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Ms. Gruner from Riverdale, MD is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Unlocking Financial Literacy Brilliance: Transforming the Elementary School Counseling Office!

Help me give my students a vital financial literacy and emotional intelligence boost!

  • $383 goal

This project expired on January 1, 2024.

This project expired on January 1, 2024.

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

I absolutely adore the remarkable students I have the privilege of working with every day in our elementary school counseling office. Their enthusiasm for learning and their boundless potential inspire me constantly. Through this project, I aim to empower them with essential life skills while nurturing their emotional well-being.

The specific items we are requesting, including financial literacy books, piggy banks, pop its with numbers, magnet tiles for counting, and numeracy toys, will play a pivotal role in achieving our goals.

These resources will equip our students with a strong foundation in financial literacy, teaching them the importance of budgeting, saving, counting, and setting financial goals. Additionally, they will enhance their emotional intelligence, allowing them to better understand and express their feelings, which is vital for their personal growth and success.

What truly makes our students special is their resilience, creativity, and their eagerness to learn and grow. Despite facing various challenges, they continue to demonstrate a remarkable capacity for growth and adaptation. With these resources, we aim to foster their financial literacy skills, emotional intelligence, and self-confidence, enabling them to navigate life's complexities with resilience and determination. Our goal is to prepare them not only for academic success but also for a future where they are financially savvy and emotionally resilient individuals. Your support will make a profound difference in their learning journey, empowering them to reach their full potential and become responsible, well-rounded citizens.

Ms. Gruner Templeton Elementary School @ Kenmoor 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.

Riverdale, MD 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

900 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Real-Working ATM Bank • Lakeshore Learning Materials $47.99 1 $47.99
EK-Memory-fish Letters P00p Fidget Toys,ABC Learning and Educational Toys,Poppers Fidget Toys,Stress Relief,Autism Sensory Toys [26 Letters on One Side | Numbers 1-30 on The Other Side] (1 Pack) • Amazon Business $6.90 6 $41.40
Counting Numbers Chart Pop It Double Sided Learning Math Game Reversible Manipulatives Education Tool Fidget Sensory Type Toys Squeeze Stress Relief Anxiety ADHD Children (Double Side Counting 1-200) • Amazon Business $7.99 4 $31.96
JoyCat Magnetic Color & Number Maze - Montessori Wooden Color Matching Learning Counting Puzzle Board - Toddler Fine Motor Skills Toys for Boys Girls 3 4 5 Years Old • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Playmags Magnetic Tile Building Set: Exclusive Educational Clickins 36-Pc. Kit: 18 Super Strong Clear Color Magnet Tiles Windows & 18 Letters & Numbers Stimulate Creativity & Brain Development • Amazon Business $24.74 1 $24.74
Three Little Piggy Banks: Financial Literacy for Children • Amazon Business $9.95 2 $19.90
A Boy, a Budget, and a Dream • Amazon Business $18.35 1 $18.35
Learning Educational Sensory Toys Kids: Math Numbers Montessori Toys for Preschool Toddlers 3 4 5 6 7 Year Old - Water Beads Sensory Toys for Autistic Children - Classroom Prize Gift for Boys & Girls • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
hand2mind Ten Frame Sensory Bubble Poppers, Ten Frame for Math, Push Pop Fidget Toy, Fine Motor Skills Toys, Pop for Counting, Focus Tools for Kids, Quiet Fidgets for Classroom (Set of 6) • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
Melissa & Doug Created by Me Bank - Race Car • Blick Art Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
Proweber Ten Frame Math Manipulatives - Push Pop Fidget Toy with Puppy Dog Appearance for Kindergarten Classroom, an Educational Sensory Toy for Kids and Teachers, Double Side 4 Pack Set Included • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$265.28

Vendor shipping charges

$9.95

Sales tax

$15.92

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$325.13

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$57.38

Total project goal

$382.51

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

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