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Mrs. Short from Glenwood Springs, CO is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Kindergarten Adventures!

Help me give my students experiences with the world through read alouds and engaging learning tools!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Short's classroom raised $952

This project is fully funded

My Project

Read alouds help students in developing literacy skills such as vocabulary, comprehension, engagement, fluency, writing and background knowledge. Also, creating positive reading experinces for my students and a love of reading!!

Educational games help students learn will using hands on materials that are engaging and interactive!

Students will be building relationships and using teamwork while creating a love of learning through play while they fundamental skills in literacy and math.

I would like to create a learning environment that fosters a love of learning for life in these young children!

Mrs. Short Sopris Elementary School Grades PreK-2 Glenwood Springs, CO View local requests

More than a third of 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
Achieve It! Kindergarten Focused Literacy Library, Set Of 35 - Grade K - Toddler • School Specialty $500.02 1 $500.02
LITTLE BUD KIDS Counting Pegs - A Ten Frame Math Game with Addition and Subtraction Flash Cards, A Wooden Montessori Math Toy & Math Manipulatives Number Peg Boards for Kids 3 4 5 6 7 • Amazon Business $31.49 1 $31.49
Learning Loft Toobaloo Phone Device, Purple, Pack of 3 (LF-TBL01P-3) • Quill.com $28.79 1 $28.79
Learning Resources Math Island! Addition and Subtraction Game (LER5025) • Quill.com $19.79 1 $19.79
Coogam Wooden Math Hundred Board 1-100 Numbers Learning Educational Toys Colorful Montessori Counting Board Game for Preschool 3 4 5 Year Old Boys Girls • Amazon Business $18.98 1 $18.98
TOP BRIGHT Kids Math Manipulatives Homeschool Supplies, Learning Toys for Toddlers 2-4 Years, Math Game Number Blocks Montessori Toys for 3 4 5 Year Old Boys Girls Preschool Kindergarten • Amazon Business $18.59 1 $18.59
Goldibooks and the Wee Bear • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Little Wonder • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
hand2mind Hammerhead Number Hunt! Math Game, Addition and Subtraction Games, Educational Board Games, Fun Games for Family Game Night, Kindergarten Learning Games for Kids Ages 5-7, Kids Learning Toys • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89
The Gingerbread Man Padded Hardcover Christmas Storybook • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
The Three Little Pigs: A Classic Fairytale Keepsake Storybooks • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Goldilocks and the Three Bears: A Classic Fairytale Keepsake Storybook • Amazon Business $9.25 1 $9.25
My First How to Catch the Big Bad Wolf • Amazon Business $7.10 1 $7.10
The World Is Awake for Little Ones: A Celebration of Everyday Blessings • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Don't Push the Button!: A Funny Interactive Book For Kids • Amazon Business $6.29 1 $6.29
Don't Push the Button! Let's Say Good Night: An Interactive Bedtime Story for Kids • Amazon Business $6.15 1 $6.15

Materials cost

$717.69

Vendor shipping charges

 $50.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$808.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$142.67

Total project goal

$951.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $951.13

1 Donor

-$851.01

Donations toward project cost

-$808.46

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.55

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$100.12

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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