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Mrs. White from Washington, DC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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“Little Learners, Big Dreams: Building Skills Through Hands-On Fun”

Help me give my students the resources they need to build strong literacy and math foundations in a joyful, supportive classroom.

  • $1,079 goal

This project expired on October 12, 2025.

This project expired on October 12, 2025.

My Project

I love how curious, imaginative, and full of potential my students are. They come to school each day eager to explore, play, and discover new things — and they deserve a classroom environment that nurtures that excitement.

Each resource in this project is selected to support their growth in meaningful ways.

The hands-on materials will help strengthen fine motor skills, build early literacy and math foundations, and encourage social-emotional learning through play and collaboration. These tools will also allow me to meet the diverse needs of my learners, including those with visual impairments or learning differences, by offering more engaging and accessible options.

With your support, I can create a space where every child feels seen, valued, and empowered to learn.

Mrs. White C.W. Harris Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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 three‑quarters 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Magic Board Printing Practice Cards • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 4 $119.96
Educational Advantage Giant Linking Shapes, Set of 16 - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $95.99 1 $95.99
Snap-Together Letter Blocks • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
Lakeshore Number Rockets • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Letter Recognition Instant Learning Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Touch & Read Write & Wipe Cards • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Translucent Letter Builders • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Syllable Count Instant Learning Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Launch & Learn Alphabet Game • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Linking Letter Monkeys - Lowercase • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Linking Letter Monkeys - Uppercase • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Lakeshore Counting Cones • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Snap & Build CVC Words • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Lakeshore Alphabet Cones • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Linking Number Monkeys • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Category Sorting Activity Box • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
See & Solve Math Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $22.99 1 $22.99
Rhyming Sounds Phonics Train • Lakeshore Learning Materials $21.99 1 $21.99
Wikki Stix® Alphabet Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $17.99 1 $17.99

Materials cost

$783.78

Vendor shipping charges

$43.99

Sales tax

$47.03

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$916.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$161.75

Total project goal

$1,078.31

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