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Ms. Simko from South Windsor, CT is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Simko's classroom raised $983

Learning Through Play in Pk!

Help me give my students materials to continue growing and learning with hands on experiences!

This project expired on June 2, 2024.

Ms. Simko CREC Academy of International Studies Elementary
South Windsor, CT Grades PreK-2

My Project

Allowing students to explore the physical world through observation and hands on experiences is important at a young age.

These materials will allow my students to observe plants and animals in a real life setting!

The science cart will allow for materials to be used freely. The fish tank, book and microscope are examples of how I will set up the cart for the children.

The art supplies are another way for the children to explore, create and communicate with their peers and teachers.

My diverse students come from Hartford and surrounding towns. We all come together to learn through play, make memories and form connections. These materials will be an asset to my students this year and years to come!

20 students impacted 1 donor
Ms. Simko CREC Academy of International Studies Elementary Grades PreK-2 South Windsor, CT View local requests 20 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Store & Explore Science Cart • Lakeshore Learning Materials $499.00 1 $499.00
Washable Dot Markers 36 Pack With 118 Activity Sheets For Kids, Gift Set With Toddler Art Activities, Preschool Children Arts Crafts Supplies Kit, Special Holiday Bingo Dabbers Dobbers, Dauber Dawgs • Amazon Business $43.97 1 $43.97
20 Pcs Wooden Dollhouse Family Set of 16 Mini People Figures and 4 Pets, Dollhouse Dolls Wooden Doll Family Cosplay Figures Accessories for Pretend Dollhouse Toy (Cute Style) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Colorations Dabber Markers, Washable, Tropical Colors, 8 Colors, Dot Markers, Bingo Markers, Dab and Dot Markers for Children, Kids, Pre-School, Toddlers, Non Toxic, Easy to Use, Art Supplies (TSPONGE) • Amazon Business $24.49 1 $24.49
Betta Fish Tank - Mini Bowls for Beta Fish, Aquaponic Fish Tank Clear Hydroponic Plant Terrarium for Promoted Ecosphere Aquatic Ecosystem - 6.7" H * 4.7" D • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
GeoSafari Jr. My First Kids Microscope Toy, Preschool Science, STEM Toy, Gift for Toddlers Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
60 Pcs Paint Brushes Set for Kids Classroom Students Beginners，Small Brush Bulk for Detail Painting ,Round Flat Paintbrushes for Acrylic Painting，Oil Watercolor Acrylic Paint Brush • Amazon Business $9.80 2 $19.60
Elmer's School Glue Sticks, 0.24 oz., Purple, 30/Pack (2159542) • Quill.com $9.71 2 $19.42
Paint Cups – Paint Containers with Lids, 10 Pack No Spill Paint Cups for Kids Including Toddler Paint Brushes – Toddler Art Supplies Paint Cups with Lids for Kids Art Supplies • Amazon Business $13.36 1 $13.36
Family Pets Wooden Dollhouse Animal Set by Hape | Complete Your Wooden Dolls House with Happy Dog, Cat, Bunny Pet Set with Complimentary Houses and Food Bowls • Amazon Business $12.74 1 $12.74
Food Coloring Set (4 colors) • Carolina Biological Supply Company $6.26 2 $12.52
Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9" x 12" Pack of 50 Sheets - Assorted Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.19 3 $9.57
My Pet Fish (I Got a Pet!) • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95
Prang Medium Weight Construction Paper - Holiday Green, 9" x 12", Pkg of 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $1.69 3 $5.07
Prang Medium Weight Construction Paper - Red, 9" x 12", Pkg of 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $1.69 3 $5.07
Prang Medium Weight Construction Paper - Blue, 9" x 12", Pkg of 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $1.69 3 $5.07

Materials cost

$748.80

Vendor shipping charges

 $45.33

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.23

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$835.36

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$147.42

Total project goal

$982.78

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $982.78

1 Donor

-$982.78

Donations toward project cost

-$835.36

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$147.42

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

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