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Ms. Kira from Joplin, MO is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Take Turns!

Help me give my students supplies for new table toys to help them enhance their Kindergarten Readiness skills.

  • $1,164 goal

This project expired on July 1, 2025.

This project expired on July 1, 2025.

My Project

My preschool students are play based, hands on learners. They are eager to learn in a whole group setting as well as small groups.

During this small group time it gives me the opportunity to work with them on their early literacy skills as well as their pre emergent math skills.

WIth the addition to these new table toys and games we will be able to hone in our on our Kindergarten Readiness.

In a small group setting, we will be able to touch on multiple curriculum subjects, which would include social/emotional and communication skills.

Ms. Kira Joplin Early Childhood Center Grades PreK-2

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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

Never Before Funded 30 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Community Garages - Set of 8 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.50 1 $99.50
Lakeshore Double-Sided Magnetic Tiles with Phonics - Reading Manipulatives for Beginning Readers, Science of Reading • Lakeshore Learning Materials $89.99 1 $89.99
My Big World with Clifford, Preschool-Pre-Kindergarten (Print + Digital) • Scholastic Magazines+ $5.75 15 $86.25
Lakeshore What’s the Rhyme? Sorting Houses • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Button Sorting Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Alphabet Learning Locks • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Wikki Stix Early Learning Trio, Alphabet, Numbers and Shapes for Easy, Fun Preschool Learning, Made in The USA • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Learning Resources Alphabet Acorns Activity Set • Kaplan Early Learning Company $37.76 1 $37.76
Lakeshore Catch a Letter Magnetic Learning Game • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Lakeshore Launch & Learn Alphabet Game • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Lakeshore Alpha-Bots • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Lakeshore Nuts About Counting! • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Lakeshore Gumball Grab Pre-Writing Game • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Learning Resources Sorting Shapes Cupcakes • Kaplan Early Learning Company $26.96 1 $26.96
Learning Resources Smart Snacks Counting Cookies • Kaplan Early Learning Company $26.96 1 $26.96
Learning Resources Primary Bucket Balance Teaching Scale - 1 Piece, Ages 3+, Math for Preschoolers, Classroom Balance Scale, Balance Scale for Kids, Science for Kids,Back to School Supplies • Amazon Business $22.79 1 $22.79
Kinetic Sand, The Original Moldable Sensory Play Sand, Brown, 2 lb. Resealable Bag, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $10.99 2 $21.98
Lakeshore Shape Sorting Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Lakeshore Magnetic Wonder Tiles® - Community Helpers • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Educational Insights Design & Drill Bolt Buddies Bulldozer (4195) • Quill.com $18.49 1 $18.49
Lakeshore Number-Bots • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
Learning Resources All About Me Sorting Houses,12 Pieces, Ages 3+, Fine Motor & Sorting Skills, Montessori Toys, Special Education Actives, Imaginative Play • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Kinetic Sand, Construction Site Folding Sandbox with Toy Truck & 2lbs Moldable Play Sand, Sensory Toys, Christmas Gifts for Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $15.00 1 $15.00
Educational Insights Raccoon Rumpus Game, Preschool Game with Dice & Color Matching, For 2-4 Players, Fun Family Board Game For Kids Ages 3 to 5 • Amazon Business $14.53 1 $14.53
Wooden Number Puzzle Toys, ABC Letter & Number Puzzle for Toddlers 1 2 3 Year Old, Preschool Learning Toys for Kids, Educational Name Puzzle Gift for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Creative Sticks & Rings Puzzle, Montessori Matching Puzzle Toys, Preschoolers Intelligence Development, Toddlers' Early Learning Educational Toys for Fine Motor Skills Color Cognition Hands-on Ability • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Let's Meet a Doctor (Cloverleaf Books ™ ― Community Helpers) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Let's Meet a Construction Worker (Cloverleaf Books ™ ― Community Helpers) • Amazon Business $8.36 1 $8.36
Let's Meet a Police Officer (Cloverleaf Books ™ ― Community Helpers) • Amazon Business $8.36 1 $8.36
Kinetic Sand, Dig & Demolish Playset with 1lb Play Sand & Toy Truck, Sensory Toys, Stocking Stuffers & Christmas Gifts for Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Let's Meet a Dentist (Cloverleaf Books ™ ― Community Helpers) • Amazon Business $7.88 1 $7.88
Let's Meet a Firefighter (Cloverleaf Books ™ ― Community Helpers) • Amazon Business $7.21 1 $7.21

Materials cost

$910.85

Vendor shipping charges

 $34.44

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$988.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$174.52

Total project goal

$1,163.47

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