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Ms. Nicole from Staten Island, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Summer Exploration

Help me give my students bubble wands, play-doh, fidget and more for the experience of a fun filled and exciting summer!

  • $628 goal

This project expired on August 28, 2025.

This project expired on August 28, 2025.

My Project

I am excited to design an engaging and informative experience for my students with special needs. With your help I would like to make it possible to provide opportunities for environmental exploration and outdoor fun. Nothing is more engaging and exciting than blowing and running after bubbles in the school yard.

My students would use the materials gifted to them to help engage and encourage their curiosity of the world around them.

I would like to extend my students' engagement and excitement into the classroom by being able to offer a variety of materials such as play doh, fidget/sensory toys, and other resources like ocean animals to support my students' special needs would be a wonderful way to promote their well-being. We thank you for your generosity and commitment to seeing our special education students succeed!!

Ms. Nicole The Richmond Pre-K Center - Father Capodanno Grades PreK-2

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.

Staten Island, 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

83 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Learning Resources Jumbo Ocean Animals Set of 6 (LER0696) • Staples $29.80 13 $387.40
Maxx Bubbles 24 Pack 14.6" Big Bubble Wands for Summer Toy, Outdoor/Indoor Activity Use, Party Favor Supplies for Kids, 2 Dozen • Amazon Business $17.49 2 $34.98
Play-Doh Pastel Colors Bulk 12-Pack of 4-Ounce Cans, Party Favors, Easter Basket Stuffers for Girls & Boys, Kids Arts & Crafts, Preschool Toys, Ages 2+ • Amazon Business $12.18 2 $24.36
Play-Doh Jewel Colors Bulk 12-Pack of 4-Ounce Cans, Easter Basket Stuffers for Girls & Boys, Party Favors, Kids Arts & Crafts, Preschool Toys, Ages 2+ • Amazon Business $12.06 2 $24.12
JOYIN 72 Pack Pop Tubes, Sensory Toys(Small) Fidget Tubes Party Favors - 9 Colors, Connectable and Extendable for Stress Relief - Perfect for Party, Classroom Exchange, School Reward • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
8Pcs Fidgets Wacky Tracks Fidget Toys for Kids Classroom Students School Prizes Gifts Glow in The Dark Light Up Sensory Snake Toys Gifts for Kids Stress Relief ADHD Keeps Fingers Busy • Amazon Business $4.99 2 $9.98

Materials cost

$495.83

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.44

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$533.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$94.11

Total project goal

$627.38

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