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Ms. Schultz from Kansas City, MO is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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We Are Building Their Academic Foundation

Help me give my students the things they need to have the best start to their public school career. Kindergarten/1st grade are the years that build their foundation for future learning.

  • $804 goal

This project expired on August 29, 2025.

This project expired on August 29, 2025.

My Project

Our children's brains are 90% developed at age 5. Kindergartens are starting their public school career at the age of 5. This is the year that we lay their foundation for learning. Leaving kindergarten knowing phonics will set them up for success for 1st grade. Having strong fine motor skills are essential for these young learners to be able to write and draw. Grades K- 2 are the years children learn to read. Grades 3 and beyond students read to learn. These items will furnish learning centers that are robust in reading, math and science.

Ms. Schultz Warford 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.

Kansas City, MO 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

Never Before Funded 25 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Word Mapping Write & Wipe Boards • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 4 $159.96
Kaplan Early Learning Architectural Unit Blocks Set - Multicultural Style Building Blocks for Creative Block Play and Early STEM Learning, Wooden Building Blocks for Toddlers, Preschoolers, Ages 2+ • Kaplan Early Learning Company $80.96 1 $80.96
Soucolor (48pks 12 Colors Washable Bingo Paint Daubers Markers Bulk, Class Set Markers, Coloring Markers for School Kids, Must Have Classroom Supplies for Teachers (with 4pks Tearable Activity Books) • Amazon Business $41.99 1 $41.99
Lakeshore Place Value Write & Wipe Boards • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
AFUNX Magnetic Tiles,102PCS Magnetic Building Blocks 3D Clear Construction Playboards, Inspiration, Creativity Beyond Imagination, Educational Magnet Toy Set for Kids with 2 Cars • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Westcott Soft Grip Kid Scissors, Pointed Tip, 5 Inches, Assorted Colors, Set of 12 - Stainless Steel - Elementary - Kids - Comfortable - Durable • School Specialty $19.87 2 $39.74
Lakeshore Reusable Write & Wipe Pocket - Set of 30 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Sanwuta 6 Packs Toy Storage Bags, PVC Organizing Bags with Zipper, Waterproof Toy Bags for Board Games, Building Blocks, Puzzles, Small Toys and Kids Books(Bright Color, Large, Small) • Amazon Business $27.95 1 $27.95
Astrobrights Colored Cardstock, 8-1/2 x 11 Inches, Assorted Vintage Colors, Pack of 250, Pink • School Specialty $27.52 1 $27.52
Astrobrights Colored Cardstock, 8-1/2 x 11 Inches, Assorted Happy Colors, Pack of 250, Green • School Specialty $27.52 1 $27.52
Febreze Small Spaces Air Freshener Gain Scent 0.25 oz. 2/Pack (93330EA) • Staples $6.86 4 $27.44
Amazon Basics Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon Scent, for Sanitizing, Cleaning & Deodorizing, 255 Count (3 Packs of 85) • Amazon Business $10.89 2 $21.78
School Smart Spectrum Paper Mosaic Squares, 3/4 Inches, Pack of 4000, Black • School Specialty $12.97 1 $12.97
Coopay Self-Adhesive Foam Letter Alphabet Number Stickers Assorted Colors for Arts Craft Supplies • Amazon Business $11.87 1 $11.87
168 Pcs Mini Marble Run Building Blocks Classic Blocks STEM Toy Bricks Set Kids, Assemble Different Building Block Models for 3+ Boys Girls Toddlers • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Hygloss Bleeding Tissue Paper Squares, 1 Inches, Assorted Colors, 2400 Pieces • School Specialty $8.69 1 $8.69
81PCS Class Jobs Chart Bulletin Board Watercolor Classroom Job Chart Set with Name Tags for Bulletin Boards Class Jobs Pocket Chart Set Teacher's Helper Decor Classroom Decoration for School Classroom • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Kosiz 85 Pcs Boho Alphabet Number Bulletin Board Set Boho Alphabet Line for Classroom Wall Boho Classroom Decor Early Childhood Education Cards for Classroom Decoration(Novel Boho Style) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$620.29

Vendor shipping charges

$23.14

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$682.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$120.48

Total project goal

$803.21

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