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Ms. Ellison from Allston, MA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Kindergarten is the Foundation of Every Child's Learning Journey!

My students need books, listening center, math manipulatives and other engaging materials to make learning meaningful and fun!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ellison's classroom raised $1,234

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students are tiny, energetic learners with a passion to explore and grow. I strive every day to instill values, knowledge and confidence into their growing minds. They come to school ready to learn and take on the world! I work at an inner city school where most of the students start the school year off at a disadvantage due to their socioeconomic status and home life situations. All of the students at my school qualify for 100% free breakfast and lunch. Despite the challenges and obstacles my students face, you can always find them smiling, laughing and learning! They love being at school because they feel safe, nurtured and proud!

My Project

The thing I love most in this world is being a teacher and giving my students the opportunity to accomplish their hopes and dreams. These materials will help make that happen. They will give my students a chance to become successful learners on a daily basis. It will give my deserving students a chance to feel proud. I am requesting books for our guided reading center so that my students can hold actual books while learning to read instead of the paper copied books we use now. I am asking for a listening center so the students can hear books on tape while learning book handling skills. I am requesting math and literacy manipulatives for students to use during center time to make learning a hands on and engaging experience. This project will allow my students to reach their academic and social-emotional potential. After all, doesn't every child deserve that chance?

Ms. Ellison Jackson-Mann K-8 School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

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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More than three‑quarters 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

22 students impacted 14donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
CE764 - Ready-To-Go Listening Center for 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.00 1 $129.00
DD467 - Ten-Frames Magnetic Answer Boards • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 2 $59.98
LA964 - Adjustable Pocket Chart Stand • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
LL611 - Level A Nonfiction Book Bin - K • Lakeshore Learning Materials $43.99 1 $43.99
AA240 - Alphabet Learning Locks • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
AA302 - Level A Book Bin - K - Library 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $38.99 1 $38.99
LL612 - Level B Nonfiction Book Bin - K • Lakeshore Learning Materials $38.99 1 $38.99
LL614 - Level D Nonfiction Book Bin - K-Gr. 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $37.99 1 $37.99
TT625 - Peg Number Boards • Lakeshore Learning Materials $36.99 1 $36.99
AA304 - Level C Book Bin - K - Library 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $36.99 1 $36.99
AA303 - Level B Book Bin - K - Library 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $36.99 1 $36.99
AA305 - Level D Book Bin - K-Gr. 1 - Library 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $35.99 1 $35.99
FD117 - Indestructible Giant Beads & Patterns • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
HH463 - Patterning & Sorting Folder Game Library - Pre-K-K • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
LL613 - Level C Nonfiction Book Bin - K • Lakeshore Learning Materials $33.99 1 $33.99
AA853 - Literacy Centers Management Chart • Lakeshore Learning Materials $31.99 1 $31.99
TT818 - Getting Ready to Write Gumball Grab • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
SE998 - Magic Water Marbles - Multicolor • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 2 $29.98
TT991 - Lakeshore Safety Name Tags - Set of 20 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.59 1 $29.59
TT365 - Numbers & Counting Magnetic Activity Tin • Lakeshore Learning Materials $26.99 1 $26.99
TT506Z - Lakeshore Jumbo Glue Stick - Dozen • Lakeshore Learning Materials $8.79 3 $26.37
PP273 - Sensory Tubs - Set of 3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
DA363 - Best-Buy 9" Geoboards - Set of 6 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
CF616 - 1-100 Pocket Chart Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $15.99 1 $15.99
EV212 - Regular Dot Art Painters - 6-Color Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
JJ311 - Alphabet Bingo • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 1 $9.99
JJ314 - Colors & Shapes Bingo • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 1 $9.99
LL688 - Learn to Count! Dough Mats • Lakeshore Learning Materials $7.99 1 $7.99
VR993 - Lakeshore Safety Name Tags - Set of 5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $7.99 1 $7.99
LL112RG - Heavy-Duty Paper Trays - Orange • Lakeshore Learning Materials $5.59 1 $5.59
LL112RD - Heavy-Duty Paper Tray - Red • Lakeshore Learning Materials $5.59 1 $5.59
LL112GR - Heavy-Duty Paper Tray - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $5.59 1 $5.59
LL112BU - Heavy-Duty Paper Tray - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $5.59 1 $5.59
DA365 - Extra Rubber Bands • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.99 1 $3.99

Materials cost

$1,003.03

Vendor shipping charges

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Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,048.08

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$184.96

Total project goal

$1,233.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,233.04

13 Donors

-$953.03

Donations toward project cost

-$895.07

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$57.96

match offer

-$280.01

Match offer toward project cost

-$238.01

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.00

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