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Mrs. J. from Kalamazoo MI is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Having Buckets of Fun This Summer! Pre-K Summer Buckets

Help me give my students materials to fill their buckets with summer fun!

  • 6 donors
  • $486 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

Hi and welcome to the end of preschool 2023/2024! My goal for this project is to provide my students with enriching, hands-on experiences that keep their minds engaged during summer break that will foster a love of learning that lasts a lifetime.

These resources will empower them to explore, create, and enjoy the wonders of the world around them.

Sidewalk chalk encourages artistic expression while developing fine motor skills and writing practice. Bubbles inspire outdoor play and explorations of scientific concepts. The playdough will create sensory experiences as well as making their fingers stronger for Kindergarten. And these handy buckets will not only provide a little bit of fun but also a great way to carry all of their summer supplies!

Mrs. J.
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sensory Sand Blue 5 Pounds of Sensory Play Sand Bulk Refill • Amazon Business $16.44 5 $82.20
Play-Doh Bulk Winter Colors 12-Pack of Non-Toxic Modeling Compound, 4-Ounce Cans • Amazon Business $13.99 5 $69.95
Woanger Set of 36 Beach Pails Sand Buckets and Sand Shovels Set, 5 Inch Sand Bucket Play Set Colorful Plastic Beach Buckets Sand Castle Kit for Boys and Girls Birthday Party Favor • Amazon Business $40.79 1 $40.79
Inscraft 48 Pack 14’’ Big Bubble Wands, 8 Colors Bulk for Summer Toy, Outdoor/Indoor Activity Use, Easter, Birthday, Graduation, Shower, Bubbles Party Favors Supplies for Kids • Amazon Business $39.98 1 $39.98
GoSports Playground Balls for Kids (Heavy Duty Set of 6) with Carry Bag and Ball Pump (Choose 8.5” or 10” Sizes) • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
JOYIN 180 PCS Washable Sidewalk Chalks Set in 20 Colors Non-Toxic Jumbo Chalk for Outdoor Art Play, Painting on Chalkboard, Blackboard and Playground • Amazon Business $29.95 1 $29.95
Xcello Sports Soccer Balls with Assorted Colors with Pump • Amazon Business $26.55 1 $26.55
Hiboom 6 Pcs Glow in The Dark 10'' Sports Kickball Set Includes Dodgeball Playground Ball Air Pump 100 Glow Sticks Storage Bag for Adults Playground School Backyard Game Outdoor Indoor Games • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Boley Rubber Basketball Set with Pump - 3 Pk 22 inch Size 3 Indoor & Outdoor Basketballs for Kids 3+ • Amazon Business $22.88 1 $22.88
Amazon Basics Sandwich Storage Bags, 300 Count • Amazon Business $6.74 1 $6.74

Materials cost

$377.02

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$412.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.83

Total project goal

$485.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $485.51

3 Donors

-$97.09

Donations toward project cost

-$82.53

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.56

match offer

-$388.41

Match offer toward project cost

-$330.15

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.26

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