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Mrs. Soto from Brooklyn, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Meaningful Mornings

Help me give my students hands on learning experience to start the day right.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Soto's classroom raised $311

This project is fully funded

My Project

I feel the tone is set as the kids are greeted and enter the classroom. I want to provide an environment each morning that is enjoyable, safe, and engaging that allows for a “soft start” and ease into the rest of our learning activities. Say goodbye to worksheet review practice and hello to morning tubs! As a donor, you will be helping provide fun and engaging tools that will promote communication, engagement and creativity and teamwork. These tools will be uses daily and help my students have a successful start to their school day.

My goal is to provide many different choices to fit the needs off all of my students on any given morning.

Brain Flakes, Sticks and Rings, Bristle Blocks and Linking Cubes will allow students to work together to build creations. Color and Shapes pad will provide a sensory option for students to explore. Thank you in advance for your donation!

Mrs. Soto PS 153 Homecrest 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.

Brooklyn, NY 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

18 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Edx Education Childcraft Linking Manipulative Cubes, 3/4 Inches, Assorted Colors, Set of 100 - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $8.02 10 $80.20
hand2mind Mirror My Sounds Phoneme Set, Phonemic Awareness, Phonics Games, Letter Sounds, Phonics Flash Cards, Speech Therapy Materials, Phonics for Kindergarten, Toys That Help with Speech • Amazon Business $12.13 2 $24.26
24 Colors Acrylic Paint Markers Set, Premium Acrylic Paint Pens For Rock Painting, Glass, Plastic, Ceramic,Fabric,Wood,Stone,Cardstock,DIY Easter Day,Halloween,Christmas Day,Crafts Making Art Supplies • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Picasso Toys112pcs Hedgehog Blocks STEM Building Tiles Set Construction Learning Toy Stacking Interlock Block, Creativity Beyond Imagination, Inspirational, Recreational, Educational PTB112 • Amazon Business $19.79 1 $19.79
Surebonder Cordless Hot Glue Gun, High Temperature, Full Size, 60W, 50% More Power - Sturdily Bonds Metal, Wood, Ceramics, Leather & Other Strong Materials (Specialty Series CL-800F) • Amazon Business $16.23 1 $16.23
hand2mind Grab That Monster Fine Motor Activity Set, Occupational Therapy Toys, Fine Motor Skills Toys for Toddlers 3-4, Pincer Grasp Toys, Play Therapy Games for Kids, Preschool Learning Activities • Amazon Business $13.79 1 $13.79
Kasfalci See My Feelings Mirror,Shatterproof Mirror for Kids,Social Emotional Learning Emotion Flash Cards,Autism Learning Materials,Anger Management Toys,Calm Down Corner Supplies for Classroom &Home • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
puzgic Stem Kids Toys for Creative Learning Building Educational Resources Toys for Preschool and Kindergarten Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
hand2mind Colors & Shapes Sensory Pad, Occupational Therapy Toys, Fine Motor Toys, Toddler Sensory Toys, Sensory Water Mat, Sensory Play Therapy Toys, Calming Toys for Kids, Calm Down Corner Supplies • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49
Brain Flakes Building Idea Booklet for Beginners | Large 8.5" x 11" Printed Activity Book with 84 Pages of Step-by-Step Instructions | Easy to Read, Inspires Creativity, Screen Free, for Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$222.71

Vendor shipping charges

$8.02

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.34

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$264.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.60

Total project goal

$310.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$310.67

1 Donor

-$132.04

Donations toward project cost

-$132.04

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$155.33

Match offer toward project cost

-$132.03

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.30

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$23.30

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$0.00

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