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Ms. Mary Flowers from Buena Vista VA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Lighting up learning in Prek

Help me give my students items like a light table, magnetic lab kit, and an outdoor bug explorer set for an added opportunity to utilize their senses, sort, compare objects, and interact with the natural world around them.

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Adding a light table into our centers play and learning rotations will help encourage our students to explore the shapes and colors of our Magna Tile building blocks as they compare and sort the different blocks, work on colors, and color blending. They will use their imagination to create endless learning and play opportunities. The magnet lab kit and bug catching kit will help promote fine motor skills, exploration, and curiosity as we use both materials in the classroom and as well as bring in items from the outside world for the students to discover and explore. It gives our students new and exciting ways to work with their blocks, natural elements, or even art projects. The possibilities are so exciting and will add more fun and engagement into their daily routine and their school experience.

Ms. Mary Flowers
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kaplan Early Learning Wooden Preschool Light Table • Kaplan Early Learning Company $355.46 1 $355.46
Lakeshore Light Table Manipulative Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $119.00 1 $119.00
Classroom Magnet Lab Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $47.20 1 $47.20
Kidz Xplore Outdoor Explorer Set - Bug Catching Kit Nature Exploration Children Outdoor Games Mini Binoculars Kids, Compass, Whistle, Magnifying Glass, Adventure, Hunting, Hiking Educational Toy • Amazon Business $26.97 1 $26.97
SHENGQIDZ 2 Pack 75mm 10X Handheld Magnifying Glass,Rubber Reading Magnifier for Kids Seniors, Suitable for Hobbies and Science • Amazon Business $7.49 1 $7.49

Materials cost

$556.12

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.90

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.34

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$610.36

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$107.71

Total project goal

$718.07

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Total project goal

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 $718.07

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