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Ms. Gavin from Philadelphia, PA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Kinder Back to School Essentials

Help me give my students a good start to their first year in elementary school! I want to make sure the classroom is 100% prepared and ready on day one for my kinder babies!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Gavin's classroom raised $1,030

This project is fully funded

My Project

Help me support my students in West Philly during their first year in elementary school! The magnetic rods will be used to hang anchor charts as well as my flip calendar. I will be using the snacks, speaker, bubble machine, and disco light for our fun Friday classroom incentive. The speaker is also useful throughout the day as we use songs as an aid to most of our learning! The fidget toys as well as the erasers are used as an additional classroom incentive to be given at random so students are always being proactive about doing their best and listening! The borders and string lights are to help make my classroom exciting and homey. I plan to use the breathing light as well as the weighted stuffed animals in my calm down corner as tools students can use to aid in emotional regulating and self-soothing. Flairs and stickers will be used to make notes on student work and acknowledge impressive work with a sticker! White board markers are an essential as are anchor charts for students to reference while they are working independently. Thank you again for your support!

Ms. Gavin Morton McMichael 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

25 students impacted 24donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
JBL - CHARGE5 Portable Waterproof Speaker with Powerbank - Black • Best Buy Education $151.25 1 $151.25
Lakeshore Giant Classroom Timer • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Avery Self-Adhesive Laminating Sheets, 9 x 12 Inches, Clear, Pack of 50 • School Specialty $43.27 1 $43.27
Comix Lined Sticky Easel Pad, 25 x 30 Inches Flip Chart Paper for Teachers, Large Self Stick Easel Paper, 30 Sheets/Pad, 2 Pads/Pack • Amazon Business $42.99 1 $42.99
BAILONGJU Globe String Lights 65.6FT 200 LED,8Modes Battery Operated Warm White,Fairy String Lights with Remote Control,Indoor Outdoor String Lights for Patio,Bedroom,Classroom,Garden,Party,Wedding • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Paper Mate Flair Guard Pen - Tropical Colors, Medium Tip, Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $39.18 1 $39.18
SENSORY4U Weighted Lap Blanket Pad for Kids Sloth Weighted Blanket 4 Lbs - Washable - Perfect for Sensory Disorders Such as Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Stress and Poor Concentration • Amazon Business $31.31 1 $31.31
Weighted Lap Blanket Pad for Kids Dog Puppy Weighted Blanket 4 Lbs - Washable - Perfect for Sensory Disorders Such as Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Stress and Poor Concentration - by Sensory4u • Amazon Business $31.31 1 $31.31
6 Pack Multi-Function Electronic Timer - Magnetic Digital Timers Big LCD Display The Loud/Silent Switch Countdown Timer Extensively Use in Break Time, Cooking,Gym, Meeting, Classroom • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
Bubble Machine Durable Automatic Bubble Blower, 18000+ Big Bubbles Per Minute Bubbles for Kids Toddlers Bubble Maker Operated by Plugin or Batteries Bubble Toys for Indoor Outdoor Birthday Party • Amazon Business $26.95 1 $26.95
JOYIN 2 Bottles Bubbles Refill Solutions 64 oz (up to 5 Gallon) Big Bubble Solution 64 OZ Concentrated Bubble Solution for Bubble Machine, Gun, Wand Refill Fluid Summer, Easter Toys (Blue) • Amazon Business $24.74 1 $24.74
Mindfulness 'Breathing Bear' | 4-7-8 Guided Visual Meditation Breathing Light | 3 in 1 Device with Night Light & Noise Machine for ADHD Anxiety Stress Relief Sleep - Gift Kid Adult Women Men (Bear) • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
120 PCS Animal Erasers Bulk Mini Pencil Erasers Puzzle Erasers Desk Pets Assembly Puzzle Kids Erasers for Party Favors, Classroom Students Prizes,Carnival Gifts, School Supplies • Amazon Business $21.89 1 $21.89
EXPO Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 36 Count • Amazon Business $20.36 1 $20.36
YYST 29" (74CM) Magnetic Anchor Chart Holder Adjustable Magnetic Date Cards Holder Calendar Holder for Kids Crafts, Classroom Calendar, Classroom Decor W O Rings • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Party Favors Toy for Kids, Pinata Stuffers, Goodie Bags Fillers, Prize Box Toys for Classroom, Treasure Chest, Birthday Party, Carnival Prizes for Boys Girls 4-8-12 • Amazon Business $19.90 1 $19.90
MAKALONE 50 Packs Drop Ceiling Hooks for Hanging, 25 Pairs Right and Left Ceiling Hooks and 25pcs Ceiling Hook Clips Suspended T-Bar Clips for Home Classroom Office Wedding Hanging Plants • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Pacon Heavy Duty Anchor Chart Paper - 27" x 34", Non-Gridded • Blick Art Materials $17.49 1 $17.49
Snyder's of Hanover Mini Pretzels, 100 Calorie Individual Packs, 36 Ct • Amazon Business $16.09 1 $16.09
Sparkling Smiley Face Stickers • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.99 4 $15.96
Crayola Take Note! Chisel Tip Dry-Erase Markers - 12 Count • Kaplan Early Learning Company $15.26 1 $15.26
Kenney 5/8" Magnetic Curtain Rod, 16-28", White • Amazon Business $14.28 1 $14.28
VICNOVA Magnetic Clips, 24 Pieces Magnetic Metal Chip Clips Fridge Magnets Refrigerator Whiteboard Locker Magnets Heavy Duty Clip Classroom Organization Teacher Must Haves School Supplies Accessories • Amazon Business $12.89 1 $12.89
Teacher Created Resources Composition Straight Rolled Border Trim - 50ft - Decorate Bulletin Boards, Walls, Desks, Windows, Doors, Lockers, Schools, Classrooms, Homeschool & Offices • Amazon Business $12.76 1 $12.76
Neenah Exact Vellum Bristol Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 67 lb., White, 250 Sheets/Ream (80211) • Quill.com $12.23 1 $12.23
Mr. Sketch 2054594 Scented Watercolor Marker, Broad Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 22/Pack • Amazon Business $10.20 1 $10.20
Disco Ball Disco Lights-COIDEA Party Sound Activated Storbe Light With Remote Control DJ Lighting,Led 3W RGB Light Bal, Dance lightshow for Home Room Parties Kids Birthday Wedding Show Club Pub • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Whaline 80FT Colorful Pencil Bulletin Border Sticker 70 Sheet Back to School Decoration for Teachers Preschool School Classroom Office Party Blackboard Chalkboard Whiteboard, 2 Designs • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Whaline 68Ft Winter Bulletin Border Sticker Winter Holiday Decoration Borders Snowflake Snowman Wave Trim Border Self-Adhesive Label Sticker for School Classroom Office Chalkboard Christma, 60Pcs • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Mott's Fruit Flavored Snacks, Assorted Fruit, Pouches, 0.8 oz, 40 ct • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Loose Leaf Binder Rings 1-Inch（100 Pack） Office Metal Book Rings, Nickel Plated Steel Key Rings for School，Sliver • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Acorns and Pumpkins Bulletin Board Borders, Carson Dellosa Classroom Decorations, 39 Feet • Amazon Business $7.71 1 $7.71

Materials cost

$814.87

Vendor shipping charges

 $17.58

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.22

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$874.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$154.35

Total project goal

$1,029.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,029.02

22 Donors

-$879.56

Donations toward project cost

-$751.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$128.18

Matching donations from our partners

-$145.05

Match offers toward project cost

-$123.29

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.76

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.42

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