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Ms. Podworski from Springfield, MA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Schools Days According to Humphrey

Help me give my students in our school a fun learning and reading experience!

  • $3,549 goal

This project expired on October 9, 2025.

This project expired on October 9, 2025.

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

As a school we are doing a one school one book event. The whole school grades k-5 are going to read the book about Humphrey the Hamster.

Our literacy team is so excited to present this event to our students.

We are able to provide a copy of the book to each student. We want to make this a fun learning experience. The more our students have fun with reading, the more likely they will enjoy. We want to kick of this event with characters visiting them to pass our their copy of the books!

Ms. Podworski Kensington International School Grades 3-5

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.

Springfield, MA 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

300 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
TKGIFTHOT Funny Positive Crochet Animals Handmade Hamster Plush - Emotional Inspiration Support Gifts for Women Men - Mothers Day Birthday Gifts for Teens, Grils, Boys, Sister, Friend, Coworker • Amazon Business $9.49 300 $2,847.00
Teacher Created Resources Vivid Green Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll (TCR77895) • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
SOTOGO 10 Pieces Doll Zipper Backpack Mini Baby Dolls Backpack Girl Dolls Accessory Bags and American Doll Accessories • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
Edupress Book Parade Photo Border (39 x 3) • Quill.com $7.46 2 $14.92
HENMI 500PCS Artificial Maple Leaves 5 Assorted Mixed Fake Fall Maple Leaf Lifelike Looking Silk Autumn Leaf Garland for Halloween Fall Decor Party Festival Thanksgiving Table Decorations… • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$2,941.87

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$44.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$3,016.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$532.24

Total project goal

$3,548.24

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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