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Ms. Windom from Chicago, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Our Little Learners Thrive!

Help me give my students engaging literacy and math materials. Engaging literacy and math materials play a crucial role in the success of Pre-K students by fostering a love for learning and enhancing critical skills.

  • $1,288 goal

This project expired on November 8, 2025.

This project expired on November 8, 2025.

My Project

In our vibrant classroom, we strive to create an engaging and nurturing environment that stimulates curiosity and growth. To enhance our learning experience, I am seeking support to acquire engaging literacy and math games and manipulatives that will enrich our curriculum and inspire our little learners.

Early childhood education is a critical time for developing foundational skills in literacy and mathematics.

Research shows that children who have access to interactive and playful learning resources are more likely to develop a strong interest in these subjects. Engaging literacy games can help children develop phonemic awareness, vocabulary, and comprehension skills, while hands-on math manipulatives allow them to explore number concepts, patterns, and problem-solving in a tactile way.

In our preschool classroom, I want to provide my students with resources that not only meet educational standards but also spark their imagination and creativity. Games that encourage cooperative play foster social skills and teamwork, while manipulatives support individualized learning and discovery. By investing in these resources, we can build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

With your support, we can purchase a variety of literacy and math games and manipulatives that cater to diverse learning styles and interests. Together, we can create an environment where children feel excited to learn and explore, setting them on a path toward academic success.

Thank you for considering our project. Your generosity will make a lasting impact on our classroom and the lives of our young learners.

Ms. Windom Clissold Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Half of 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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Science of Reading Vocabulary Activities Bundle - K • Lakeshore Learning Materials $219.00 1 $219.00
Early Math Folder Game Libraries - Pre K-K - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $159.00 1 $159.00
Magnetic Math Activity Tins - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $119.00 1 $119.00
Accelerate Learning Math Activity Journal - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $42.99 2 $85.98
Super-Fun Marble Run - Master Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 2 $59.98
How Long Is It? Measurement Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Printing Numbers Practice Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 5 $49.95
Letter Recognition Instant Learning Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Crinkle-Cut Craft Scissors Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Shapes Instant Learning Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Activity Tree for Chicka Chicka Boom Boom • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Jumbo Magnetic Letters - Lowercase • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Red Baseline Ruled Newsprint - Pre K-Kindergarten • Lakeshore Learning Materials $11.99 2 $23.98
Double-Sided Counters • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Alphabet Stamps - Lowercase • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
Dot & Learn! Counting Journal • Lakeshore Learning Materials $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$999.80

Vendor shipping charges

 $49.99

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,094.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$193.20

Total project goal

$1,287.99

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