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Mrs. Gardler from Philadelphia, PA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Pre-K Is Working Hard!

Help me give my students books, puzzles, a puzzle rack, markers, Mr. Potato Head, and Bristle Blocks!

  • $295 goal

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My Project

Can you imagine being in an early childhood classroom without books, tape, puzzles ,a puzzle rack, and fine motor games, such as Mr. Potato Head and Bristle Blocks? For many low-income school districts, it is a struggle to access these materials for our students. Preschoolers learn through play and hands-on materials. Play is the work of pre-k students, but in order to do that, we need supplies.

I plan on using the puzzles to develop spacial awareness and sharing skills, our books will help develop our students into strong readers, and the Sharpies will be used to write down the children's vocabulary development.

Mr. Potato Head and the Bristle Blocks will be used to develop fine motor skills, which helps with writing!

These are all staples in an early childhood classroom. The majority of our families do not have the resources to purchase these items on their own.

Our scholars are such eager, curious, and inquisitive learners! We are so grateful for your help!

Thank you again for your support!

Mrs. Gardler Rudolph Blankenburg Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mr Potato Head Disney/Pixar Toy Story 4 Andy's Playroom Potato Pack Toy for Kids Ages 2 & Up • Amazon Business $36.18 1 $36.18
Melissa & Doug Natural Wood Puzzle Storage Case (Holds 12 Puzzles) - Wooden Puzzle Rack Organizer • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Black, 36 Count • Amazon Business $19.97 1 $19.97
Pablo's Tree • Amazon Business $16.59 1 $16.59
Bristle Blocks by Battat – The Official Bristle Blocks – 112Piece – STEM Creativity Building Toys Dexterity Fine Motricity – Bpa Free 2 Years + • Amazon Business $14.50 1 $14.50
VELCRO Brand Dots with Adhesive White | 200 Pk | 3/4" Circles | Sticky Back Round Hook and Loop Closures for Organizing, Arts and Crafts, School Projects, 91824 • Amazon Business $14.50 1 $14.50
Post-it Notes, 3x3 in Sticky Notes, 12 Sticky Note Pads, America's #1 Favorite Sticky Notes, Canary Yellow, Clean Removal, Recyclable (654) • Amazon Business $12.19 1 $12.19
El sombrero del tío Nacho / Uncle Nacho's Hat • Amazon Business $10.95 1 $10.95
David's Drawings (Rise and Shine) • Amazon Business $10.95 1 $10.95
Master Magnetics - B005HYDC68 Roll-N-Cut Flexible Magnetic Tape Refill - 1/16" Thick x 1/2" Wide x 15 feet. (1 roll), 07518 • Amazon Business $9.19 1 $9.19
The Wind Blew (Rise and Shine) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Caps for Sale: A Tale of a Peddler Some Monkeys and Their Monkey Business • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
The Way I Feel • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Crow Boy (Picture Puffin Books) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Tomas and the Library Lady (Dragonfly Books) • Amazon Business $6.89 1 $6.89

Materials cost

$216.86

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$250.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.14

Total project goal

$294.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $294.25

4 Donors

-$147.12

Donations toward project cost

-$125.05

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.07

match offer

-$147.13

Match offer toward project cost

-$125.06

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.07

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