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Mrs. Albrecht from Thousand Oaks, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hands on Materials for Early Learners

Help me give my students engaging and hands on materials for the classroom.

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Mrs. Albrecht Weathersfield Elementary School
Thousand Oaks, CA Grades PreK-2

My Project

These wonderful hands-on materials for early learners will truly make learning very engaging, interactive, and meaningful for the students. Young children understand concepts better when they can touch, explore, and experiment with real objects. I am requesting Sensory Bins, Sand Painting Light Box, Uppercase Alphabet & Number Dough Stampers, Magnetic Letters, WikkiStix Early Learning Trio, and more. These wonderful materials support different learning styles, especially for visual and kinesthetic learners, and help build important skills like problem-solving, creativity, and coordination. Hands-on activities also encourage curiosity and independence, allowing children to learn at their own pace. Overall, they create a fun and supportive environment that strengthens understanding and fosters a lifelong love of learning.

24 students impacted

Mrs. Albrecht will only receive her materials if this project is fully funded by July 28.

Mrs. Albrecht Weathersfield Elementary School Grades PreK-2 Thousand Oaks, CA View local requests 24 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Asoxt Sensory Bin for Boy Girl Kid Toy - 43pcs Play Sand Art Kit with Sandbox, 4lb Color Sand, 17 Molds, Sensory Toy Birthday Gift for Girl Toddler Ages 3-8 • Amazon Business $28.04 2 $56.08
Odoorgames Sand Painting Light Box, Sensory Light Table for Kids - 3 Color Temperature & 10 Levels Adjustable Brightness, 16" (Blue) • Amazon Business $26.99 2 $53.98
Uppercase Alphabet & Number Dough Stampers • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Coogam Magnetic Letters 251 Pcs with Magnetic Board and Storage Box - Uppercase Lowercase Foam Alphabet ABC Magnets for Fridge Refrigerator - Educational Toy Set for Classroom Kids Learning Spelling • Amazon Business $24.54 2 $49.08
WikkiStix Early Learning Trio, Alphabet, Numbers and Shapes for Easy, Fun Preschool Learning, Made in The USA • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
BrainSpark 48PCS Translucent Mulit-Color DigitBlocks Magnetic Building Blocks, Montessori Clear Magnet Cubes for Boys Girls Stacking Block Sets Ages 3-9 • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Whaply Small Mini Flashlights Pack of 30,Assorted Colors,New Type Cob Light,With Battery • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
CHEFAN 12 Pack Felt Storyboard Pieces for Toddler, Flannel Board Stories for Preschool Activities, Old McDonald Had a Farm and 11 Other Stories. • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Learning Resources Circular Sorting Tray, 11-1/4 x 3/4 Inch, Yellow (LER0196) • Quill.com $8.36 4 $33.44
Learning Resources Translucent Geometric Shapes, 408/Set (LER1766) • Quill.com $32.93 1 $32.93
Bedwina Large Farm Animal Toys - 12 Pack - Plastic Farm Animals for Kids, Realistic 3-5 Inch Ranch / Barnyard Toy Figures Styles Include Sheep, Horse, Goat, Duck, Chicken, Turkey, Cow, Pig • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
Wikki Stix - Triple Pak - Nature, Primary, Neon - 144 Pieces • Kaplan Early Learning Company $26.06 1 $26.06
Learning Resources Backyard Bugs Counters 72/Set (LER0457) • Staples $22.99 1 $22.99
Translucent Numbers • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
Translucent Letters • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
Easy Grip Tweezers - Set Of 12 • Teachers' School Supply $14.99 1 $14.99
Colorations Translucent Multi-Color Uppercase Plastic Letters, 3/4" Ea, 208 Pieces, Collaging, ABC Letters, Alphabet For Kids • Amazon Business $14.44 1 $14.44
Syhood 30 Pcs Wooden Community Helpers Toys Multicultural Career Wooden People Figures Dolls Small Diversity Professionals Wood Blocks for Preschool Classroom Decorations Games Educational Supplies • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Fun Express Jumbo Buttons for Crafts Bulk Set - 94 Extra Large Plastic 8 Vivid Colors & Shapes | 2 Inch Big Buttons for Kids Classroom Activities, Sorting Games & DIY Art Projects • Amazon Business $12.29 1 $12.29
GKDOMS Counting Animals Toys Matching Game with Sorting Bowls Preschool Learning Activities Montessori Sensory Toy for Math Color Sorting, Party Favors Birthday Exchange Gifts for Toddlers • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
LOVESTOWN Toddler Scissors, 4PCS Blunt Tip Adaptive Safety Scissor Stocking Stuffer for Kids & Children, Playdough Tools Cutting Skills Preschool Hand-Eye Coordination Activity, DIY Craft Supplies • Amazon Business $5.68 1 $5.68

Materials cost

$610.34

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.65

Sales tax

 $55.85

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$707.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$124.76

Total project goal

$831.76

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 $831.76

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