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Mrs. Gibson from Sparks, NV is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Little Wrigglers that Could

Help me give my students a large sensory table, animal toys, chair balls, and more to encourage engagement this year!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Gibson's classroom raised $928

This project is fully funded

My Students

My kindergarten class is an excellent group of children. Students are so excited to get into the school. They are working so hard to get their feet under them after many had to skip preschool due to COVID-19 restrictions. Many students were not allowed the opportunity to go to a preschool so many of my students are in the classroom for the first time. They are in need of a great deal of hands-on attention, as well as SEL attention.

My Project

With the provided tools for our classroom, students will be able to use a hands-on form of learning. This is very important for our youngest students. Flexible seating will allows my student's to stay alert and focused, as well as increasing oxygen to the brain.

Using a variety of manipulatives and sensory tools such as plastic animals, balancing rocks, and stacking stars in the classroom is an excellent way to allow growth and visuals and kinesthetic learning.

This form of learning in vital to the age of kindergarten students.

COVID-19 has changed the lives of many, and having students in the school building is such a wonderful thing. Students need hands on learning and interaction. These tools will give them the learning that they so deserve.

K.CC.A.1 Counting and Cardinality: Count to 100 by ones and by tens.

K.CC.C.6. Identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of objects in another group.

Mrs. Gibson Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary 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.

Sparks, NV View local requests

More than a third 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

20 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Children's Factory 24" Large Sensory Table & Lid Set, Preschool/Homeschool/Playroom, Indoor/Outdoor Play Equipment, Toddler Sand & Water Activity, Red • Amazon Business $151.46 1 $151.46
82 Piece Animal Toy, Assorted Mini Dinosaur Insect Ocean Sea Animal Farm Animal Jungle Animal Dog Figure, Realistic Vinyl Plastic Zoo Play Set, Small Toys for Sensory Bin Cupcake Topper Party Favors • Amazon Business $23.98 3 $71.94
WALIKI Toys Children's Chair Ball with Feet, Alternative Classroom Seating (Inflatable Balance Ball Chair with Stability Legs for School, Pump Included, 18"/45CM, Green) • Amazon Business $15.99 4 $63.96
36PCS Wooden Balancing Stacking Stones Rocks, Wood Building Blocks Set, Sorting and Stacking Games, Lightweight Natural Colorful Toys, Preschool Learning Educational Puzzle Toys for Kids 3 Years Up • Amazon Business $29.69 2 $59.38
82 Piece Animal Toy, Assorted Mini Dinosaur Insect Ocean Sea Animal Farm Animal Jungle Animal Dog Figure, Realistic Vinyl Plastic Zoo Play Set, Small Toys for Sensory Bin Cupcake Topper Party Favors • Amazon Business $23.98 2 $47.96
Sensory Sand, 11 POUNDS - ECO Friendly, Beige, with Container • Amazon Business $41.05 1 $41.05
46 Pieces Colorful Wooden Rock Balance Blocks Set, Balancing Building Stones Educational Colorful Rainbow Wooden Stones Toy Colored Stacking Game Educational Puzzle Toy • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
Edx Education Aquatic Counters - Set of 84 - Early Math Manipulative for Kids - Teach Beginner Addition and Subtraction - Build Counting, Sorting and Language Skills, Multi • Amazon Business $30.33 1 $30.33
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Anxiety Relief Toy, Occupational Therapy Toys, Fidget Toys for Kids, Kids Sensory Toys for Sensory Play, Play Therapy Toys, Calm Down Corner Must Haves (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
IRIS USA MCC Plastic Clear Hobby Modular Craft Supply Art Satchel Storage Box Organizer with snap-tight closure latch, Medium, 10 Pack • Amazon Business $28.49 1 $28.49
RAINBOW TOYFROG Star Flex Create Puzzle-STEM Toys-Building Toy for Kids Educational Alternative to Building Blocks Safe Kids Material • Amazon Business $19.19 1 $19.19
HUAZHENQI-GH Big Size Push P00pp Fidgett Ttoy, Rainbow Square Math Toy 100bubbles Stress Relieving Fidget Game for Teachers to Create Kinds of Math Manipulatives【with Numbered Multiplication Table】 • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Learning Resources Mini Motors Counting and Sorting Fun Set, Early Math Skill, Set of 72, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $15.19 1 $15.19
Eureka Classroom Supplies Learn to Count Counting Animals with Storage Tub, 100 pcs • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Edx Education Fruit Counters - Set of 108 - Early Math Manipulative for Kids - Teach Beginner Addition and Subtraction - Build Counting, Sorting and Language Skills • Amazon Business $13.04 1 $13.04
Learning Resources Sight Word Swat a Sight Word Game, Home School, Tactile and Auditory Learning, Phonics Games, Educational Toys for Kids, 114 Pieces, Ages 5+ • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
The Learning Journey: Match It! - Counting - 30 Piece Self-Correcting Number & Learn to Count Puzzle - Preschool Learning Toys - Award Winning Toys • Amazon Business $10.23 1 $10.23
50-Pack 16MM Translucent & Solid 6-Sided Game Dice 5 Sets of Vintage Colors Dice for Board Games and Teaching Math Dice Set Classroom Accessories dice Set RPG dice • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Elongdi Water Beads Pack Rainbow Mix 50,000 Beads Growing Balls, Jelly Water Gel Beads for Spa Refill, Kids Sensory Toys , Vases, Plant, Wedding and Home Decor • Amazon Business $7.90 1 $7.90
Elongdi Water Beads Pack Rainbow Mix 50,000 Beads Growing Balls, Jelly Water Gel Beads for Spa Refill, Kids Sensory Toys , Vases, Plant, Wedding and Home Decor • Amazon Business $7.90 1 $7.90
Mr. Pen- Craft Scissors Decorative Edge, 6 Pack, Craft Scissors, Zig Zag Scissors, Decorative Scissors, Scrapbooking Scissors, Fancy Scissors, Scissors for Crafting, Pattern Scissors, Design Scissors • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$693.91

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$54.47

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$788.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$139.20

Total project goal

$927.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$927.99

1 Donor

-$927.99

Donations toward project cost

-$788.79

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$139.20

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$0.00

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