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Mrs. Hoover from Fort Worth, TX is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Play Based Learning

Help me give my students a fun and engaging play based learning stations. with puzzles, shorting games, and toys that encourage movement and play. these Preschoolers will develop a solid foundation.

  • 1 donor
  • $338 still needed

expires Nov 11

  • 1 donor
  • $338 still needed
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Mrs. Hoover North Hi Mount Elementary School
Fort Worth, TX Grades PreK-2

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

I’m raising funds to create a rich, play-based PreK environment where every child can thrive. Though I haven’t met my students yet, I already know they are wonderfully inquisitive, endlessly curious, and blessed with sponge-like brains ready to soak up the world around them. That’s what I love most—their natural excitement for discovery.

Puzzles will sharpen problem-solving and persistence.

Sensory toys will support regulation and hands-on exploration. Sorting games will build early math and logical thinking skills. Toys that encourage movement will develop gross motor abilities and confidence, while imaginative play props will spark creativity, language, and social connection.

Every donation helps turn their natural wonder into joyful, meaningful learning. Thank you for believing in our littlest learners!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

20 students impacted 1 donor
Mrs. Hoover North Hi Mount Elementary School Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Fort Worth, TX 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 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Zhehao 24 Pieces LCD Writing Tablet Doodle Board 8.5 Inch Colorful Reusable Screen Board Pad Reusable Drawing Writing Learning Educational Pad Toys for Girls Boys 8-10 3-10(Classic Round Style) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, 4/Set (92419) • Quill.com $33.59 1 $33.59
Kaplan Early Learning Rainbow Rhythm Ribbons - Set of 6 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $26.55 1 $26.55
MTYOKILN Magnetic Color & Shape Maze - Montessori Toys for 3 4 5 Year Old, Color and Shape Sorting Toy, Montessori Toys for Kids Boys Girls Gifts Ages3+, Preschool Learning Activities • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Lakeshore Puzzle Rack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
Magnetic Color and Number Maze - Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old - Wooden Color Matching Learning Counting Puzzle Board -Toddler Activities Fine Motor Skills Toys for Boys Girls 3 4 5 Years Old • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Safari Animal Toys Figures, 12 PCS Realistic Jumbo Wild Jungle Animals Figurines, Large African Zoo Animal Playset with Lion,Elephant,Giraffe, Plastic Animal Learning Toys for Kids Toddlers Boys • Amazon Business $20.49 1 $20.49
GAMENOTE Magnetic Color & Number Maze - Educational Wooden Color Matching Learning Counting - Toddler Fine Motor Skills Toys for Boys and Girls 3, 4, 5 Years Old • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
Coogam Numbers Matching Game 10PCS, 123 Counting Dinosaur Toys, Educational Preschool Montessori Fine Motor Skill Mathematics Learning Toys for 2 3 4 Years Old • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Magnetic Color and Number Maze, Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old, Wooden Magnet Board Counting & Color Sorting Toddler Activities, Educational Fine Motor Skills Toys Gifts for 3-5 Years Old Boys Girls • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Attmu Wooden Puzzles for Toddlers, 2 Pcs Alphabet ABC Shape Number Puzzle | Learning Toys for Kids Preschool Educational Activities Toddler Gift Toys for Girls Boys Christmas Valentines Easter • Amazon Business $14.83 1 $14.83
Funcorn Toys Ocean Sea Animal, 52 Pack Assorted Mini Vinyl Plastic Animal Toy Set, Realistic Under The Sea Life Figure Bath Toy for Child Educational Party Cake Cupcake Topper,Valentines Day Gift • Amazon Business $9.94 1 $9.94
YUE MOTION Liquid Motion Bubbler Visual Sensory Toys - Calming Visual Play for School, Home, Office, Stress Relief and Focus - Fidget Sensory Tube Stocking Stuffers, Novelty Gifts • Amazon Business $8.54 1 $8.54
AIVIAI Dance Scarves Music Scarves for Children Movement and Juggling 12pcs • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Squishy Sensory Toys for Kids - 3 Pack Fidget Toy Sensory Tube for Autism - Quiet Fidget for Classroom Students - Squeeze Toys Filled with Colorful Goo - Prizes for Kids Classroom • Amazon Business $5.00 1 $5.00

Materials cost

$294.85

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.42

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$329.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.11

Total project goal

$387.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $387.38

1 Donor

-$50.00

Donations toward project cost

-$42.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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 $337.38

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