shows, Fireworks • Amazon Business $19.99 3 $59.97
Lakeshore Peg Number Boards • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Touch & Read Write & Wipe Cards • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Letter Recognition Instant Learning Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Gamenote 12 Pack Magnetic Small White Board Set - Double Sided Magnet Dry Erase Ruled Lap Boards 9x12 Lined Whiteboard for Kids Student Learning • Amazon Business $37.98 1 $37.98
V-Opitos Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils, 320 Pack Pre-Sharpened Pencils with Top Erasers, Bulk Yellow Pencils for School Teacher Supplies, Writing, Drawing and Sketching • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Lakeshore Nuts About Counting! • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
Lakeshore Find & Write CVC Words Activity Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
Lakeshore Trace & Write Alphabet Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $32.99 1 $32.99
AXEARTE Montessori Educational Toys -Alphabet Learning Locks and Keys for Kids Toys- Learning Toys Set with 26 Locks & 26 Keys- Toddler Toy Baby Sensory Fine Motor Skills Toys- ABC Locks and Keys Toys • Amazon Business $32.96 1 $32.96
Lakeshore Giant Magnetic Draw & Write Page • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Lakeshore Write & Wipe Alphabet Practice Cards • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Coogam Matching Letters Fine Motor Toy, 26 PCS Double-Sided ABC Dinosaur Alphabet Match Game with Uppercase Lowercase, Preschool Educational Montessori Learning Toys for Toddlers • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98
Lakeshore Find the Letter Activity Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $27.99 1 $27.99
Fuutreo 120 Pcs Magnetic Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Whiteboard Markers with Erasers Assorted Colors Erasable Markers Dry Erase Pens for Writing on Whiteboard Mirror Glass School Office Home • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Staples Power Extreme Electric Pencil Sharpener Black (21834) • Staples $25.64 1 $25.64
Rarlan Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fluorescent, 96 Count Bulk Pack • Amazon Business $24.96 1 $24.96
Learning Resources Smart Snacks Number Pops - 20 Pieces, Ages 2+,Toddler Number Learning Toys, Preschool Math Games, Fine Motor Toys, Numbers for Kids • Amazon Business $24.94 1 $24.94
Kids Toys Magnetic Tiles Starter Set, Magnetic Blocks for Toddlers Magnet Building Toys Preschool Montessori Learning Games for 3+ Year Old Boys & Girls, Creative Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $19.79 1 $19.79
White Board Sticker, Dry Eraser Paper for Wall, Upgrade PET-No Ghost, 1.45x11ft, Stain-Proof Peel and Stick Film Self Adhesive Wall Paper Roll for Classroom/Office/Kids Painting, 3 Dry Erase Markers • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Lakeshore Learn the Alphabet! Dough Mats • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
Magna-Tiles® Cars Expansion Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
Lakeshore Learn to Count! Dough Mats • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
INNER-ACTIVE Play Putty Therapy Putty for Kids with Charms Deep Blue Sea Theraputty Soft Resistance, Increase Fine Motor Skills and Finger Strength, Physical and Occupational Therapy Toy • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Lakeshore Magnetic Hooks - Set of 5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $11.99 1 $11.99
KMUYSL Short Vowel Spelling Flashcards, CVC Sight Words Handwriting Cards, Learn to Write Phonics Flash Cards, Fine Motor Montessori Educational Toy Gift for Kids 3 4 5 Years Old, 104 Pieces • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
BIC Brite Liner Stick Highlighters, Chisel, Assorted, 12/Pack (BL11-AST) • Quill.com $9.53 1 $9.53

Materials cost

$1,075.49

Vendor shipping charges

 $32.24

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$16.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,153.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$203.62

Total project goal

$1,357.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,357.48

5 Donors

-$400.00

Donations toward project cost

-$340.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.00

match offer

-$175.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$148.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.25

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 $782.49

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