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Mrs. Beintema from Phoenix, AZ is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning Through Play!

Help me give my students toys they can use to create models and explore concepts through play!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Beintema's classroom raised $466

This project is fully funded

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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

The jump from kindergarten to first grade can be challenging. It is more academically rigorous and they are still so developmentally young and playful at heart. I would love to have more toys on hand in my classroom to utilize as incentives, during centers, for enrichment, exploration of new concepts, and to create models for STEM activities.

"Play is our brain's favorite way of learning" by Diane Ackerman says it best.

This group of students was 3 during the pandemic and they developmentally need support due to the learning loss caused by COVID. I am asking for sterilite containers to house the following toys. Legos, AFUNX magnet tiles, and STEM toys to help support creativity, independence, social development, educational efficacy, exploration, and much more. Please consider donating if you can!

Mrs. Beintema Larkspur Elementary 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 half 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

20 students impacted 9donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sterilite Deep Clear Plastic Stackable Storage Container Bin Box Tote with Clear Latching Lid Organizing Solution for Home & Classroom, 4 Pack • Amazon Business $33.08 2 $66.16
AFUNX 130 PCS Magnetic Tiles Building Blocks 3D Clear Magnetic Blocks Construction Playboards, Inspiration Building Tiles Creativity Beyond Imagination, Educational Magnet Toy Set for Kids with 2 Cars • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box 10698 Building Toy Set for Back to School, Toy Storage Solution for Classrooms, Interactive Building Toy for Kids, Boys, and Girls • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Huaker Kids Building STEM Toys,125 Pcs Educational Construction Engineering Building Blocks Kit for Ages 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Year Old Boys and Girls,Best Gift for Kids Creative Games & Fun Activity • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
22 Pack Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags 10x14 inch - Plastic Zipper Pouches for Organizing - Document Bags with Zipper - Letter Size Zipper Pouch - Document Pouch with Zipper - Mesh Pouch with Zipper • Amazon Business $29.55 1 $29.55
Liberty Imports 1000 PCS Bucket of Mini Building Bricks Playset with Base Plates, 16 Color Classic and Pastel Mix Blocks Set in Carrying Case, Tight Fit and Compatible with All Major Brands • Amazon Business $23.97 1 $23.97
DMOIU Magnetic Building Blocks STEM Educational Toy for Kids Montessori Learning Sticks and Balls, Sensory Activities Autism Toys, Outdoor Toys for Toddlers, Gift for Boys and Girls Preschool • Amazon Business $19.97 1 $19.97
TOMYOU 200 Pieces Building Blocks Kids STEM Toys Educational Discs Sets Interlocking Solid Plastic for Preschool Boys and Girls Aged 3+, Safe Material Creativity • Amazon Business $19.79 1 $19.79
48 Pcs Bath Toys for Kids Ages 3+, Sensory Toys for Autistic Children, Travel Toys Window Toys Stem Learning Toys, Bathtub Toys with Dinosaur Eggshell Storage • Amazon Business $16.85 1 $16.85
Sand Timer, Hourglass Sand Timers Colorful 1/3/5/10/15/30 Minutes Sandglass Timer with Protective Cover for Classroom Home Office Cooking (Pack of 6) Multicolor • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Letters and Numbers Wooden Stamp Set ABCs 123s With Activity Book, 4-Color Stamp Pad - ABC Stamps, Kids Arts & Crafts, Letter Stamps, Number Stamps For Kids Ages 4+ • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
Learning Resources STEM Explorers -Ages 5+,39 Pieces, Magnet Movers, Critical Thinking Skills, STEM Certified Toys, Magnets Kids,Magnet Set,Back to School Gifts,Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$336.20

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$24.04

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$395.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$69.76

Total project goal

$465.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$465.04

8 Donors

-$327.09

Donations toward project cost

-$281.78

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.31

match offer

-$133.55

Match offer toward project cost

-$113.52

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.03

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.42

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$0.00

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