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Ms. Zinnerman from Augusta, GA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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When I Grow Up: Exploring CTAE Pathways/Careers 2

Help me give my students hand puppets to educate the youth about CTAE Pathways/Careers.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Zinnerman's classroom raised $406

This project is fully funded

My Project

It is never too early to introduce children to different career options, even at the elementary school level. By exposing them to different careers, we can broaden their horizons and help them understand the importance of education and hard work. Children who are exposed to different careers early on are more likely to have a better understanding of the world around them and the opportunities available to them in the future. My students will be competing in DECA’s Career Development Project.

My students will educate younger children about the skills needed for careers in marketing, finance, financial literacy, hospitality, management and entrepreneurship.

Learning about different careers also helps children see the connection between what they learn in school and how it applies to the real world. This can motivate them to work harder in these subjects and aspire to careers in these fields. Overall, exposing elementary school students to different careers can help them develop a sense of purpose and direction, and inspire them to achieve their full potential.

While teaching Career, Technical, Agriculture, Education classes, many rising freshmen are unaware of the career pathways offered in high school. This project will allow my students to educate elementary school students by developing a career unit creating worksheets, books, audio books, puppet shows, career fairs, and career fashion shows.

Puppets are requested for the puppet show and fashion shows we will record. We hope to capture the attention of elementary students through interactive puppet performances. Our goal is to encourage students to explore various career options and understand the skills required to those careers and select the right CTAE pathway that can help guide them into their future career choice.

Ms. Zinnerman Cross Creek High School Grades 9-12

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Melissa & Doug Rescue Puppet Set - Police Officer and Firefighter - Soft, Plush Puppets For Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $59.49 1 $59.49
Lenwen 6 Pcs Family Hand Puppet Set 11.8 Inch Family Members Puppets with Movable Mouth Soft Plush Hand Puppet for Boys and Girls Teens Storytelling Play School Teaching Preschool (Light Skinned) • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Lenwen 6 Pcs Family Hand Puppet Set 11.8 Inch Family Members Puppets with Movable Mouth Soft Plush Hand Puppet for Boys and Girls Teens Storytelling Play School Teaching Preschool (African American) • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Melissa & Doug Chef Puppet (Al Dente) with Detachable Wooden Rod - Pretend Play Chef Puppet Chef Pepe • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Lakeshore Let’s Talk! Hispanic Boy Puppet • Lakeshore Learning Materials $18.99 1 $18.99
Lakeshore Let’s Talk! African American Boy Puppet • Lakeshore Learning Materials $18.99 1 $18.99
Lakeshore Let’s Talk! Caucasian Girl Puppet • Lakeshore Learning Materials $18.99 1 $18.99
Lakeshore Let’s Talk! African American Girl Puppet • Lakeshore Learning Materials $18.99 1 $18.99
Lakeshore Let’s Talk! Caucasian Boy Puppet • Lakeshore Learning Materials $18.99 1 $18.99
Lakeshore Let’s Talk! Asian Girl Puppet • Lakeshore Learning Materials $18.99 1 $18.99
Lakeshore Let’s Talk! Hispanic Girl Puppet • Lakeshore Learning Materials $18.99 1 $18.99

Materials cost

$284.39

Vendor shipping charges

 $6.65

Sales tax

 $19.62

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$344.93

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$60.87

Total project goal

$405.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $405.80

2 Donors

-$198.49

Donations toward project cost

-$176.22

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.27

Matching donations from our partners

-$198.48

Match offers toward project cost

-$168.71

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.77

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.83

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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