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Mrs. Annie from East Haven, CT is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Wiggle, Build, and Create

Help me give my students building blocks, markers and crayons for the prek classroom.

  • $318 goal

This project expired on August 22, 2025.

This project expired on August 22, 2025.

My Project

In our classroom, learning isn't just about sitting still—it's about moving, building, drawing, and exploring! To support the whole child, I’m requesting a few key items that will nurture both the body and brain.

We are asking for:

A crawling tunnel to support gross motor development, coordination, and imaginative play. Crawling helps build core strength and spatial awareness in a fun, active way.

Markers and jumbo crayons for little hands to draw, write, and express themselves creatively while strengthening fine motor control.

A set of blocks to encourage problem-solving, cooperative play, and early STEM skills like balancing, building, and designing.

Magnetic balls and rods to introduce STEM concepts through hands-on building and experimentation, while also supporting spatial reasoning, creativity, and fine motor skills.

These tools will be part of our daily routines—from morning movement activities to creative centers. Whether students are crawling through tunnels, constructing towers, or designing magnetic creations, these materials will help them grow, move, and think in new and exciting ways.

Thank you for helping our students thrive through hands-on exploration and active learning!

Mrs. Annie Deer Run 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.

East Haven, CT View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Classpack Jumbo Crayons 200/Box (52-8389) • Staples $59.74 1 $59.74
BESTAMTOY 36 PCS Wooden Sorting Stacking Rocks Stones,Sensory Toddler Toys Learning Montessori Toys, Building Blocks Game for Kids 3 4 5 6 Years Boy and Girl Birthday Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $28.99 2 $57.98
Huaker 88 Piece Magnetic Balls and Rods Set,Magnetic Building Toys Colorful DIY STEM Building Blocks Sticks for Ages 3+ Year Old Children Boy Girl Educational Construction Toy • Amazon Business $23.19 2 $46.38
RAINBOW TOYFROG Star Flex STEM Building Toys - 70 Connector Blocks for Kids with Tote - Kindergarten STEM & Preschool Table Top Toys - Open Ended Building Blocks for Boys and Girls 3 Years Old & Up • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Play Tunnel for Toddlers 1-3, Kids Tunnel Crawling Indoor Outdoor Mesh See Through Baby Tunnel Pop Up Play Tent Crawl Tunnel Toy for Toddler Babies Children Girl Boy Game • Amazon Business $17.98 1 $17.98
Crayola Ultra Clean Washable Markers (40ct), Coloring Markers for Kids, Coloring Book Marker Set, Gifts for Kids, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $14.67 1 $14.67

Materials cost

$236.73

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$270.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$47.70

Total project goal

$317.98

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

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