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Mrs. Shields from Allentown PA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Let's Start School Off Right!

Help me give my students materials to start off the new school year!

  • $158 goal

This project expired on October 1, 2023.

This project expired on October 1, 2023.

My Project

My students are all so excited to come to school each and every day to learn!

The beginning of the school year is always fun making sure we have everything we need for a successful school year.

The playdough set, musical instrument set, and slime kit are all wonderful ways and opportunities to learn through play in young grades which is extremely beneficial for students' growth. I know that with these materials to start the school year off, students will have a successful year to come through learning, excitement, and play!

Mrs. Shields
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Play-Doh Play 'N Store Kids Play Table for Arts & Crafts Activities with 8 Non-Toxic Colors, 2 Oz Cans (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $41.11 1 $41.11
Stoie's Musical Instruments for Toddlers 3-5-9-year-old Baby Musical Toys Toddler Music Toddler Musical Instruments for Kids Wooden Instrument Set Toy Musical Instruments for Kids Ages 4-6 • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
Original Stationery Galaxy Slime Kit, Fun Slime Set with Glow in The Dark Stickers, Dark Powder to Make Glitter & Galactic Slime! • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99

Materials cost

$102.09

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$133.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$23.58

Total project goal

$157.20

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