Seeds of Knowledge: Empowering Young Learners Through Montessori
Help me give my students Montessori materials to create a fully equipped, hands-on learning environment that fosters critical thinking, independence, and a love of learning in our curious and enthusiastic young students.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ramos's classroom raised $917
This project is fully funded
Celebrating 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
My heart swells with joy watching my students, each a unique, curious explorer, eager to learn. In our Montessori classroom, we nurture this innate enthusiasm with hands-on learning, tailored to their developmental needs. This wish list is a carefully selected collection of materials that will cultivate critical thinking and a lifelong love of learning.
Imagine the Botany Puzzle Cabinet sparking botanical exploration, the Anatomy Apron making human anatomy tangible, and the Life Cycle Kit revealing nature's wonders.
Language flourishes with Grammar Symbols and phonetic teaching aids, while math concepts solidify with the Red Rods and Pink Tower. Practical life skills, like dental hygiene and fine motor development, are honed with the Brushing Teeth Model and Screwdriver Board. These aren't just tools; they're pathways to independence and discovery.
My goal is a fully equipped Montessori environment where every child thrives. Your support will empower these young minds to become independent thinkers and compassionate individuals. Let's work together to plant seeds of knowledge and watch them blossom.
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
Elite Montessori Animal Puzzle Activity Set
• Amazon Business
$44.99
1
$44.99
DANNI Montessori Children Wood Math Toys Red Rods Length 5-50cm Number Rods Math Toy Early Learning Educational Toy
• Amazon Business
$44.85
1
$44.85
DANNI Montessori Baby Language Teaching Aids Child Grammar Symbol Preschool Training Wood Education Toys Preschool Language Learning Toy
• Amazon Business
$33.14
1
$33.14
Aprilwolf Life Cycle Kit Toy Montessori, Realistic Figurines Set for Kids with 25 Pieces Animals & Plants, Learning & Education Activity Games for Children 3 + |Preschool Classroom Must Haves
• Amazon Business
$29.99
1
$29.99
danni Montessori Kids Wood Math Toy Pink Tower Solid Wood Cube 0.7-7CM Early Preschool Educational Toys Christmas Children Day Gifts
• Amazon Business
$29.67
1
$29.67
vocheer 3D Organ Apron, Anatomy and Physiology Human Body Model for Kids, Montessori Educational Toys for Homeschool Preschool Science Kits for kids over 3+, Transparent
• Amazon Business
$22.99
1
$22.99
MEROCO Montessori Practical Life Brushing Teeth Model and Cards Montessori Homeschool Learning Preschool Toys for Toddlers
• Amazon Business
$21.99
1
$21.99
Inslat Montessori Screwdriver Board Set, Wooden Montessori Toy Tool for 3 4 5 Year Old Kids, Educational Screw Board Sensory Learning Toys STEM Fine Motor Skills Toys
• Amazon Business
$19.80
1
$19.80
Molymod Biological Sciences Molecular Model Set
• Carolina Biological Supply Company
$18.04
1
$18.04
Elite Montessori Bird Puzzle
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
Elite Montessori Horse Puzzle Preschool Learning Material
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
Elite Montessori Turtle Puzzle
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
Elite Montessori Frog Puzzle
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
Elite Montessori Fish Puzzle Preschool Learning Material
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
Materials cost
$722.38
Vendor shipping charges
$15.80
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$10.84
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$779.02
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$137.47
Total project goal
$916.49
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$916.49
7 Donors
-$458.23
Donations toward project cost
-$389.50
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$68.73
Matching donations from our partners
-$458.26
Match offers toward project cost
-$389.52
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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