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Mrs. Ruder from South Windsor CT is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Get Ready for Kindergarten

Help me give my students the materials they need to have a successful school year!

  • $796 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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My Project

I look forward to another year in kindergarten with my amazing and diverse students! Many of the items I have requested are STEM building materials- like the Magnatiles. These will support our new language arts curriculum which allows time for play and social development.

I have also requested basic materials like glue sticks, crayons, and folders.

In addition to the supplies, I have added a variety of age appropriate read alouds. Kids love to listen to stories and they are always engaged when they get to hear new books! Many of the titles I have requested are about being kind or about how our classroom is a family.

Mrs. Ruder
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Magna-Tiles® - Master Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.99 1 $129.99
Crayola Construction Paper Crayons Classpack - Set of 400, 16 Colors • Blick Art Materials $51.44 1 $51.44
On Strike Box Set, Books 1-8: Pencils on Strike, Swings on Strike, Chairs on Strike, Glues On Strike, Crayons on Strike, Scissors on Strike, Erasers on Strike, Rulers on Strike • Amazon Business $47.53 1 $47.53
8 Mini Emotion Plush Toys with A Little SPOT of Feelings Hardcover Book Box Set • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $45.00 1 $45.00
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. 60/Pack (E501) • Staples $21.43 2 $42.86
MAGNETIC WHITEBOARD ERASERS 12PK • Teachers' School Supply $11.99 3 $35.97
Staples Poly 2-Pocket Folder with Fasteners Navy (26389) • Staples $0.83 25 $20.75
Habbi 24 Pack 6oz Slime Containers with Lids Plastic Jars Containers for Slime with White Water-Tight Lids and Stickers Mini Storage for DIY Slime Making, Candy, Beads, Art Crafts, Lotion • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Staples Poly 2-Pocket Folder, Green (26383) • Quill.com $0.69 25 $17.25
STEM Building Blocks Toy for Kids, Educational Toddlers Toddler Brain Toy Kit, Constructions Toys for 3 4 5 6 7 8 Years Age Boys and Girls – Creativity Kids Toys • Amazon Business $16.79 1 $16.79
Amazon Basics Clear Thermal Laminating Plastic Paper Laminator Sheets - 9 x 11.5-Inch, 200-Pack, 3mil • Amazon Business $15.56 1 $15.56
Your Name is a Song (hardcover) • MahoganyBooks $15.29 1 $15.29
Ziploc Sandwich Bags 90 Bags/Box (315885) • Staples $5.04 3 $15.12
All Are Welcome • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $14.00 1 $14.00
Benny the Brave in The First Day Jitters (Team Supercrew Series): A children’s book about big emotions, bravery, and first day of school jitters. • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Crayola Colors of the World 24-Count Crayons - Set of 4 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $13.46 1 $13.46
The Day the Crayons Quit • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13
Respect - The Best Me That I Can Be • Amazon Business $10.75 1 $10.75
In our Classroom: How we Learn and Play in our Own Way • Amazon Business $10.59 1 $10.59
You're Finally Here! • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
The Pigeon HAS to Go to School! • Amazon Business $8.89 1 $8.89
The Crayons Go Back to School • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
Staples Paper 2-Pocket Folders Green 25/Box (50753/27533-CC) • Staples $7.34 1 $7.34
Staples Paper 2-Pocket Folders Electric Blue 25/Box (50754/27534-CC) • Staples $7.34 1 $7.34
All-Purpose High Temp Glue Sticks - Pkg. of 30 • Nasco $7.30 1 $7.30
Star Birthday Badges • Lakeshore Learning Materials $5.94 1 $5.94
Magnetic Whiteboard Frog Erasers • Teachers' School Supply $4.99 1 $4.99
Magnetic Whiteboard Butterfly • Teachers' School Supply $4.99 1 $4.99
Magnetic Whiteboard Star Dots • Teachers' School Supply $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$618.21

Vendor shipping charges

 $18.33

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$675.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$119.26

Total project goal

$795.07

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $795.07

2 Donors

-$795.07

Donations toward project cost

-$675.81

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$119.26

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