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Ms. Martino from Chicago, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

Help me give my students stem toys and books that will help them to learn and play about plane, train, and car travel.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Martino's classroom raised $491

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

Planes, trains, and automobiles can help my students learn by sparking their curiosity about transportation, introducing them to different types of vehicles, and fostering imaginative play.

These fun learning tools, such as wooden trains, paper kites, and planes, can teach basic concepts like geography and distance while providing opportunities to explore science principles like motion, force, and gravity.

While playing with vehicles, my students can pretend to work in the community, fostering an appreciation for the people who keep our communities running. When children pick up a transportation toy, they can pretend they are anywhere they want to be.

Ms. Martino Dore 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.

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More than half 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

24 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Melissa & Doug Swivel Bridge Wooden Train Set (47 pcs) - Wooden Train Set For Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $59.49 1 $59.49
Sacolin 12PCS DIY Coloring Kite Kit: 18x15.65in Kids White Blank Kite Educational Outdoor Game Toy Creative Craft Painting Flying Kite with Swivel and Line • Amazon Business $24.98 2 $49.96
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Nesting and Sorting Buildings with Vehicles, 12 Pieces - Wood - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $41.99 1 $41.99
Lakeshore Design & Play STEAM Planes Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 2 $39.98
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Magnetic Car Loader, 6 Pieces, Red - Wood - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $35.39 1 $35.39
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Wooden Train Cars, 8 Pieces and Wooden Storage Box - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $32.99 1 $32.99
Airplane Toy with Car Toy Helicopter Set, Take Apart Plane Toy for Boy Girl Toddler Kids Cargo Transport Paw Patrol Age 2 3 4 5 6 8 Years Old Toddler 5 Mini Vehicles Truck 1 Large Plane • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Traffic Jam Floor Puzzle - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $20.02 1 $20.02
Stomp Rocket Ultra Rocket Launcher for Kids, 6 Rockets - Fun Backyard & Outdoor Kids Toys Gifts for Boys & Girls - High Flying Toy Foam Blaster Set - Multi-Player Adjustable Launch Stand • Amazon Business $18.74 1 $18.74
Melissa & Doug Wooden Cars Vehicle Set in Wooden Tray - Toys For Toddlers And Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $13.58 1 $13.58
TICIAGA Paper Plane Toss Game Banner, Throwing Target Banner for Glider Airplane, Fun Add-on Toys for Flying Paper Plane, Outdoor Sport Activity for Kids, Airplane Theme Birthday Party Decoration • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Construction Site: Taking Flight! (Goodnight, Goodnight, Construc) • Amazon Business $11.74 1 $11.74
Airplane & Paper Plane Stickers Pack for Teens Boys Girls|100 Pcs |Cartoon Waterproof Vinyl Stickers for Laptop Tablet Flasks Water Bottle Luggage Car,Decals Pack(Airplanes & Paper Planes-100Pcs) • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95

Materials cost

$366.81

Vendor shipping charges

$15.04

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$417.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.65

Total project goal

$491.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$491.00

1 Donor

-$491.00

Donations toward project cost

-$417.35

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$73.65

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$0.00

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