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Ms. D'Ambrosi from New Castle, PA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. D'Ambrosi's classroom raised $850

Little Hands, Big Discoveries: Hands-On Learning for Second Grade

Help me give my students materials to organize our classroom, center materials to work together and learn math, science, and reading. A chance to add extra materials using TPT (teachers pay teachers) as the year progresses.

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Ms. D'Ambrosi Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center
New Castle, PA Grades PreK-2

My Project

Help me give my students engaging hands-on learning opportunities through interactive reading, math, and science centers. My second graders come to class eager to learn, and many of them learn best by exploring, building, and actively participating in activities rather than simply completing worksheets.

The resources from this project will support centers where students can strengthen reading comprehension, develop math problem-solving skills, explore science through discovery use social skills and Extend my library of learning tools.

These activities will encourage collaboration, critical thinking, and keep students excited about learning.

As a first-year teacher building my classroom, these materials will help create an environment where curiosity grows and students gain confidence in their abilities. Your support will help make learning meaningful, engaging, and fun for my students. It will increase social skills and offer a chance to add more materials from teacher pay teacher as the year progresses. Thank you for helping bring these opportunities to our classroom.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

24 students impacted 1 donor
Ms. D'Ambrosi Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center 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.

New Castle, PA View local requests

Nearly all 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

24 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on TPT • TPT $100.00 1 $100.00
Splash! Reading Games - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
Sony - XB100 Compact Bluetooth Speaker - Black • Best Buy Education $52.99 1 $52.99
CAREGY 600 Pack Laminating Sheets,Holds 8.5 x 11 Inch Sheets,Thermal Laminating Pouches, 3 Mil, 9 x 11.5 Inches Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Round Corner Letter Size • Amazon Business $38.95 1 $38.95
100 Sheets Black Cardstock 11x17 Thick Paper, Goefun 80lb Heavyweight Legal Printer Paper for Halloween, Arts, Crafts, Ledger, Tabloid, Posters • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
17.3 x 5 Inch Self Adhesive Name Tags for Classroom Student Desks,Multipurpose Manuscript Name Plates with Alphabet Letters,Class Rules(48 Pack) • Amazon Business $30.90 1 $30.90
Norwii Bluetooth Voice Amplifier, Power Amplifiers, Portable Mini Wired Microphone Headset for Teacher Classroom & Outdoor Lectures, Teaching, Tour Guides, USB-C Rechargeable - 2000mAh, Black • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Addition Tower of Math Game • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
330 pcs Building Blocks, Educational Building Toys Stem Toys Building Discs Sets Interlocking Solid Plastic for Preschool Toddlers Girls and Boys by Winlip • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Reading Literature Grab & Play Game - Gr. 1-2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
LEARNING ADVANTAGE Build-A-Sentence - Learning Games for Kids - Sentence Building and Literacy Game - Homeschool Supplies • Amazon Business $23.71 1 $23.71
Staples Hanging File Folder 1/5-Cut Tab Letter Size Standard Green 50/Box (ST266262-CC) • Staples $23.29 1 $23.29
Oterri File Organizer Box, Portable Collapsible Cardboard File Folder Organizer with Handle for Letter Size Hanging Files, Document Storage Box for Home Office & Classroom (2 Packs, Pink) • Amazon Business $11.10 2 $22.20
Shell Education 180 Days of Science for Second Grade Book (51408) • Staples $21.19 1 $21.19
IRIS USA File Box, Plastic File Boxes With Lids, Document Organizer for Letter/Legal File, Document Box, Storage Bin For Hanging Files, Secure Latching Lid Stackable BPA-Free, Clear 35 Qt. 1 Pack • Amazon Business $19.75 1 $19.75
Trends International Disney Pixar Inside Out - Emotions Wall Poster, 14.725" x 22.375", Premium Unframed Version • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Staples File Folders 1/3-Cut Tab Letter Size Assorted Colors 100/Pack (ST508804-CC) • Staples $16.99 1 $16.99
Splash! Addition Game • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
Splash! Subtraction Game • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
TECKNET Plug-in Wireless Doorbell with RGB Lighting & 1300 Feet Range,IP66 Waterproof Doorbell for Home/Classroom/Office/Business,60 Chimes,5-Level Volume,4.5-Year Battery Life(Black) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 15 Sticky Note Pads, 3 x 3 in, School Supplies, Office Products, Notes for Vertical Surfaces, Monitors, Walls and Windows, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $9.88 1 $9.88
Outus 2 Pcs Number 1-100 Chart Money Poster Preschool Educational Learning Posters Kids Toddlers Laminated Currency Chart for Nursery Elementary Home School Kindergarten Classroom Decorations • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
20 Pcs Pencil Grips for Kids Handwriting Pencil Holders Grippers for Kids, Writing Posture Correction Tools for Toddlers, Special Needs Silicone Pencil Supplies for Kindergarten Preschoolers(Mixcolor) • Amazon Business $8.89 1 $8.89
Magnetic Apple Timer • Lakeshore Learning Materials $6.99 1 $6.99
Guirnd 12PCS Colored Masking Tape, Kids Art Supplies, DIY Craft Tape, Colored Tape Rolls, Colored Painters Tape, 1.7cm x 12m (2/3In x 13Yards) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Mr. Pen- Pencil Erasers Toppers, 120 Pack, Green, Erasers for Pencils, Pencil Top Erasers, Pencil Eraser • Amazon Business $6.88 1 $6.88
Royal Brites White Poster Board, Classic Presentation Board, 11 x 14 Inches (5 Pack), (25301) • Amazon Business $6.73 1 $6.73
Self Adhesive Dots 600 PCS (300 Pairs) 0.78"/20 mm Diameter Sticky Back Magic Sticky Dots Waterproof Hook & Loop Dots with Adhesive for Art Craft Classroom Office Home Deco White • Amazon Business $6.29 1 $6.29
Inside Out 2 Talk It Out Small Plush - Sadness, Kids Toys for Ages 3 Up by Just Play • Amazon Business $5.59 1 $5.59
Daily Math Practice Journal - Gr. 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.79 1 $4.79

Materials cost

$681.89

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.23

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$722.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$127.43

Total project goal

$849.55

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $849.55

1 Donor

-$849.55

Donations toward project cost

-$722.12

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$127.43

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