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Ms. L. from Chicago, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Thriving for Knowledge

Help me give my students the motivation to conquer this year and in life.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. L.'s classroom raised $730

This project is fully funded

My Students

My scholars are curious and creative. They love learning! When I read to them, it seems their whole world is enhanced (lightens up.) They love talking to one another and playing at recess. All of them are from the south side of Chicago, and half are in school for The Very First Time after nearly a two-year pandemic.

My scholars are absolutely a great group of children.

They love reading and writing stories. I instill in them that "school is for learning." They lack some essential tools for learning in the classroom. However, their enthusiasm is unmatched.

Burke's First Grade Scholars in Room 204, teacher Ms. Langston's classroom, is going on a challenge next week to read for 30 days. We can't wait!

My Project

These items are essential in our classroom. My scholars will use them in small groups while learning. The nameplates are much needed. The first graders in room 204 will be so excited and grateful for learning tools such as these. I am glad for them.

We are always in need of pencils; having the ability to laminate small group work will be a fantastic experience.

Having hands-on manipulatives for student use is what my students lack. They love hearing new ideas about learning.

Ms. L. Burke Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Chicago, IL 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

25 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
XC341 - Classroom Laminating Machine • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.00 1 $129.00
TT302 - Phonics Flip Books • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99
EE417 - Word Family Flip Books • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
LL119 - Large Self-Adhesive Nameplate Sleeves 4 3/4 x 18 1/4 - Set of 12 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 2 $59.98
LC926 - Classroom Magnetic Letters Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
XC344 - Classroom Laminating Pouches - Set of 100 - 11 1/2 x 17 1/2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
LC148 - Magnetic Word Builders • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
LA959 - The Kissing Hand Storytelling Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
EE259 - Tactile Letters - Lowercase • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
NF9765 - Rainbow Sentence Strips • Lakeshore Learning Materials $7.99 2 $15.98
SCD4561 - Math Spectrum<sup><sup>&reg;</sup></sup> Workbook - Gr 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $11.99 1 $11.99
AA555 - Printing Letters Practice Book - Uppercase • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 1 $9.99
SU28 - Standard 2 Pencils - Set of 12 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.99 5 $9.95
JJ274 - Lakeshore Modern Manuscript Reference Nameplates - Gr 1-3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $7.99 1 $7.99
GG101 - Daily Language Practice Journal - Gr 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.79 1 $4.79

Materials cost

$581.60

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$620.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$109.47

Total project goal

$729.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$729.79

2 Donors

-$729.79

Donations toward project cost

-$620.32

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$109.47

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$0.00

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