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Mrs. Waldbaum from Norfolk, VA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Summer Fun!

Help me give my students some fun summer activities to keep them busy!

  • $210 goal

This project expired on August 29, 2025.

This project expired on August 29, 2025.

My Project

We've done so much this school year. The kiddos have been working diligently on their numbers, letters, names, calendars, etc. I want their work to be noticed & even encouraged into the summer!

This project has a variety of summer activities for the children.

There are Pete the Cat books about the beach, which we live very close by, so the students can relate to this theme. There are bubbles for the students to practice their fine motor skills. There are also some sensory-style balls for them to play with and even practice counting with an adult to see how many times they can throw it back and forth. There are also some fun re-usable water balloons that can be used to practice counting & weight (heavy and light). There are some number sticker books which will be good for fine motor skills & even practicing numbers across different environments!

These are going to be fun, engaging summer activities that still instill a love for learning across all environments & seasons!

Mrs. Waldbaum Crossroads School Grades PreK-2

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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.

Norfolk, VA 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

8 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
84 Pcs Reusable Water Balls, Reusable Water Balloons for Outdoor Toys and Games, Water Toys for Kids and Adults Boys and Girls - Summer Toys Ball for Pool and Backyard Fun • Amazon Business $23.99 2 $47.98
I See - I See Summer - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $6.56 4 $26.24
Pete the Cat: Pete at the Beach (My First I Can Read) • Amazon Business $4.79 4 $19.16
Pool Party Favors and Beach Party Favors, 56 PCS Summer Birthday Beach Pool Party Favors for Kids 3-5 4-8 Beach Balls, Kids Sunglasses Bulk, Bubble Wands, Beach Pool Toys for Kids Ages 3-4-8-10-12 • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Big Bubble Bottle 12 Pack - 4oz Blow Bubbles Solution Novelty Summer Toy - Activity Party Favor Assorted Colors Set • Amazon Business $12.89 1 $12.89
Brain Games - Sticker by Number: Summer Fun! (Easy - Square Stickers): Create Beautiful Art With Easy to Use Sticker Fun! • Amazon Business $5.99 2 $11.98
Roberly 15 Pack Bubble Wands Set with Tray Bulk Funny Bubble Making Toy for Kids - Summer Outdoor Toys & Also Gifts for Kids Birthday Games Party Favors • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$146.23

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.19

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$178.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$31.49

Total project goal

$209.91

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