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Ms. Davis from Jamaica, NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Materials to Grow On

My students need 14 cross-curricular manipulatives, including I Can Add & Subtract Math Mats, a Classroom Writing Center and Sequencing Cards.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Davis's classroom raised $689

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The little ones need your help! Hi, I am a first year Kindergarten teacher in a low income, high need community. I took over a classroom with limited resources and was told that there was no money in the budget to buy more. My students are just beginning in life and I believe that a firm foundation at a young age makes for a strong scholar later. I am asking for manipulatives in math, social studies, science, and language arts so that learning can be something fun, something that the kids enjoy. Too many children have fallen through educational cracks because traditional teaching methods are not working for them. I want to be creative with my teaching and I want learning to be fun, not a chore. My kids should love coming to school everyday to learn. With these supplies, I can begin to achieve the fun, creative learning environment that I long for, but I can't do it alone. I need your help. Please help me give my students more of the tools that they need to start building a strong academic foundation early on; because the skills that children learn in Kindergarten, will last them a lifetime! I thank you in advance.

Ms. Davis PS 40 Samuel Huntington Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

19 students impacted 18donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
LL486 - Hello From Around the World • Lakeshore Learning $10.99 1 $10.99
WF26 - Letters Beanbag Set • Lakeshore Learning $37.95 1 $37.95
WF10 - Numbers Beanbag Set • Lakeshore Learning $14.95 2 $29.90
RR516 - I Can Add & Subtract Math Mats • Lakeshore Learning $24.95 1 $24.95
JJ568 - Match & Learn Patterning Board • Lakeshore Learning $34.95 1 $34.95
JJ647 - Peel & Stick Collage Books • Lakeshore Learning $19.99 2 $39.98
LC55 - Super Housecleaning Set • Lakeshore Learning $39.95 1 $39.95
CG190X - Sequencing Cards - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning $34.95 1 $34.95
DD589 - Help-Yourself Alphabet Trays • Lakeshore Learning $34.95 1 $34.95
DD587 - Help-Yourself Vocabulary Trays • Lakeshore Learning $34.95 1 $34.95
EE289 - Tactile Numbers 1-30 • Lakeshore Learning $14.95 1 $14.95
GG837 - English Alphabet Books • Lakeshore Learning $59.95 1 $59.95
JJ634 - Classroom Writing Center • Lakeshore Learning $69.95 1 $69.95
LL707 - Match-The-Number Counting Kit • Lakeshore Learning $29.95 1 $29.95

Materials cost

$498.32

Vendor shipping charges

$49.83

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$9.00

Total project cost

$564.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$123.94

Total project goal

$688.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$688.56

16 Donors

-$688.56

Donations toward project cost

-$564.68

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$123.88

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$0.00

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