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Mrs. Bissell from Hartland, ME is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Much Needed Classroom Supplies

Help me give my students classroom materials to help them become successful independent learners. We especially need to increase our classroom library. Thank you!

  • $706 goal

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My Project

This is my first year back in the classroom after a few years in Title I. I’m so excited to be back. I absolutely love my first graders. They make me smile with their quick wit. Our classroom is in need of so many different materials. Our school is located in a rural setting. The district stretches across eight wide-spread towns. We serve a huge array of families from various socioeconomic levels.

We are in desperate need of books for our library.

The various games and manipulatives chosen will help them work independently during reading and math rotations. Each student will benefit from the individualized ways in which these items can be used.

Mrs. Bissell Somerset Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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Hartland, ME View local requests

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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toys for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Toys Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toys • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
Lakeshore Leveled Books Classroom Library 1 - Books Only - Level H (Gr. 1) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $38.00 1 $38.00
Lakeshore Leveled Books Classroom Library 1 - Books Only - Level I (Gr. 1) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $36.00 1 $36.00
Lakeshore Leveled Books Classroom Library 1 - Books Only - Level G (Gr. 1) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $36.00 1 $36.00
BEBLOX Building Blocks | Building Toys for Kids Ages 4-8 500-Piece Set - Learning & Educational Fun Stem Toys - Birthday Gifts for Boys & Girls Age 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 & 12 Year Old Toys • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Lakeshore Leveled Books Classroom Library 1 - Books Only - Level E (Gr. 1) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $32.00 1 $32.00
Lakeshore Leveled Books Classroom Library 1 - Books Only - Level D (K-Gr. 1) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $32.00 1 $32.00
Lakeshore Leveled Books Classroom Library 1 - Books Only - Level F (Gr. 1) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $32.00 1 $32.00
Veatree 206Pcs Magnetic Building Sticks Blocks Toys, Magnet Educational Toys STEM Toys for Kids and Adult, 3D Non-Toxic Building Toy with Storage Bag • Amazon Business $29.50 1 $29.50
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches Letter Size 3 Mil 200/Pack (TP3854-200) • Staples $26.59 1 $26.59
Wikki Stix Multi-Use Manipulative Kit • Kaplan Early Learning Company $26.06 1 $26.06
Educational Insights Phonics Dominoes – Blends & Digraphs - Classroom Manipulatives, Set of 84 Dominoes in 6 Colors, Ages 6+ • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Learning Resources Gears! Gears! Gears! 100-Piece Deluxe Building Set - Ages 3+, Preschool Building Sets, Gears Toys for Kids, STEM Toys for Toddlers, Construction Toy Set, Kids Building Toy • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Aizweb CVC Word Game,Mini Pop Board Fidget Sensory Toy Pack for Preschool Kindergarten Classroom Supplies,Montessori Phonics Games Flash Cards,Education Reading Manipulative Spelling Learning • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Aizweb CVCC & CCVC Word Game,Mini Pop Board Fidget Sensory Toy Pack for Preschool Kindergarten Classroom Supplies,Montessori Phonics Games Flash Cards,Education Reading Manipulative Spelling Learning • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
ELONGDI 130 Pieces - Magnetic Building Sticks Building Blocks Set, Magnet Educational Toys Magnetic Blocks Sticks Stacking Toys Set, Non-Toxic Building Toy 3D Puzzle with Storage Bag • Amazon Business $18.90 1 $18.90
Aizweb Sentence Building,Sight Word Games for Kindergarten 1st 2nd Grade Classroom Must Haves,Montessori Phonics Reading Learning Games,Speech Therapy Special Education Manipulative Toy for Teacher • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead Bulk Box, 150 Count, Yellow • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Raymond Geddes Dr Seuss Number 2 Pencils For Kids 72 Count (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $11.57 1 $11.57
Paper Mate EverStrong #2 Pencils, Reinforced, Break-Resistant Lead When Writing, 72 Count • Amazon Business $9.39 1 $9.39

Materials cost

$534.92

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $26.75

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$599.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$105.83

Total project goal

$705.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $705.52

5 Donors

-$698.93

Donations toward project cost

-$599.69

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$99.24

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$6.59

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