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Mrs. Dougherty from Scranton, PA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Kindergarten Welcome Bags!

Help me give my students Kindergarten Welcome Bags loaded with amazing school treasures!

  • $1,982 goal

This project expired on October 16, 2025.

This project expired on October 16, 2025.

My Project

I want to welcome our new kindergarten kids to school in a big way!

My students will be so excited to receive a bag loaded with school things to share with their families.

Each tote bag will contain alphabet and number cards, journals, scissors, a workbook and coloring book, scissors, crayons, and more! The supplies will provide families with the materials they need to create a learning atmosphere at home.

I want to engage families and provide necessary resources to set our kindergarten kids up for success! They deserve it!

Mrs. Dougherty McNichols Plaza 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.

Scranton, PA View local requests

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

90 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Carson-Dellosa Phonics for Kindergarten Resource Book • Quill.com $3.32 90 $298.80
Carson Dellosa 54 Alphabet Flash Cards, abc Learning Resources for Preschool and Kindergarten, Phonics Games and Letter Recognition for Preschoolers, Flashcards for Toddlers 3-5 Years • Amazon Business $2.93 90 $263.70
Carson Dellosa 54 Toddler Flash Cards, 0-25 Counting and Number Recognition Math Flashcards for Toddlers 3-5 Years, Kindergarten and Preschool Learning Activities and Educational Games • Amazon Business $2.84 90 $255.60
Mead Composition Notebooks, 12 Pack, Wide Ruled Paper, 9-3/4" x 7-1/2", 100 Sheets per Comp Book, Color Will Vary (73389) • Amazon Business $23.11 8 $184.88
Qidiwin Jumbo EVA Dices, Giant Dot EVA Foam Dices for Kids Building Blocks,Educational,Party Suppliers, 4 Color,12PCS • Amazon Business $15.58 8 $124.64
Lakeshore Touch & Read Phonics Sentence Match - Complete Set for Beginning Readers, Phonics, Science of Reading • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.50 1 $99.50
24 Pack Small Coloring Books for Kids Ages 4-8, 2-4 - Bulk Coloring Bundle Classroom Rewards, Prizes, PreK Kindergarten Party Favors with Disney, Nick, More | Mini Activity Books for Boys, Girls • Amazon Business $23.99 4 $95.96
Crayola Crayons Assorted Colors 8/Box (52-3008) • Staples $0.94 90 $84.60
Touch & Read Syllables Word Match - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.50 1 $59.50
Wikki Stix Mini Play Paks, 250 Individual paks! Great for Restaurants, Parties, Travel, classrooms Giving, Made in The USA! • Amazon Business $58.03 1 $58.03
Reginary Reusable Totes Bags - 100 Pcs Non Woven Grocery Handle Bags for Shop Events & Retail Store(Green) • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Scissors Bulk for Kids, EZZGOL 48 PACK 5” Safety Blunt Tip Student Scissors, 6 Assorted Colors Kid Craft Scissors for Cutting Regular Paper,Construction Paper,Cards • Amazon Business $23.27 2 $46.54

Materials cost

$1,621.74

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$24.33

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,684.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$297.18

Total project goal

$1,981.20

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