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Ms. Leitch from Brooklyn, NY is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Rebuilding and Restoring Through Play

Help me give my students a classroom that is not only filled with joy, but filled with multiple entry points for a group of diverse learners.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Leitch's classroom raised $1,130

This project is fully funded

My Students

I am a kindergarten teacher which hosts a diverse group of learners.

My hope for this school year is to create a classroom environment where all learners have a point of entry and feel safe as they explore, learn, and grow.

The ongoing pandemic has presented many challenges. A lot of teachers are recreating their classrooms to fit into Covid guidelines. This of course costs more money than allotted through the teacher’s choice. I am struggling to provide the extra things that help my classroom to run smoothly. Please consider partnering with me and my students.

My Project

Teaching during an ongoing pandemic is a task like no other! As many teachers fight to recover what was lost during the lockdown, play will be a very important component in achieving that goal.

Studies have shown that children learn best through play.

In a classroom with a group of diverse learners, the play dough and the play dough manipulatives along with the alphabet mats from Lakeshore Learning will allow entry to some of my students who have not yet reached their grade level goals and will serve as a great starting point for my multi language learner students.

In addition, many classrooms now lack basic office supplies to build a child-friendly classroom environment. The assorted gel pens will be used to encourage children as they begin writing. The lamination pouches and tape will help me to label toy bins and book bins in a way that draws the children in.

Please consider partnering with me to give my students a learning environment full of joy and excitement.

Ms. Leitch PS 139 Alexine A Fenty 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

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Brooklyn, NY 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

22 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Staples Thermal Pouches, Letter, 300/Pack (5245701) • Staples $26.19 5 $130.95
AX30 - Lakeshore Dough - Set 2 - Set of 6 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 2 $119.98
AX20 - Lakeshore Dough - Set 1 - Set of 6 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 2 $119.98
DC346 - Classic Dinosaur Collection • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 2 $99.98
HP 65 Tri-Color Standard Yield Ink Cartridge, 2/Pack (6ZA56AN#140) • Staples $30.89 3 $92.67
FA433 - Heavy-Duty Alphabet Puzzle Mats • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 2 $79.98
RA239 - Colors Shapes Activity Mats • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
LA371 - Classroom Clay Dough Designer Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Paper Mate InkJoy Retractable Gel Pens, Medium Point, Assorted Ink, 14/Pack (1951636) • Staples $24.49 2 $48.98
RA188 - Lakeshore Dough Cutters Bucket • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
LA532 - Lowercase Alphabet Dough Stampers • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
Scotch Sure-Start Shipping Packing Tape, 1.88"W x 22.2 Yards, Clear, 6 Rolls (145-6) • Staples $12.49 2 $24.98
LA299 - Learn the Alphabet Dough Mats • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
Staples Book Rings, Silver, 100/Pack (44416) • Staples $16.79 1 $16.79

Materials cost

$916.24

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$959.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$169.41

Total project goal

$1,129.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,129.39

6 Donors

-$991.43

Donations toward project cost

-$959.98

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.45

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$137.96

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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