You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts

In a rush to make a major tax-deductible gift before the year's end?
Purchase account credits now, and choose projects later!

In a rush to make a major tax-deductible gift before the year's end? Purchase account credits now, and choose projects later!

For direct assistance with credits or anything else, please call The DonorsChoose Scholar Society at (646) 556-9941.

To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Your school email address was successfully verified.

See this teacher's page

This teacher needs your help!

Mrs. Amber from Lufkin, TX is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Mrs. Amber is requesting

Tiny Tools for Big Imaginations

Help me give my students engaging learning tools to help increase academic and social skills through hands on learning experiences.

  • $389 goal

This project expired on September 5, 2025.

This project expired on September 5, 2025.

My Project

My students are bursting with energy and enthusiasm, bringing a contagious joy and curiosity to our classroom each day. They are some of the most fun-loving, inquisitive, and compassionate individuals I’ve had the honor of teaching.

While each child brings their own unique learning style and strengths, they all share a common passion for learning—especially through hands-on, interactive experiences.One of their favorite parts of the day is center time, where they engage in meaningful conversations with peers while building both academic and social skills through rich, play-based learning.

The addition of items like the pet vet center, baby dolls, and garden-themed pretend play materials will be a wonderful enhancement to our dramatic play center. These tools encourage role-playing and help children explore everyday scenarios in a creative, educational environment.

STEM materials and mold and play sand will further support their growth by fostering important skills in science, technology, engineering, and math—all through engaging, hands-on play that sparks curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. Likewise, the magic writing boards are a fantastic tool for developing fine motor skills and encouraging early writing, helping our young authors express themselves with confidence and enthusiasm.

Mrs. Amber Trout Primary School 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.

Lufkin, TX 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

22 students impacted

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Mrs. Amber is requesting.

See our finances

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

You can start a project with the same resources being requested here!

Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Writing Practice Magic Board • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 4 $59.96
Lakeshore The Pet Vet • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Mold & Play Sensory Sand - 10-Pound Bag • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Small Foot Wooden Vegetable Garden Playset with Realistic Tools • Kaplan Early Learning Company $32.39 1 $32.39
Lakeshore My Little Nursery • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
330 pcs Building Blocks, Educational Building Toys Stem Toys Building Discs Sets Interlocking Solid Plastic for Preschool Toddlers Girls and Boys by Winlip • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
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 $24.88 1 $24.88
Juboury 1054Pcs Building Toy Building Blocks Bars Different Shape Educational Construction Engineering Set 3D Puzzle, Interlocking Creative Connecting Kit, Great STEM Toy for Both Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $20.98 1 $20.98
Mr. Pen- Microfiber Shag Whiteboard Eraser, 4 Pack, Blue & Orange, Washable Microfiber Whiteboard Eraser, Dry Eraser, White Board Eraser, White Board Erasers Dry Erase Eraser, Dry Board Eraser • Amazon Business $12.84 1 $12.84

Materials cost

$287.01

Vendor shipping charges

$8.50

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$329.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.20

Total project goal

$388.02

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"TX","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":1,"name":"Early Education"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":389,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/tiny-tools-for-big-imaginations/9274832/","mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":22,"isEquityFocusV1":true,"teacherScreenName":"Mrs. Amber","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"39847869","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":0.00,"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"shouldTrackEquityFocusV2":true,"schoolCity":"Lufkin","teachersOnPage":[3590696],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":true,"proposalId":9274832,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"schoolId":15437,"schoolName":"Trout Primary School","authorIds":{"3590696":{"owner":"Mrs. Amber","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":0.0,"proposalsOnPage":[9274832],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3590696_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1462550698297","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":7,"teacherChallengeId":20768359,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":3590696,"schoolCounty":"Angelina","fullyFunded":false,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"TX","name":"Texas"}}