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Mrs. Butler from Whiteville, NC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Butler's classroom raised $309

Pencils, Puzzles, and Reading Fun

Help me give my students learning puzzles, whisper phones, pencils, and colored pencils.

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Mrs. Butler Williams Township School
Whiteville, NC Grades PreK-2

My Project

My kindergarten students are eager to learn, explore, and grow every day. They are developing foundational reading, writing, and problem-solving skills that will support them throughout their education. Having the right hands-on learning materials makes a tremendous difference in helping each child build confidence and excitement for learning.

This project will provide our classroom with pencils, whisper phones, and floor puzzles that encourage active participation and meaningful learning.

Pencils are an essential tool for practicing handwriting, drawing, and beginning writing skills. Whisper phones allow students to hear themselves read, helping them improve fluency, confidence, and phonemic awareness while practicing independently. Floor puzzles promote teamwork, critical thinking, spatial reasoning, and fine motor development through engaging, collaborative play.

These simple yet impactful materials will create opportunities for every child to practice important academic and social-emotional skills in a fun, supportive environment. Your generosity will help my students become confident readers, writers, and problem solvers while fostering a love of learning that will last a lifetime.

Thank you for considering supporting our kindergarten classroom. Your kindness and generosity will provide my students with the tools they need to learn, grow, and succeed every day.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

20 students impacted 3 donors
Mrs. Butler Williams Township School Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Whiteville, NC 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 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fumete 32 Pack Mini Colored Pencils Bulk with Sharpener, 12 Colors Portable Pencil Tube Set for Back to School Supplies, Classroom Prizes, Party Favors and Kids Drawing Gifts • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Outus 240 Pcs Scented Pencil Graphite HB Pencils Colored Pencils for Kids Wood Pencil with Fruit Elements for Kids Party Favors Classroom Reward School Stocking Fillers • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
QUOKKA Giant Floor Puzzles for Kids Ages 4-6 – 2x3 Feet 48 Large Pieces Jigsaw Puzzles for Kids Ages 3-5 – Construction Activity for Toddlers Boy and Girl – Premium Box with Sturdy Handle & Magnetic • Amazon Business $20.89 1 $20.89
Number Train Floor Puzzle • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Busy Bugs Floor Puzzle • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Alphabet Train Floor Puzzle • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Safari Animals Floor Puzzle • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Ocean Animals Floor Puzzle • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
4E's Novelty 16 Reading Phones [16 Pack] Auditory Feedback Whisper Phone Classroom Manipulative, Speech Therapy Toy Tool - Accelerates Reading Fluency & Pronunciation, Phonic Materials • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Briarpatch, The World of Eric Carle ABC 123 2-Sided Floor Puzzle, Based On Very Hungry Caterpillar Board Book, Preschool Learning for Kids • Amazon Business $13.48 1 $13.48
4E's Novelty Whisper Phones for Reading - Pack of 4 - Auditory Feedback, Hear Myself Sound Phone - Accelerate Reading Fluency, Comprehension & Pronunciation - Speech Therapy Materials Toys • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$212.28

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $16.56

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$262.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.24

Total project goal

$308.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $308.26

2 Donors

-$295.76

Donations toward project cost

-$251.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.36

match offer

-$12.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$10.62

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.88

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