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Ms. Nicole from Staten Island, NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Play, Learn, Grow: Empowering Preschool Minds!

Help me give my students some classroom essentials to enhance their learning experience.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Nicole's classroom raised $804

This project is fully funded

My Project

As a preschool teacher, my goal is to create a dynamic and engaging learning environment that sparks curiosity and creativity in every little learner. To make this dream a reality, I’m seeking support for some essential classroom items that will bring excitement, hands-on learning, and interactive play to our classroom.

Our preschoolers are at an age where storytelling, songs, and auditory learning make a huge impact on their development.

The Toniebox, a fun and durable audio system, will allow children to listen to engaging stories, songs, and educational content independently, all while fostering their listening skills and imagination. With accompanying headphones, children will have a quiet, personal space to explore content on their own, promoting focus and individual learning.

A classroom printer will help bring our creative classroom to life by allowing us to print colorful materials that reinforce learning through visuals. Later in the year we are diving into an exciting water-themed unit in our classroom. Through play, children will learn to identify various ocean animals, and even practice new vocabulary.

By supporting this project, you’re helping create a classroom where learning is fun, interactive, and filled with opportunities for exploration. These items will ensure that our preschoolers have the tools they need to build confidence, creativity, and crucial foundational skills for success in school and beyond.

Thank you for helping me make this classroom an exciting place for my little learners to grow, explore, and thrive!

Ms. Nicole PS 56 Louis DeSario School Grades PreK-2 Staten Island, NY View local requests

More than a third 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

15 students impacted 15donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Epson EcoTank ET-3950 Wireless All-in-One Color Supertank Printer ? White • Quill.com $386.39 1 $386.39
Tonies for Teachers Audio Player Starter Kit with Pete The Cat, Healthy Habits, Laurie Berkner, National Geographic Dinosaur, and Yeti - Light Blue • Amazon Business $139.99 1 $139.99
Tonies Foldable Wired Headphones for Kids - Light Blue [Discontinued] • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
Learning Resources Jumbo Ocean Animals Set of 6 (LER0696) • Staples $29.80 1 $29.80
hand2mind Numberblocks Blockzee Balance Activity Set (96089) • Quill.com $25.82 1 $25.82
Mini Hot Glue Sticks 4" and 0.27 Diameter - Compatible with Most Glue Guns (Huge Bulk Pack of 200) • Amazon Business $11.40 1 $11.40
FINDMAG 12 Pack Magnetic Hooks, 30 LB Neodymium Magnetic Hooks for Cruise Cabins, Strong Magnets with Hooks for Hanging in Classroom, Office, Kitchen, Home, Metal Hooks for Cruise Ship Walls, Silver • Amazon Business $6.94 1 $6.94
GUSTO [100 Count] Jumbo 6 Inch Wooden Multi-Purpose Popsicle Sticks, Craft Sticks for ICES, Ice Cream, Waxing, Tongue Depressor Wood Sticks (Formerly Comfy Package) • Amazon Business $4.98 1 $4.98

Materials cost

$643.30

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$682.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$120.52

Total project goal

$803.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$803.47

11 Donors

-$596.96

Donations toward project cost

-$566.96

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.00

match offer

-$136.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$116.02

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.48

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$70.05

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$0.00

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