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Help Make My Kindergarten Classroom Engaging and Functional

Help me give my students the resources and tools they need to be successful in Kindergarten.

2 donors
$965 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

I would like some items to help my kindergarten classroom with organization and student engagement.

We love to start our day with a story that the students choose, having a bookshelf to display different books each month lets them see the different types of books available.

In my district, Kindergarteners do not get to visit and check out books from the library during the day. The book bags and books will give me the opportunity to send home books every week for students to read with their families.

The LEGO table and LEGOS will give my students a fun way to work on their fine motor skills. They love being able to build and play using their imagination.

Mrs. Diepstraten

Grades PreK-2

Sun Terrace Elementary School

Concord, CA

California

More than half of students from low‑income households

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At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will reach 32 students.

2 donors have given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Kaplan Early Learning Carolina Large 5-Shelf Wood Book Display • Kaplan Early Learning Company $284.36 1 $284.36

Renga Bricks Kids 2 in 1 Play Table and 2 Chair Set with Storage, Compatible with Lego and Duplo Bricks, Activity Table Playset Furniture with Modern White Color • Amazon Business $199.99 1 $199.99

LEGO Classic Large Brick Box - 10698 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $67.46 1 $67.46

48 Packs Book Bags for Classroom Book Pouches Bulk Reading Book Bags with Handles Name Tags Clear Nylon Book Bags for Student School Classroom Homework Supplies, 12.6 x 10 Inch • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99

Lakeshore Leveled Books Classroom Library 1 - Books Only - Level C (K) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $37.00 1 $37.00

Lakeshore Leveled Books Classroom Library 1 - Books Only - Level A (K) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $36.00 1 $36.00

Lakeshore Leveled Books Classroom Library 1 - Books Only - Level B (K) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.00 1 $34.00

Materials cost			$708.80
Vendor shipping charges			$5.35
Sales tax			$64.86
3rd party payment processing fee			$10.63
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$819.64
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$144.64
Total project goal			$964.28
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$964.28
1 Donor			-$482.14
Donations toward project cost			-$409.82
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$72.32
match offer			-$482.14
Match offer toward project cost			-$409.82
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$72.32
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Help Make My Kindergarten Classroom Engaging and Functional

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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This teacher needs your help!

Help Make My Kindergarten Classroom Engaging and Functional

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Give this project a boost!

My Project

Equity Focus

Boost your odds

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes

How we calculate what's needed

Give back to your community

Project Activity

Project Activity

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Supporting teachers and students since 2000

About Us

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Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
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