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Ms. Brown from Wichita, KS is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tiny Hands + Fun Tools = BIG Brain Growth!

Help me give my students hands-on learning materials that will enhance engagement and deepen understanding. These materials will allow students to actively explore concepts through practical, tactile experiences.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Brown's classroom raised $449

This project is fully funded

My Project

The products I’ve selected will help our future kindergarteners learn through tactile fun and meaningful play. In our classroom, we call these materials "tools"—because while they may look like toys, they’re powerful learning resources. Students will use them to build, sort, create patterns, strengthen fine motor skills, and solve problems in hands-on, developmentally appropriate ways.

These tools will also enrich our academic centers by making reading, math, and science come alive.

Whether students are using magnetic letters to build words, links to explore number sense, or STEM kits/materials to spark curiosity, each activity supports foundational skills while keeping little minds and hands fully engaged.

Most importantly, these materials will help cultivate a love of learning, build confidence through exploration, and prepare students for lifelong success. By investing in these tools, you’re helping to create a classroom where every child can learn by doing—and have fun while doing it!

Ms. Brown Oaklawn 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.

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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

20 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Joyn Toys Transparent Light and Color Blocks - 108 Pieces • Kaplan Early Learning Company $64.76 1 $64.76
60 PCS Magnetic Building Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnetic Blocks Sensory Toys Kids Games Magnet Building Toy for Boys and Girls Aged 3+, Kid Brain Development Preschool Kindergarten Toddler Toy • Amazon Business $22.99 2 $45.98
Creative Straw STEM Building Toys 450Pcs Aged for 3-5 5-7 Preschool Kids Constructor Toy Thin Tube Toy DIY Educational Interlocking Plastic Engineering Toys Kit for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 Building Toy Set - Featuring Storage, Includes Train, Car, and a Tiger Figure, and Playset for Kids, Boys, and Girls Ages 4-99 • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
GAMENOTE Clear Plastic Storage Bins with Lids,Stackable Containers for Classroom,Toy Storage Organizer, 5 Qt 6 Pack Small Tubs,Tote Box for Kids Playroom,Sorting(12×7.2×5.1 in) • Amazon Business $31.89 1 $31.89
ECR4Kids SoftZone Floor Cushions, Square, Flexible Seating, Green, 6-Piece • Amazon Business $30.84 1 $30.84
Chain Link Math Manipulatives - 240 C Clips Plastic Chain Links & 20 Ice Cream Cards for Counting & Linked Math Game - Learning Resources for Kindergarten Sensory Bin Math Links Counting Toy • Amazon Business $13.19 2 $26.38
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Pixel Art Challenge - Math Puzzles, Pattern Blocks, Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin, Arts and Crafts, Math Manipulatives, Building Toys, Montessori • Amazon Business $12.40 2 $24.80
Joyn Toys 3" Translucent Numbers - 10 Pieces • Kaplan Early Learning Company $7.16 2 $14.32
edxeducation Transparent Pattern Blocks | Mini Jar | Plastic Pattern Blocks | Practice Sorting, Measurement and Fractions | Sensory Play | Math Manipulative • Amazon Business $8.30 1 $8.30

Materials cost

$323.23

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $22.79

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$380.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$67.21

Total project goal

$448.08

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $448.08

2 Donors

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Donations toward project cost

-$0.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

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 $448.08

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