Help me give my students my students important learning skills through playing together at their learning centers with educational and STEM toys that encourage them to think outside the box.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Smith's classroom raised $680
This project is fully funded
Celebrating 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 Project
My Donors Choose project will help me promote a positive learning environment for my little scholars! I am my school’s Pre-kindergarten teacher, and my goal is to continue encouraging my students to improve their social and emotional skills, through fun and educational activities in a classroom that is set up to their needs.
My students at Mohawk Valley School have big minds and hearts and are worthy of circumstances that allow them to grow; most of my student’s opportunities to learn and grow come from our small rural school, that is centered in an agricultural area, We have less than 130 students total, with my class at ten students.
Being a small school has proven to be a blessing to our students, but also a challenge, as we are not financially as strong as bigger, more affluential school districts across Arizona. I work hard to encourage social and emotional growth through interactive activities and play time during our busy days! Each of my students have different needs and ways of learning that I want to meet. Most of my littles come to me with having never attended a school such as Head Start. This can make adjusting to being away from their home environment hard. Having items that I can give them to calm and soothe their anxieties is very helpful to their emotional growth. This is why I chose several different anxiety and stress items on my Donors Choose list. I also create Pre-kindergarten yearbook that reflects every milestone, celebration, and school activity day! It is specific only to my students, and at the end of they year, they are each given their very own “yearbook” to have as keepsakes. Thank you for taking the time to read my project!
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
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 5 Mil Thick for Extra Protection, 4.3 Inches x 6.3 Inches, 100 Pouches (TP5900-100)
• Amazon Business
$17.91
3
$53.73
CHEFAN 12 Pack Felt Storyboard Pieces for Toddler, Flannel Board Stories for Preschool Activities
• Amazon Business
$37.35
1
$37.35
Lissi 5 Piece Doll Deluxe Nursery Play set with accessories
• Amazon Business
$34.99
1
$34.99
Kaplan Early Learning How Do Dinosaurs Book and CD - Set of 3
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$33.26
1
$33.26
JOYIN 4 Pcs 7" Long Vehicle Toy Set, Toddlers Cars with Lights and Siren Sound, Including Play Police Car, School Bus, Toy Garbage Truck, Ambulance Toy, Birthday Party Gifts Toys for Boys 3-5
• Amazon Business
$33.00
1
$33.00
Playmags Large Magnetic Figures Community Set of 15 Pieces – 3” Play People Perfect for Magnetic Toys Building Blocks - STEM Learning Toys for Kids – Magnet Tiles Expansion Accessories Pack
• Amazon Business
$29.99
1
$29.99
Neenah Paper 40311 Exact Index Card Stock, 90lb, 94 Bright, 8 1/2 x 11, White, 250 Sheets, (Pack of 1)
• Amazon Business
$12.98
2
$25.96
KTRIO 500 Pack Sheet Protectors 8.5 x 11 inch, Clear Page Protectors for 3 Ring Binder, Plastic Sleeves for Binders, Top Loading Paper Protector Letter Size
• Amazon Business
CRAFTISS 30x20g Acrylic Yarn Mini Skeins - 1300 Yards of Soft Yarn for Crocheting and Knitting Craft Project, Assorted Starter Crochet Kit Yarn Bulk for Adults and Kids
• Amazon Business
$22.99
1
$22.99
Play22 Kids Cleaning Set 12 Piece - Toy Cleaning Set Includes Broom, Mop, Brush, Dust Pan, Duster, Sponge, Clothes, Spray, Bucket, Caution Sign, - Toy Kitchen Toddler Cleaning Set - Original
• Amazon Business
$21.99
1
$21.99
HP Printer Paper | 8.5 x 11 Paper | Office 20 lb | 3 Ream Case - 1500 Sheets | 92 Bright | Made in USA - FSC Certified | 112090C, White
• Amazon Business
$21.47
1
$21.47
Panda Brothers Wooden Geoboard - Montessori Toys for 3 4 5 Year Old Kids and Toddlers, Educational Toy with 30 Pattern Cards and 40 Rubber Bands to Create Figures, Brain Teaser STEM Toy Geo Board
• Amazon Business
$20.95
1
$20.95
20 PCS Multicolored Quiet Fidgets Toys for Unique Fidget Experience, Anti Anxiety Sensory Toys Combine into New Shapes, Brain Imagination Tools, Relax Therapy Educational Toy for Kids Boys Adults
• Amazon Business
$18.99
1
$18.99
Montessori Activity Busy Book for Toddlers - 1 2 3 4 5 Years Old Learning Activity Busy Board for Toddlers Quiet Busy Book with DIY Page for Motor Skills Travel Toys for Airplane Car Christmas Toy
• Amazon Business
$18.99
1
$18.99
Learning Resources Sensory Trio Fidget Tubes, 3 Pieces, Ages 3+, fine Motor Skills, Sensory Toys for Toddlers,Children, Speech Therapy Materials, Fidget Toys, Sensory Tubes
• Amazon Business
$16.99
1
$16.99
Educational Insights Playfoam Pluffle for Sensory Bins 2-Pack Yellow & Purple, Ages 3+
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
Squishy Sensory Fidget Toys for Kids - Sensory Toys for Autistic Children Special Needs, Stress Anxiety Relief Toys for Calm Down, Squeeze Sensory Tube Filled Goo, Glitter, Christmas Stocking Suffers
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
6844 PCS Incentive Stickers for kids,64 Sheets Round Stickers,Animals Happy Face Donuts Cupcakes Stars Hearts Motivational Teacher Classroom Reward Gifts Encourage Kids to Do Chores Go to The Toilet
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
2680+ Animal Stickers, 64 Sheets Adorable Cartoon Animal Designs, Various Themes Motivational Animal World Labels for Teacher Classroom Reward Gift Encourage Kids to Do Chores Go to the Toilet
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
4420+PCS Incentive Stickers, 400+ Designs Stars/Flowers/Thumbs Motivational Sticker Reward Gifts for Teacher Parents Classroom Encourage Kids to Do Chores Go to The Toilet (64 Sheets)
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
Pop Fidget Toys Its Ball Toy 4 PCS 3D Stress Balls It Pop Fidgets Pack Party Favors for Kids Toys Autism Sensory Toys Bulk Squeeze Toys Toddler Toys for Boys Adult Stress Relief Easter Basket Stuffers
• Amazon Business
$6.49
1
$6.49
Materials cost
$503.77
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$36.02
3rd party payment processing fee
$7.56
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$577.35
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$101.89
Total project goal
$679.24
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$679.24
6 Donors
-$551.29
Donations toward project cost
-$513.60
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$37.69
match offer
-$75.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$63.75
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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