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Ms. K. Smith from Philadelphia, PA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ready, Set, Create, Go: Tools For a Thriving PreK Classroom

Help me give my students a mobile desk cart, all-purpose teacher apron, and paint smocks to help keep materials organized, protect clothing during creative activities, and ensure my PreK students can explore hands-on learning with ease.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. K. Smith's classroom raised $231

This project is fully funded

My Project

In my PreK classroom, having the right tools makes a world of difference in how students engage and learn. The mobile desk cart will help keep our learning space organized, allowing for seamless transitions between activities and ensuring all materials are accessible for my students. The all-purpose teacher apron will allow me to stay hands-free and ready for any task, whenever I'm helping a student or preparing supplies for the next activity. The paint smocks are essential for our creative projects, ensuring my students can explore painting and other hands-on activities without worrying about their clothes.

My goal with this project is to create an organized, efficient, and creative learning environment where my students feel free to explore and engage with the curriculum.

The organization that the cart provides will reduce downtime between activities, maximizing the time we have for learning. The smocks and aprons will make it easier for both my students and me to participate in creative projects, fostering self-expression, fine motor skills, and independence. These items will allow us to have more frequent art activities, giving students more opportunities to develop their fine motor skills and unleash their creativity in a structured, supportive space.

What makes my students special is their enthusiasm for learning. They are eager, curious, and full of energy. Many come from diverse backgrounds, and I am committed to giving them the best start in their educational journey. My PreK students thrive when given the opportunity to explore, create, and grow in a well-structured and supportive environment. With these supplies, I can ensure they have everything they need to succeed in their early learning experiences. This project will allow them to express their creativity while developing essential academic and social skills, and problem solving skills, ensuring they are well prepared for future changes.

Ms. K. Smith Mary McLeod Bethune 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.

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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.

Philadelphia, PA 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

HBCU Alum 20 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Small Standing Laptop Desk Mobile Standing Desk Manual Adjustable Home Office Desk Height from 28.5“ to 42.7" Rolling Standing Desk 48" x 65“ for Working, Meeting, Teaching, Speeching, White • Amazon Business $70.08 1 $70.08
NANASO 4Pack Smock for Kids,Children Waterproof Art Smock Painting Feeding, Kids Painting Apron Handwork, Cooking, Toddler Paint Smock for Age 2-6 Years Gifts • Amazon Business $13.99 5 $69.95
Lakeshore All-Purpose Teacher’s Apron • Lakeshore Learning Materials $21.99 1 $21.99

Materials cost

$162.02

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.10

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$195.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$34.51

Total project goal

$230.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $230.06

2 Donors

-$103.98

Donations toward project cost

-$97.78

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.20

match offer

-$115.02

Match offer toward project cost

-$97.77

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.06

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 $0.00

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