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Mrs. Engelhardt from Slidell, LA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tiny Tools for Big Learning in Our Early Childhood Classroom!

Help me give my students paper punches, bean bag filler, laminating pouches, staplers, and Play-Doh characters. These materials may seem simple, but they are essential to keeping our classroom functional, engaging, and inclusive.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Engelhardt's classroom raised $264

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are enthusiastic, curious little learners who are just beginning their educational journey. In our early childhood classroom, every day is filled with discovery, play, and growth. They learn best through hands-on experiences that engage their senses and spark their imagination.

Many of my students are still developing fine motor skills, learning how to work independently, and exploring how to express themselves.

They thrive in an environment where they can touch, build, create, and move.

I’m requesting paper punches, bean bag filler, laminating pouches, staplers, and Play-Doh characters to support early learning through play and purposeful activity.

Play-Doh characters help little hands build strength and creativity while supporting language development and imaginative play.

Bean bag filler will refill our cozy reading and calm-down nook, where children take sensory breaks or curl up with a good book when they need to reset.

Paper punches and child-safe staplers allow students to create their own little books, art projects, and activity folders—boosting independence and fine motor coordination.

Laminating pouches preserve the visual supports, picture schedules, and learning tools we use daily to help students understand routines and expectations.

These simple supplies will enhance our learning environment and give my students the tools they need to explore, create, and grow!

Mrs. Engelhardt Whispering Forest Elementary 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.

Slidell, LA View local requests

More than half 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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hem Dgpsy Premium Shredded Memory Foam Filling for Stuffed Animals,Soft and Warm Down Feather Like Pillow Stuffing for Couch Pillow,Fiber Filling Stuffing for Craft • Amazon Business $64.99 1 $64.99
CAREGY Thermal Laminating Pouches, Holds 8.5 x 11 Inch Sheets,200 Pack Laminating Sheets, 3 Mil, 9 x 11.5 Inches Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Clear, Letter Size, Office and School Supplies • Amazon Business $18.95 2 $37.90
5 Circle Hole Punch, Circle Paper Punch, CirclePunches for Paper Crafts, Large Hole Puncher, Different Size of Scrapbooking Punches, Round Punch Shape for Scrapbook Card Making • Amazon Business $24.67 1 $24.67
HKKYO Heart, Tulip, Daisy, Flower, Petal, Star 6PCS Paper Punches, 1 Inch Hole Punch for Crafts, Scrapbooking, Origami, Gift Wrap, Multicolor, Plastic Handle • Amazon Business $15.97 1 $15.97
Paper Hole Punch, Heart Hole Puncher, Circle Punch, Star Hole Punches, 1 inch Circle Hole Puncher, 1 inch Star Punches, 1 in Heart Punch, Shape Hole Punch, 3 PCS CraftPunch • Amazon Business $13.97 1 $13.97
Stapler – Staplers for Desk, Black Stapler Heavy Duty 2 Pack, Staplers 25 Sheet Capacity for Office and Home • Amazon Business $9.85 1 $9.85
READY 2 LEARN Dough Character Accessories - Set of 52 - 21 Different Shapes - Dough Toys for Kids - Decorate Dough Creations - Create Animals and Characters with Food and Objects • Amazon Business $8.54 1 $8.54

Materials cost

$175.89

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $15.39

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$223.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$39.52

Total project goal

$263.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $263.44

1 Donor

-$263.44

Donations toward project cost

-$223.92

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.52

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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