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Ms. Amy from Van Nuys, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Open Ended Creative Materials

Help me give my students a variety of engaging classroom materials to explore and create.

  • $798 goal

This project expired on August 24, 2025.

This project expired on August 24, 2025.

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

I am asking for these supplies for my inclusion class of 20 Pre-K students for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. I co-teach with a Special Education teacher in a classroom where 40% of our students have an IEP.

These open-ended, creative materials will support my students both artistically and expressively, allowing each student the creative freedom to explore with them how they wish.

The students will get exposed to a variety of materials allowing them to improve in their fine motor, executive functioning, and math skills. These skills are essential for all students in an early learning program.

Ms. Amy Sylvan Park Elementary School 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.

Van Nuys, CA 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

20 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
ChildBrite Fence Easel, 22-1/2 x 23-1/2 Inches - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler - Lightweight • School Specialty $131.21 2 $262.42
Guidecraft Jr. Rainbow Blocks, Set of 20 - Wood - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $48.37 1 $48.37
Kaplan Early Learning Loose Parts Number Trays - Set of 10 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $35.96 1 $35.96
Green Toys School Bus - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $33.97 1 $33.97
TickiT-73977 Rainbow Wooden Rings - Set of 21 - 3 Sizes - Counting and Sorting Rings - Loose Parts Wooden Toy for Babies and Toddlers 10m+ - Inspire Curiosity and Open-Ended Play • Amazon Business $21.43 1 $21.43
TickiT Rainbow Wooden Spools - Set of 21 - Assorted Colors - Loose Parts Wooden Toy for Babies and Toddlers 10m+ - Inspire Curiosity and Open-Ended Play • Amazon Business $20.44 1 $20.44
MCPINKY Xylophone for Kids, Xylophone Musical Toy with Child Safe Mallets Educational Musical Instruments Toy for Toddlers 1-3 • Amazon Business $7.83 2 $15.66
Dantoy Sand Scoops, 9 Inches, Assorted Colors, Set of 3, Yellow - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $14.99 1 $14.99
Mini Pet Erasers (Bulk Set of 144) Classroom Rewards and Party Favors • Amazon Business $13.29 1 $13.29
Childcraft Shape Sand Molds, Assorted Colors and Designs, Set of 16 - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler - Durable • School Specialty $12.37 1 $12.37
edxeducation Jumbo Tweezers - Set of 12 - For Ages 18m+ - 6 Colors - Plastic Toddler and Pre-School Tweezers - Develop Strength and Coordination for Children with Special Needs • Amazon Business $10.63 1 $10.63
Teacher Created Resources Push and Pop Bubble Ten Frames, Set of 6 - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $10.04 1 $10.04
Creativity Street Jumbo Craft Sticks, Bright Hues, Pack of 100 - Wood - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $3.82 1 $3.82

Materials cost

$503.39

Vendor shipping charges

$91.08

Sales tax

$46.06

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$678.08

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$119.66

Total project goal

$797.74

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