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Mrs. Ruffner from Capitol Hgts., MD is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ignite and Excite! Engaging Learning Centers

Help me give my students fun and relevant materials for my science and library centers!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Ruffner's classroom raised $822

This project is fully funded

My Project

I teach a pre-k class in a Title I school. This means that most of my learners come from low income homes. They may be underserved, but they are NOT undeserving! When they enter my classroom, I would like for my learners to engage in activities that excite them and make them want to learn! I would like for them to engage in experiences that they may not otherwise have access to.

Learning should be engaging, not a chore or a bore!

With these resources, I will be able to make our science and library centers more interactive and exciting. Students will observe & interact with elements of nature (skeletal system, dental health, etc.), read enjoyable texts, and participate in hands-on activities!

Mrs. Ruffner Carmody Hills 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.

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.

Capitol Hgts., MD 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

HBCU Alum 20 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Scents Sort Match-Up Science and Sensory Kit • Kaplan Early Learning Company $52.16 1 $52.16
Healthy Smiles Dental Model • Kaplan Early Learning Company $38.66 1 $38.66
What's Inside Animals? • Kaplan Early Learning Company $35.06 1 $35.06
Ladybug Land • Kaplan Early Learning Company $30.56 1 $30.56
AINOLWAY Polar Animal Sensory Bin Kit, Include 20000 pcs Ocean Sea Water Beads-Emperor Penguin Family Figures and Polar Bear Figurines-Frozen Island-Inflatable Container • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
TEMI Dinosaur Toys for Kids 3-5 with Activity Play Mat & Trees, Educational Realistic Dinosaur Play Set to Create a Dino World Including T-Rex, Triceratops, Velociraptor, Great Gift for Boys & Girls • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
We Are All Connected: Taking care of each other & the earth • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin: Ocean and Sand - Fine Motor and Sensory Toys for Kids • Amazon Business $17.97 1 $17.97
OOTSR 24 Pack Mini Realistic Frog Toys and Artificial Lily Pads, Includes 12 Pack Plastic Frog Figures Toys with 12 Pack Floating Foam Lotus Leaves for Kids Playing Party Favor Pool Decor • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
The Fisherman and His Wife • Amazon Business $16.39 1 $16.39
Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin: Outer Space - Preschool and Toddler Sensory Toys, Fine Motor Skills Toys and Sensory Activities for Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Davis Speaks: A Brother with Autism • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Old Mikamba Had a Farm • Amazon Business $15.86 1 $15.86
Desert Hothouse • Kaplan Early Learning Company $15.26 1 $15.26
Rapunzel (Retold Fairytales) • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Cinderella (Retold Fairytales) • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Ohana Means Family • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Smooch!: A Sweet Picture Book about Unconditional Love • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59
Courageous History Makers: 11 Women from Latin America Who Changed the World (English and Spanish Edition) (Little Biographies for Bright Minds) • Amazon Business $13.53 1 $13.53
Do I Have to Wear a Coat? • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
My First Dinosaur Match Game • Kaplan Early Learning Company $13.46 1 $13.46
Missing Daddy • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Noelle Bakes a Cake: A Story About a Positive Attitude and Resilience for Kids Ages 2-8 (Live, Laugh, Grow) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
When Daddy Comes Home • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Kayla: A Modern-Day Princess-- A Little Magic • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
The Friend I Need: Being Kind & Caring to Myself • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Kayla: A Modern-Day Princess-- These Shoes Are Made For Dancing • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Parker Shines On: Another Extraordinary Moment (A Parker Curry Book) • Amazon Business $12.69 1 $12.69
André The Best Big Brother: A Story Book for Kids Ages 2-8 To Help Prepare a Soon-To-Be Older Sibling For a New Baby (Live, Laugh, Grow) • Amazon Business $12.26 1 $12.26
Sleeping Beauty (Retold Fairytales) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
SmartLab Toys Bug Playground Insect Inspector Lab • Amazon Business $10.98 1 $10.98
Kayla: A Modern-Day Princess--Tough As Tulle • Amazon Business $10.95 1 $10.95
Dad, Who Will I Be? • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Kayla: A Modern-Day Princess-- Dishes, Dancing, and Dreams • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Kayla: A Modern-Day Princess • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Dream Big, Little One (Vashti Harrison) • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19
All About Weather: A First Weather Book for Kids • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Your Friend, Parker: Ready-to-Read Level 1 (A Parker Curry Book) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Parker Dresses Up: Ready-to-Read Level 1 (A Parker Curry Book) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$621.56

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$37.29

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$698.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$123.21

Total project goal

$821.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$821.38

1 Donor

-$750.96

Donations toward project cost

-$698.17

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.79

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$70.42

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$0.00

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