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Ms. Dinsdale from Pasadena, TX is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Starting Off on the Right Foot

Help me give my students some items they need to replenish morning choice bins where they can express their creativity through free play.

  • $517 goal

This project expired on September 13, 2025.

This project expired on September 13, 2025.

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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

These items in our cart will help replenish materials in our morning choice bins.

Morning choice is something the kids get to do to start their day by being creative and working on various art and STEM projects together.

The students have really enjoyed morning choice and it motivates them to come to school on time so they can enjoy the activities that they like to do. STEM bins are very popular with the students and after years of use, it is time to update and replenish the materials we have been using.

The students really engage with each other on these projects. They get to do it every morning for the first 30 minutes of their day. As a teacher, I love this because it gives the students free time and free choice to do things they enjoy with their classmates.

Ms. Dinsdale Harvey Turner Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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.

Pasadena, TX 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

120 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box 10698 - Building Toy Set with Idea Booklet & Storage Box for Classroom or Home, Interactive Building Blocks for Kids, Ages 4+ • Kaplan Early Learning Company $67.46 1 $67.46
54 PCS Magnetic Blocks, Magnetic Building Blocks for Toddlers 3+, Montessori Toys, Magnetic Cubes, Preschool STEM Educational Sensory Magnet Toys for Kids Ages 3-5 Year Old Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $26.59 2 $53.18
Snap Circuits Classic SC-300 Electronics Exploration Kit | Over 300 Projects | Full Color Manual Parts | STEM Educational Toy for Kids 8+ 2.3 x 13.6 x 19.3 inches • Amazon Business $48.99 1 $48.99
Chichalk Clip Connect 120 Piece Building Blocks | Diameter 1.26", STEM Building Toys Set Kindergarten Math Manipulatives for Kids Boys Girls, Educational Preschool Toys Activities Homeschool Supplies • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
Do-A-Dot Art Washable Art Marker Sponge Tip Applicator Brilliant Colors Pack of 6 (DAD103) • Staples $29.14 1 $29.14
MeCids 360°Rotating Desk Organizers Homeschool Office Organization and Storage Art Supplies Organizers– 12" Lazy Susan Style Caddy with Removable Bins, for Home Offices, School Supplies Classroom Use • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
24 Pack Watercolor Paint Set, Washable Water Color Kids Paint Set with Paintbrush for Toddlers Adults, Art Supplies for Preschool Classroom Party Favor Valentines Gifts • Amazon Business $23.49 1 $23.49
24 Colors Acrylic Paint Markers Set, Premium Acrylic Paint Pens For Rock Painting, Glass, Plastic, Ceramic,Fabric,Wood,Stone,Cardstock,DIY Easter Day,Halloween,Christmas Day,Crafts Making Art Supplies • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Mega Arts and Crafts Kit for Kids Age 4-8 - Toddler Art Supplies for Preschool, Kindergarten, Homeschool Projects • Amazon Business $19.97 1 $19.97
IJIANG Acrylic Paint Pens 24 Colors Paint Markers Set Extra Fine Tip 0.7mm Drawing Marker Premium Painting Pen for Rock Painting, Wood, Ceramic, Canvas, Glass, Stone, Fabric, DIY Crafts & Art Supplies • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
ALKISTA 48 Pcs Tetra Tower Balance Stacking Blocks Game, Board Games for 2 Players+ Family Games, Parties, Travel, Kids & Adults Team Building Blocks Toy • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
USAOPOLY TAPPLE® Word Game | Fast-Paced Family Board Game | Choose a Category & Race Against The Timer to be The Last Player | Learning Game Great for All Ages (1 Pack) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Regal Games Mancala Board Game - Fun Classic Table Game with Wooden Board for Adults & Kids - 48 Glass Mancala Beads & 2 Player Games - Ideal for Family Game Night, Travel (Ages 8+) • Amazon Business $12.73 1 $12.73
Hasbro Gaming Connect 4 Classic Grid,4 in a Row Game,Strategy Board Games for Kids,2 Player .for Family and Kids,Ages 6 and Up • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97
50 Pieces Colored Dice, 6 Sided Dice for Board Games, 14mm Bulk Dice for Math Learning, Dice for Classroom • Amazon Business $6.86 1 $6.86

Materials cost

$402.72

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$438.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$77.43

Total project goal

$516.19

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