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Ms. Wilcox from Des Moines, IA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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K/1 Public Montessori Classroom

Help me give my students additional Montessori materials and supplies for this upcoming school year- flexible seating, sensory tools, and more!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Wilcox's classroom raised $681

This project is fully funded

My Project

FES is going to be the first FREE public Montessori school in Iowa. This big shift in curriculum and materials is very costly. These materials requested will supplement the materials that are provided by the district.

Montessori education focuses on student choice, discovery, and practical life skills.

The materials that my students will use, containers, pillows, trays, games, puzzles, and toys, have a huge impact on their learning experiences. This year my team and I hope to foster our students' love of learning and prepare them for their future years in Montessori. Our students will need many practical life materials that teach them concepts building into literacy, math, science, and culture.

My students will find these materials highly beneficial. FES as a Montessori school creates an amazing opportunity for our students to reach their highest potential.

Ms. Wilcox Findley Elementary School 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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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
Mkono Tall Wicker Laundry Basket Woven Storage Basket Decorative Natural Rope Basket Wooden Bead Decoration for Blankets,Toys,Clothes,Shoes,Plant Organizer Bin with Handles Living Room 15"Wx17.7"L • Amazon Business $22.49 3 $67.47
Geetery 12 Pcs Floor Pillows Meditation Square Large Bulk Flexible Seating Thick Cushions for Floor Sitting 15.7'' Colorful Tufted Sitting Mat for Adults Kids Tatami Classroom Chair Yoga Living Room • Amazon Business $52.79 1 $52.79
Elite Montessori Numbered Spindle Box with 45 Spindles • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Adena Montessori Baric Tablets with Box Montessori Homeschooling Sensorial Materials for Toddlers • Amazon Business $39.95 1 $39.95
10 Piece - USA Made - Child Size Sensory Bin Tools - Sensory Bins - Wooden Sensory Bin Tools - Sensory Bin Toys - Sensory Tools - Toddler Sensory Bin - Learning Scooper -Montessori Toys for Toddler • Amazon Business $34.63 1 $34.63
BLUE GINKGO Sensory Bin Tools - Montessori Fine Motor Skills Learning Waldorf Toys for Toddlers and Kids Pretend Play - 9 Piece Kitchen Wooden Set - Includes Wooden Scoops, Bamboo Tongs in a Gift Box • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Bamboo Wooden Serving Trays with Handle - Set of 7 - Large, Medium, Small and Mini - Nesting Multipurpose Trays - for Breakfast, Coffee Table/Butler & More - Light & Sturdy Bamboo Tray • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
KiwiCo - Astronaut Starter Kit, Space & Science Learning Toy for Kids, Ages 5+ • Amazon Business $29.95 1 $29.95
Adena Montessori Smelling Boxes Materials Sensorial Learning Toys Preschool Tools • Amazon Business $29.92 1 $29.92
Sand Tray for Classroom Montessori Sand Tray with Lid Wooden Sand Trays for Kids Writing Letters and Numbers (Green) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
6 Pack Unfinished Small Wood Serving Tray for Crafts Projects DIY Wooden Trays Bulk Blank Wood Canvas Panel Boards Unfinished Wood Signs for Painting Arts Supply, (4.7 x 4.7 in) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
TreeLen Angle Broom and Dustpan Set, Dust Pan Snaps On Broom Handles Orange • Amazon Business $16.44 1 $16.44
You, Me, We: A Celebration of Peace and Community • Amazon Business $15.30 1 $15.30
Maria Montessori (Volume 23) (Little People, BIG DREAMS, 23) • Amazon Business $14.56 1 $14.56
MCGMITT Rainbow Stacking Toy, Silicone Rainbow Stacker for Todders, Montessori Nesting Blocks, Building Creative Color Shape Matching Toy Set, 7 Layers • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Coogam Wooden Puzzle Pattern Blocks Brain Teasers Game with 60 Challenges, 3D Russian Building Toy Wood Tangram Shape Jigsaw Puzzles Montessori STEM Educational Toys Gift for Kids Adults • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
Wood Grain Alphabet Line Mini Bulletin Board Set - Educational - 8 Pieces • Amazon Business $11.27 1 $11.27
Home Sweet Classroom Cursive Bulletin Board Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $8.99 1 $8.99
Punctuation Takes a Vacation • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
65 Ft Artificial Vines,Artificial Eucalyptus Leaf Garland Fake Hanging Plants Leaves Wreath Foliage Green Leaves Ribbon Decorative Wreath Accessory Wedding Wall Crafts Party Décor （Green-65 Ft） • Amazon Business $4.69 1 $4.69

Materials cost

$505.87

Vendor shipping charges

 $0.45

Sales tax

 $34.65

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$578.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$102.10

Total project goal

$680.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $680.66

8 Donors

-$671.84

Donations toward project cost

-$578.56

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$93.28

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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