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Mrs. H. from Providence RI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Keep Our Hands and Minds Busy!

Help me give my students materials for morning tubs to support free choice during breakfast!

  • $361 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

My students are all unique and learn in many different ways. They are curious and need to be able to actively participate in their learning environment.

Our school has students ranging from pre-K to fourth grade.

My classroom consists of 15 amazing children. They range in age from three to five. Some of my students have Individualized Education Plans. The students with disabilities in my classroom vary. I have students who are unable to walk independently; students who are non-verbal; and students who have sensory needs that impact their education and social skills on a daily basis.

My students come from a variety of cultures, socioeconomic sectors, and family structures. Although they are all unique, they all have a common goal to be lifelong learners. They are curious and energetic. They play and move to learn. Even at a young age, they learn to work together to explore their environment and solve problems. My students have so much to offer, they teach me every day!

My Project

Each day when my students come to school they start their day by eating breakfast. If they have already eaten, choose not to eat, or finish, they then have the opportunity for free choice. During free choice, children have the opportunity to independently make choices. It gives them time to work independently or collaboratively.

The stacking containers will help to organize and create a variety of morning tubs.

Students will be able to choose their own morning tub and switch tubs when they are ready. The building blocks will support them in increasing their fine motor skills. They will also allow them to create. The tweezers, pom poms and cupcake liners will encourage them to sort. They will also have the opportunity to engage in pretend play with the animals, trees, and fence pieces. Please help my students to have access to a variety of materials to keep their hands and minds busy! Young children learn best through play.

Mrs. H.
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
IRIS USA CNL clear Latching Box, 5 Qt, 20 Count • Amazon Business $37.52 1 $37.52
LA954 - Brown Bear Brown Bear What Do You See? Storytelling Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
Prextex 150 Piece Classic Big Building Bricks | Large Toy Blocks | Compatible with Most Major Brands, STEM Toy Large Building Bricks Set for All Ages, Boys & Girls • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
2021 New Magnetic Blocks STEM Learning Toddler Toys Magnetic Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls Compatible with Major Brands Magnetic Tiles • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Learning Resources Smart Snacks ABC Lacing Sweets, Fine Motor Toy, 29 Pieces • Amazon Business $17.47 1 $17.47
Clip Connect 100 Pieces | Diameter 1.5", Interlocking Solid Plastic Building Blocks Set Early STEM Educational Toy for Preschool Kids Boys and Girls, Promotes Fine Motor Skills & Sensory Development • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
RAINBOW TOYFROG Gears Interlocking Learning Set,Manipulatives Building Kit Toys with Tote 100 Pcs - Occupational Therapy - 10 Colors- Resources • Amazon Business $15.49 1 $15.49
Learning Resources All About Me Sorting Neighborhood, Fine Motor & Sorting Skills, Montessori Toys, Special Education Actives, Imaginative Play, 6 Pieces • Amazon Business $13.09 1 $13.09
SIENON 12Pcs Mini Farm Animal Figurines, Realistic Farm Animal Figures Toys, Plastic Farm Barn Animals Playset, Miniature Farm Animal Toys Cake Topper, Educational Learning Toy Set for Kids Toddlers • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Toymany 18-20PCS Corral Fencing Accessories Playset Includes 2 Gates Fences, Plastic Fence Toys for Barn Paddock Horse Stable or Farm Animals Horses Figurines, Gift Cake Toppers for Kids Toddlers • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Learning Resources Jumbo Tweezers, Sorting & Counting, Preschool Science, Homeschool, Toddler Fine Motor Skill Development, Set Of 12 • Amazon Business $11.43 1 $11.43
BAENRCY 32pcs 0.79-6.30inch Mixed Model Trees Accessories Model Train Scenery Architecture Trees Model Scenery with No Stands(All Green) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
GoPong 2oz Plastic Shot Cups - Pack of 200, Disposable Mini 2oz Party Cups, Red • Amazon Business $10.38 1 $10.38
Amazon Basics Reusable Silicone Baking Cups, Muffin Liners - Pack of 12, Multicolor • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
EA123 - Puffy Pipe Stems • Lakeshore Learning Materials $7.99 1 $7.99
Darice Plastic Novelty Zoo Animal Shaped Beads, 1/4-Pound, Multi Color • Amazon Business $7.02 1 $7.02
Adeweave 300 Pieces 1 inch Pom poms – Multi-Colored Pompoms for Arts and Crafts, Soft & Fluffy Puff Balls in Reusable Zipper Bag, Perfect for Kids, School and Home DIY Projects • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$272.30

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$306.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$54.07

Total project goal

$360.45

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$360.45

2 Donors

-$335.45

Donations toward project cost

-$285.13

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.32

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

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