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Ms. Thomas from Washington, DC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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I Can Do It Myself!

Help me give my students differentiated and diverse hands-on, independent learning and listening experiences.

  • $998 goal

This project expired on December 14, 2025.

This project expired on December 14, 2025.

My Project

In just a few days, I'll be welcoming a new batch of young learners into our classroom space. Some of them I've only met once at a playdate for prospective students. Others are younger siblings to my previous students, and I've had a few opportunities to get to know them.

What I have noticed about my new young learners in my time with them is that they are very inquisitive and many of them seek to be very independent in their exploration.

With the materials in this project, my young learners will have access to an array of exploratory opportunities.

The Toniebox Starter Kit will be a staple in our Literacy area that will allow learners to choose a Tonie audio play character and the corresponding book to 'read' with the audio recording. The Build & Play Logic Puzzles will help my learners to exercise their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Ms. Thomas Amidon - Bowen 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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More than 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

16 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Tonies Toniebox Audio Player Starter Set with Playtime Puppy - Listen, Learn, and Play with One Huggable Little Box - Red • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
Build & Play Logic Puzzles - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $85.00 1 $85.00
Crayola Broad Line Washable Markers - 200ct (8 Colors), Kids Bulk Classroom Markers, Back to School, Teacher Classroom Must Have • Amazon Business $69.46 1 $69.46
Classic Hardwood Activity Boards - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $56.99 1 $56.99
Kid-Safe Appliances - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Learning Pencils for Toddlers 3-4 Years – Kids Pencils for Beginners, Toddlers and Preschoolers, Jumbo Triangle Shape for Easy Grip, Thick 6B Graphite for Easy Writing and Less Breakage (24 Pack) • Amazon Business $14.99 3 $44.97
Toddler Housecleaning Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Classroom Label Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Real Bugs Discovery Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Giant Washable Color Ink Pads - Set 1 - Set of 5 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Magnetic Wands - Set of 12 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Craftstory Toddlers Montessori Busy-Board for 3 4 5 Year Basic-Life-Skills Shoe-Tying Practice for Kids, Buckle Zip String Toys Fine-Motor Skill Toys Teacher Resoures Preschool Classroom, Medium • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Learning Resources Recordable Answer Buzzers - Set of 4, Ages 3+ | Pre-K Personalized Sound Buzzers, Recordable Buttons, Game Show Buzzers, Perfect for Family Game and Trivia Nights • Amazon Business $22.20 1 $22.20
Magnetic Drawing Board • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Auchq All About Shapes Pocket Chart Shapes of The Week/Day Space-Saver Focus Classroom Wall Poster-Provides Student Shapes Practice with 65 Cards Great for VPK,Preschool,Prek,Kindergarten,Grade1 • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
35 Pieces Visual Schedule Cards Routine Cards Home Chore Chart Routine Autism Learning Materials with 35 Pieces Hook and Loop Dots(Cute Style,Blue) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Classroom Timers for Teachers Kids Large Magnetic Digital Timer Teacher Supplies 6 Pack-Blue Green • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Mattel 4347154784 Uno Card Game 2 Pack, Red • Amazon Business $12.40 1 $12.40
Really Good Stuff Number of The Day Space-Saver Pocket Chart™ • Amazon Business $12.24 1 $12.24
Learning Resources Jumbo Colorful Eyedroppers - Set of 6 with Stand, Ages 3+, Science Class Tools, Preschool Science, Sensory Accessories,Droppers for Kids,Back to School Supplies • Amazon Business $12.19 1 $12.19
ROYLCO R5817 7 by 7-Inch Animal Skins Rubbing Plates, 6-Pack • Amazon Business $11.49 1 $11.49
Replacement Hammering Board • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 1 $9.99
Fiskars Starter Toddler Scissors for Kids Ages 2+ (3-Pack), Small Safety Plastic Scissors, Easy Grip Art Supplies for Kids for Back to School, Left and Right Handed Suitable • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
Fiskars Training Scissors for Preschoolers Ages 3+ (3-Pack), Small Kids Safety Scissors with Training Lever, Easy to Use, Preschooler Art Supplies, Back To School, Turquoise and Red • Amazon Business $7.87 1 $7.87
Honey-Can-Do Waterproof Colorful Clothespins – 2 lb. Capacity Heavy Duty Plastic Pins, Clothes Pins Colored for Crafts, Laundry, Drying, Clotheslines, Chip Clips & Home Organization,100 per Pack • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$760.56

Vendor shipping charges

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Sales tax

 $45.63

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$847.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.58

Total project goal

$997.18

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