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Mrs. Kelly from Bronx, NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Inner City Meets Mother Nature's Global Family

My students need kaleidoscopes, science viewers, an aquarium filter, hermit crabs, snails, an ant farm and a toothbrush holder for our preschool classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Kelly's classroom raised $292

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

Children in the Big Apple do not always get a chance to see nature up close. I feel it is so important for my preschoolers to have this opportunity. Children must be made aware of the interdependence on the planet of all species.The problem is we do not always have the funding to make this possible.

I teach Pre-K to 18 wonderful children in the Bronx.

Most of the children come from low socio-economic backgrounds and many are second language learners. In our school, 100% of the students receive free lunch. We are a large, urban school in New York City and many of the children come from families who are struggling financially. Our families value education and are excited when they see their children learning and being exposed to new things. I have noticed that many students who are coming to school for the first time, do not have a lot of prior knowledge when it comes to nature. My goal is to reveal to them the basic laws of nature and the risks to our planet posed by mankind. Children should be taught early the medical and intellectual breakthroughs in science. The children have limited outdoor play areas, and often come to school with limited knowledge of the natural world.

My Project

My main goal in Pre-K is to keep the children engaged and interested in learning. If I can keep the children engaged, I believe I will keep their interest which will lead to a strong foundation in early childhood science. I am requesting science materials that will make nature come alive. Through the use of these educational tools, Pre-K students will see nature come to life before their eyes. Children learn best through experiences that are integrated and multi-sensory.The science materials I am requesting are units on early childhood themes such as animals, plants, and other things in the natural world.They will learn so much from animal habitats to preserving their planet. I am requesting snails, hermit crabs, and new filters for our aquarium. I also would like the children to have kaleidoscopes and science viewers. We really need a toothbrush holder for our toothbrushes. These materials will help enrich our Pre-K program. Please help us to explore science right here in our classroom.

The seeds of scientific intrigue must be planted early so that students can encounter the laws of nature.

These materials would enrich my teaching and give the students experiences that go considerably beyond the picture, pencil and paper activities. I try to make my classroom a constructionist one with emphasis on understanding by doing things hands-on. A strong science program in the early grades can lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning in exploration and discovery. Thank you!

Mrs. Kelly Archer Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Land Hermit Crab Starter Kit, - NeedByDate: 09/09/13 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $55.34 1 $55.34
Toothbrush Storage Case • Kaplan Early Learning Company $33.96 1 $33.96
EA213 - Extra Filters Refill Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
HH427 - Explore & Discover Science Viewers - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Raise-A-Snail Kit, - NeedByDate: 09/09/13 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $23.70 1 $23.70
FF513 - Classroom Kaleidoscope Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Mystery Snail, Living, Pack of 3, - NeedByDate: 09/09/13 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $8.31 1 $8.31

Materials cost

$201.28

Vendor shipping charges

 $13.83

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$248.13

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.79

Total project goal

$291.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $291.92

1 Donor

-$291.92

Donations toward project cost

-$248.13

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.79

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