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Mrs. Barrientos from Hayward, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Light Up Our Learning in Kindergarten! Part 2

Help me give my students more science and math materials to use with our light table.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Barrientos's classroom raised $608

This project is fully funded

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My Project

Kindergarten students learn best when they are moving and playing. I try to incorporate high engagement with lots of kinesthetic activity to keep them motivated to learn. This means that my students need lots of choice with manipulative materials that complement our science and math activities.

A light table and multiple sensory materials that can be used to explore concepts in math and science will increase my students' academic achievement by helping them make important developmental connections.

For example, with a light table, my students will be able to examine insects preserved in Resin, explore different colors of stones/pebbles while creating their own animals/insects shapes, or even practice making different patterns using the transparent bear counters.

Mrs. Barrientos Eden Gardens 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 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Light Table Sensory Tray • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.99 1 $99.99
Acorn to Oak Rainbow Stones, 72 Stones 40+ Activities, Learning & Education Toys, Classroom Must Haves, Math manipulatives, Light Table manipulatives Educational Toys for Kids 5-7, Montessori Toys • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
20 Pcs Insect in Resin Bug Preserved Specimen Collection Paperweights Resin Insects Various Insect Specimen for Office Men Women Biology Science Teacher Education Bug Collection Supplies (Butterfly) • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
16 Pcs Ocean Animal Insect in Resin Specimen Bugs Collection Paperweights,16 Styles Real Bug Specimen Bug Kit Preserved in Resin for Scientific Educational Display Supplies (Ocean) • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
MAGNA-TILES Dashers 6-Piece Magnetic Construction Set, The Original Magnetic Building Brand, Small • Amazon Business $29.31 1 $29.31
Odoorgames 36 Pcs Translucent Rainbow Pebbles,Rainbow Stones,Light Table Manipulatives Preschool,Light Table Accessories, Includes 24 Activity Cards • Amazon Business $28.49 1 $28.49
BOHS Translucent Tangram with Multilingual Activity Cards - 1 Inch Thickness - Preschool Gift - Kids Kindergarten Light Table Accessories/Window Puzzle Toys • Amazon Business $13.29 2 $26.58
SCANDINOVIA - 13oz Unbreakable Premium Ice Cream Bowls Set Of 6 - Super Grade Acrylic Plastic - Perfect for Gifts - Dishwasher Safe - Stackable - Serving Candy Cereal Cereal Popcorn Salad Reusable • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Odoorgames 100 Pcs Transparent Bear Counters, Counting Animal Matching Games Color Sorting Toys, Translucent Toys for Light Table, Includes 11 Activity Cards • Amazon Business $22.79 1 $22.79
Excellerations Light Table Math Mats - Set of 6 • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
edxeducation-13841 Tactile Shells - Set of 72 - Translucent - 6 Textures and Colors - Ages 18m+ - Explore STEM concepts via Light Panels and Sensory Bins • Amazon Business $20.62 1 $20.62
12 Pcs Insect in Resin Specimen Bugs Collection Paperweights Real Bugs in Resin Various Insect Specimen Bug Preserved in Resin Bugs Collection for Kids Scientific Educational Supplies Bugs Display. • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
LYFJXX 4 Styles Acrylic Seashells Conch Starfish Assorted Color for Table Scatters Beach Theme Sea Shells Party Decoration Crafts About 92 to110 pcs/Set • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
SPRMUD 10 PCS Big Size Butterfly Acrylic Gems, Colorful Shiny Crystal for Children Boys Girls Kids Decoration/Family/Party/School/Kindergarten Game/Reword/Gift/Education • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
110 Pieces Red Pink Acrylic Heart Valentine's Day Heart Ornaments Red Pink Heart Gems for Valentine's Day Vase Filler Table Scatter Engagement Wedding Anniversary Home Decoration(8OZ,Red&Pink) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$434.69

Vendor shipping charges

$5.00

Sales tax

$39.77

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$515.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$91.06

Total project goal

$607.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$607.04

2 Donors

-$302.24

Donations toward project cost

-$257.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.25

match offer

-$303.52

Match offer toward project cost

-$257.99

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.53

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.28

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$0.00

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