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Mrs. Santo from Seymour, CT is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Play Based Learning & Indoor Recess Fun!

Help me give my students markers, fidget toys, nametags, and erasers for the best year in first grade ever, complete with items for indoor recess and play based learning!

  • $635 goal

This project expired on December 6, 2025.

This project expired on December 6, 2025.

My Project

Please help me give my students the best year in first grade ever, complete with items for indoor recess and play based learning! These games, fidgets, and art materials will support their creativity and happiness in our class community, as many don’t have the funds to purchase them on their own. We will enjoy time painting, creating, and playing games together! This is the first year my students are required to purchase their own materials in our district and many are having a tough time. Your help is greatly appreciated!

Mrs. Santo Chatfield - LoPresti Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Seymour, CT View local requests

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

Never Before Funded 20 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dot Markers 25-Count Classpack - STEM Kits • Teachers' School Supply $79.99 1 $79.99
Best-Buy Washable Broad-Tip Markers - Class Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Calming Toys for Kids, Occupational Therapy Toys, Play Therapy, Stress Relief Toy, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $33.59 1 $33.59
Creative Shapes Etc. Rainbow Nametags, 36/Pack, 6 Packs (SE-813-6) • Quill.com $32.48 1 $32.48
The Puppet Company Baby Monsters: Rainbow Monster (PUC004409) • Quill.com $27.53 1 $27.53
Rainbow Pocket Chart • Teachers' School Supply $26.99 1 $26.99
URSKYTOUS 151Pcs Animal Erasers Desk Pets for Kids Animal Pencil Erasers Bulk Puzzle Eraser Toys Gifts for Classroom Prizes,Game Reward,Treasure Box,Easter Egg Fillers,Goodie Bag Stuffer,Party Favors • Amazon Business $25.48 1 $25.48
54 PCS Magnetic Blocks, Magnetic Building Blocks for Toddlers 3+, Montessori Toys, Magnet Cubes, Preschool STEM Educational Sensory Magnet Toys for Kids Ages 3-5 Year Old Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $25.26 1 $25.26
Play-Doh Modeling Dough, Assorted Colors, 3 Ounces, Set of 20 • School Specialty $21.97 1 $21.97
Sensory Playtivity Squishy Sensory Discs, Set of 3 • School Specialty $18.37 1 $18.37
80Pcs Party Favors for Kids 4-8, Kawaii Squishies Mochi Squishy Toy Bulk Fidget Sensory Toys Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls Goodie Bag Christmas Stocking Stuffers Treasure Box Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Hasbro Twister Party Classic Board Game for 2 or More Players,Indoor and Outdoor Game for Kids 6 and Up,Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
Hasbro Gaming Guess Who? Board Game, with People and Pets Cards, The Original Guessing Game for Kids, Ages 6 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $14.90 1 $14.90
Sensory Autism Toys for Kids - Textured Stretchy Sensory Fidget Toys for Stress, Anxiety , Sensory Toys Special Needs for Autistic Autism Children Toddlers Boys Girls, Treasure Box Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $13.29 1 $13.29
Hasbro Gaming Candy Land Kingdom of Sweet Adventures Board Game for Kids, Ages 3 & Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $12.75 1 $12.75
Meetory 36 Pieces 13.5” x 4.9” Clear Nameplate Pocket Self-Adhesive Desk Name Tag- Covers for School Classroom Desk, Office Supplies（NOT Include Name Tags） • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89
Squishy Sensory Toys for Kids: Calm Down Sensory Toys for Autistic Children Toddlers Special Needs, Squeeze Stretch Anxiety Relief Autism Toys, Sensory Shapes Learning Toys Classroom Must Haves • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
Desk Name Tags for Classroom -25 Student Name Plates for Classroom Kindergarten, Preschool, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Grade, 9x3 Teacher Nameplates for Student Desks & Cubbies, Crayon Nametags • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Rainbow Scratch Bookmarks • Lakeshore Learning Materials $7.99 1 $7.99
Rainbow Dots Border • Teachers' School Supply $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$485.90

Vendor shipping charges

 $16.35

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.29

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$539.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$95.21

Total project goal

$634.75

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