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Ms. Cindy Bajnauth from Bronx, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Igniting Young Writers: a Pre-K Writing Center for Little Authors!

Help me give my students hands-on manipulatives, we can make writing accessible and exciting, ensuring that every child—regardless of background—feels confident in their ability to communicate.

  • $1,355 goal

This project expired on September 18, 2025.

This project expired on September 18, 2025.

My Project

In our vibrant Pre-K classroom, students are taking their first steps toward becoming confident writers! Through storytelling, letter formation, and creative expression, they develop critical communication skills that set the foundation for future learning. To foster their growth, we need a dedicated writing center equipped with engaging materials that inspire young minds to explore the power of words.

With your support, we will provide our budding authors with tools like alphabet stamps, tracing boards, magnetic letters, sentence-building kits, and other hands-on manipulatives to strengthen early literacy skills.

These resources will make learning fun while reinforcing letter recognition, fine motor development, and creative storytelling.

Your donation will directly impact young learners by providing them with the tools to express themselves through words and stories. Let’s create a space where imagination meets literacy, helping our students become the next generation of creative thinkers!

Ms. Cindy Bajnauth Bronx Arts & Science Charter School - Primary Grades PreK-2

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

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
Childcraft Single-Sided Junior Writing Center, For Two Students, 36-1/4 x 29-1/2 x 32-1/4 Inches - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $674.96 1 $674.96
Constructive Playthings Color Mixing Wooden Blocks, Light Table Manipulatives, Building Toys, Different Shapes, Multicolor, 24-Piece Set Toddler Toys for Ages 12 Months & Older • Amazon Business $30.18 1 $30.18
Classroom Carry-All Supply Caddy • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Childcraft Manipulative Number Locks, Set of 20 • School Specialty $26.99 1 $26.99
Torlam Magnetic Ten-Frame Set - Math Manipulative for Elementary - 5 Ten Frames & 55 Magnetic Math Counters for Kids, Math Games for Kindergarten (Upgraded Version for Hand-held & 2 Black Pens) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Squeeze, Scoop & Count Ice Cream Shop • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Marvy Clever Lever Star Punch, 1-7/8 to 2 Inch Diameter • School Specialty $17.09 1 $17.09
Tru-Ray Color Wheel Assortment, 9 x 12 Inches, Assorted Colors, Pack of 144 • School Specialty $10.87 1 $10.87
Tru-Ray Premium Construction Paper, Cool Assorted, 9 x 12 Inches, 150 Sheets • School Specialty $9.97 1 $9.97
Tru-Ray Premium Construction Paper, Warm Assorted, 9 x 12 Inches, 150 Sheets • School Specialty $9.97 1 $9.97
Tru-Ray Premium Construction Paper, Vibrant Assorted, 9 x 12 Inches, 150 Sheets • School Specialty $9.97 1 $9.97
BENOSPACE Felt Board Finger Numbers Counting Toy Toddler Early Educational Enlightenment Learning School Supplies Kindergarten Children Preschool Addition Subtraction Manipulatives Math Teaching Aids • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Tru-Ray Sulphite Construction Paper, 12 x 18 Inches, Atomic Blue, 50 Sheets - Durable • School Specialty $5.99 1 $5.99
Tru-Ray Sulphite Construction Paper, 12 x 18 Inches, Dark Pink, 50 Sheets - Durable • School Specialty $5.99 1 $5.99
Tru-Ray Sulphite Construction Paper, 12 x 18 Inches, Turquoise, 50 Sheets - Durable • School Specialty $5.99 1 $5.99
Tru-Ray Sulphite Construction Paper, 12 x 18 Inches, Brilliant Lime, 50 Sheets - Durable • School Specialty $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$891.92

Vendor shipping charges

 $215.87

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.38

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,151.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$203.15

Total project goal

$1,354.32

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