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Indigenous Education Is So Important For Our Students

Help me give my students wobble chairs, a rug, and books. I serve 75 Indigenous students and I am a new educator that wants to get my students engaged in learning and bring cultural enrichment into the school.

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My Project

As an educator dedicated to the elementary students I work with, many of whom hail from indigenous backgrounds, I am committed to providing them with an education that respects and celebrates their cultural identity.

My primary aim is to create a learning environment that embraces diversity and promotes cultural appreciation.

By incorporating materials and perspectives that reflect the rich tapestry of indigenous cultures, I strive to foster a sense of pride and belonging among my students.

Moreover, I believe in equipping my students with the skills they need to navigate an increasingly diverse world. Through tailored activities and experiential learning, I aim to cultivate cultural awareness and empathy among my students.

What makes my indigenous students truly remarkable is the vibrant diversity of their cultural backgrounds, stemming from various regions and rich traditions. Their collective heritage represents a tapestry of unique customs, languages, and histories.

In summary, my goal for education resources is to create an inclusive and culturally responsive learning environment that empowers all students, including those from indigenous backgrounds, to succeed. Your support is greatly appreciated, and together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of these young learners.

Ms. Smith
Never Before Funded Grades 3-5
  • Klatt Elementary School
  • Anchorage, AK
  • More than half of students from low‑income households

    This project will reach 75 students.

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Flex-Space Premium 12" Blue Wobble Chair Bundle - Set of 6 Chairs • Lakeshore Learning Materials $455.05 1 $455.05
Give the Planet a Hug Rug - Rectangle - 3' 10" W x 5' 5" L • Teachers' School Supply $127.46 1 $127.46
5 Book Bundle - Kindness & Social Emotional Learning (Ages 4-8 inclusive book set) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $80.00 1 $80.00
Kaplan Early Learning Explore Your World: Indian Culture Books - Set of 4 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $67.46 1 $67.46
Indigenous Peoples: Women Who Made a Difference (Super SHEroes of History): Women Who Made a Difference • Amazon Business $29.00 1 $29.00
Kids for Culture Alphabet Affirmation Cards • Kaplan Early Learning Company $25.16 1 $25.16
tawâw: Progressive Indigenous Cuisine • Amazon Business $24.49 1 $24.49
8 Packs of Pre-Sharpened #2 Pencils (12 per pack / 96 total) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $24.00 1 $24.00
Indigenous Firsts: A History of Native American Achievements and Events (The Multicultural History & Heroes Collection) • Amazon Business $22.32 1 $22.32
A Kids Book About Anxiety - social emotional learning collection (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
A Kids Book About Empathy - social emotional learning collection (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
Kids for Culture Career Kids Stem Mix & Match Puzzles - 40 Pieces • Kaplan Early Learning Company $17.96 1 $17.96
Dry Erase Board with Marker (whiteboard, lap board) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $4.00 4 $16.00
American Like Me: Reflections on Life Between Cultures (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00
Indigenous Ingenuity: A Celebration of Traditional North American Knowledge • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Our Class is a Family (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $13.00 1 $13.00
A Little Book About Culture (board book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $13.00 1 $13.00
Native American Tribes State Icons Map Native Indigenous People Picture Photograph Photo Map Nation Border Wall History Movement Colonial Vintage Retro Cool Wall Decor Art Print Poster 24x16 • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
The Seven Circles: Indigenous Teachings for Living Well • Amazon Business $12.88 1 $12.88
The Sharing Circle: Stories about First Nations Culture (Indigenous Knowledge Series) • Amazon Business $12.52 1 $12.52
Fidget Solar System - Bubble POP Fidget Toy • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 1 $12.00
Go Show the World: A Celebration of Indigenous Heroes • Amazon Business $10.89 1 $10.89
Roylco Indigenous Crafts Paper - Pkg of 40 Sheets, 8-1/2" x 11" • Blick Art Materials $10.79 1 $10.79
Our Brave Foremothers: Celebrating 100 Black, Brown, Asian, and Indigenous Women Who Changed the Course of History • Amazon Business $10.00 1 $10.00
The Invisible String - social emotional learning picture book (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $9.00 1 $9.00
Enchanted Air: Two Cultures, Two Wings: A Memoir • Amazon Business $8.29 1 $8.29
Native American Stories for Kids: 12 Traditional Stories from Indigenous Tribes across North America • Amazon Business $7.34 1 $7.34
Indigenous Peoples' Day (Happy Holidays!: Blastoff! Beginners) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$1,098.57

Vendor shipping charges

$121.77

Sales tax

$16.48

3rd party payment processing fee

$16.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,283.30

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$226.46

Total project goal

$1,509.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,509.76

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$1,509.76

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