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Ms. Osterholt from Richmond, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help! My Kindergarten Class Thrive!

Help me give my students an awesome kindergarten experience with fun books, manipulatives, and flexible seating.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Osterholt's classroom raised $590

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate 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 Students

Do you remember that feeling of your first day of kindergarten? I sure do and want to give my students a classroom experience to remember. I teach in a Title I school and my students are excited to start kindergarten and to start school in person. Before this school year begins I am in need of some supplies to kickstart the year and give these students the best first year of school.

My Project

I am in need of materials to build my classroom. I am a first year teacher entering my very first classroom and do not have many things just yet.

I am in need of a few flexible seating choices.

Flexible seating allows students to take charge of their learning and make the choices that work best for them. During independent work times, they choose a location in the classroom that works for them.

All of my students would benefit from new manipulative for the classroom along with new classroom materials such as stamps, dot markers, erasable pouches, play kitchen food, etc. These materials will be used for art projects, everyday creative playtime.

I am also in need of books for my library while I have a good collection I am missing a few of my favorite authors!

Thank you!

Ms. Osterholt Michelle Obama Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Richmond, CA View local requests

Nearly all 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

20 students impacted 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Storex Letter Size Flat Storage Tray – Organizer Bin with Non-Snap Lid for Classroom, Office and Home, Assorted Colors, 5-Pack (62534U05C) • Amazon Business $57.99 1 $57.99
PicassoTiles 100 Piece Set 100pcs Magnet Building Tiles Clear Magnetic 3D Building Blocks Construction Playboards, Creativity beyond Imagination, Inspirational, Recreational, Educational Conventional • Amazon Business $47.99 1 $47.99
Trideer Inflated Wobble Cushion - Wiggle Seat for Sensory Kids(Multiple Colors), Core Balance Disc (Extra Thick), Flexible Seating for All Age(Office & School & Home) (34cm Avocado) • Amazon Business $14.98 3 $44.94
HH889 - Themed Calendar Mini Accents • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
David Shannon Set Pack of 4 Books, It's Christmas David, No David, David Gets in Trouble, David Goes to School • Amazon Business $37.77 1 $37.77
Dot Markers Kit, 12 Colors Washable Fun Art Marker for Toddlers, Bingo Daubers for Preschool Children, Dab Paint Marker Set Coloring Supplies Including Activity Book • Amazon Business $14.95 2 $29.90
IRIS USA MCC Plastic Clear Hobby Modular Craft Supply Art Satchel Storage Box Organizer with snap-tight closure latch, Small, 10 Pack • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
KidKraft KidKraft 115-Piece Deluxe Tasty Treats Pretend Play Food Set, Plastic Grocery and Pantry Items ,Gift for Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $17.74 1 $17.74
Amazon Basics Heavy Duty Dry Erase Ticket Holder Pockets 8.5" X 11", Pack of 25 • Amazon Business $14.05 1 $14.05
Tiny Mills 60 Pcs Holidays and Occasions Assorted Stampers for Kids • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Animals Figure,54 Piece Mini Jungle Animals Toys Set,ValeforToy Realistic Wild Vinyl Plastic Animal Learning Party Favors Toys for Boys Girls Kids Toddlers Forest Small Animals Playset Cupcake Topper • Amazon Business $13.45 1 $13.45
I Promise • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
Didax Educational Resources Unifix Cubes Set (100 Pack) • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
You Matter • Amazon Business $12.29 1 $12.29
The Day the Crayons Came Home • Amazon Business $11.75 1 $11.75
Foam Dice Set - Bulk Pack of 36, 1.5 Inch Large Assorted Colorful Foam Dice Cubes with Number Dots, Use for Kids, Classrooms, Math Games, Building Toys, Party Supplies by Bedwina • Amazon Business $11.29 1 $11.29
Oxford Two-Pocket Folders, Assorted Colors, Letter Size, 25 per box (57513) • Amazon Business $9.81 1 $9.81
The Crayons' Book of Feelings • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Elongdi Water Beads Pack Rainbow Mix 50,000 Beads Growing Balls, Jelly Water Gel Beads for Spa Refill, Kids Sensory Toys , Vases, Plant, Wedding and Home Decor • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$425.85

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$38.97

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.39

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$501.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$88.45

Total project goal

$589.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$589.66

3 Donors

-$564.66

Donations toward project cost

-$479.96

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$84.70

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

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$0.00

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