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Ms. Petersen from Gobles MI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Summer Backpacks!

Help me give my students summer backpacks for them to use during the summer!

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expires Aug 28

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Despite the low-income homes many of my students come from, they still thrive in my classroom, and are always imaginative, loving, and bright. They bring joy to the classroom, and always use their creative mind. It gives me so much joy to see their big smiles every morning and to see how much the children love coming to school.

I love being the one teaching these kiddos.

I have many different academic levels and needs in my classroom. As their teacher, my goal is to provide my students with the materials they need to be successful.

By giving my students these different toys and activities, they can play different things at home. I will give these to the kiddos at the end of the year. Due to Covid, things have been very different for these kiddos. I would do anything to make their lives more fun and I think this would bring joy to them!

I would love to have them playing with these toys and cards instead of being on a screen.

The cards can be used for many different games. I will send home a list of games they can play! The other toys are to get them off a screen and just have fun with!

Ms. Petersen
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Regal Games - Bulk Playing Cards Set for Adults & Professionals - 24 Red & 24 Blue Standard, Large Print Deck of Cards - Blackjack, Euchre, Canasta, Poker Cards - Fun & Travel Playing Cards (48 Pack) • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
KUUQA 15Pcs Multicolor Drawstring Backpack Bag Cinch Sack Pull String Bags Bulk • Amazon Business $14.97 3 $44.91
Kangaroo 12-Pack Inflatable Beach Balls Bulk for Kids & Adults I Inflatable Pool Party Favors Swimming Pool Toys I Kids Beach Toys for Beach Games • Amazon Business $9.95 4 $39.80
GIFTINBOX Kids Sunglasses Bulk, 12 Pack Kids Sunglasses Party Favors, Neon Sunglasses with UV 400 Protection for Kids Boys and Girls, Pool Party Favors, Children's day Gift for Kids Age 3-6 • Amazon Business $9.99 3 $29.97
36 Pcs Bubble Bottles with Wand,Bubbles Party Favors for Kids,Summer Toys, Blow Bubbles Solution Novelty Toy, Party Favors, Birthday Party Supplies, Outdoor & Indoor Activity,4oz,6 Colors • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
12 pcs Random Color Mini Squeeze Pop Bubble Fidget Sensory Toys, Mini Keychain Wrap Small Relieve Anxiety Stress Toy, Pop Bulk Silicone Classroom Prize for Kids Adult Party Gift • Amazon Business $3.99 3 $11.97
Arscniek 40 Pack Pencil Erasers for Kids Bulk Toys, Puzzle Animal Erasers 3D Mini Erasers Take Apart Food Erasers, Party Favors Desk Pets Classroom Prizes Treasure Box Stocking Stuffers for Kid Gifts • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$201.62

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$234.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.41

Total project goal

$276.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $276.05

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 $276.05

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