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Mrs. Turgeau from Slidell, LA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Pre-K Students Need to Explore with Science Materials

My project needs 19 different science materials, such as insect and animal habitats, life cycle puzzles, kaleidoscopes, magnets, color paddles, and a talking microscope.

  • $580 goal

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

Hello, and welcome to the wonderful world of Pre-K SCIENCE! As a Pre-K teacher, I try to instill a love for all living and nonliving things in my classroom. I help teach young minds the basics to create the foundation of learning. My students love to explore and experiment with EVERYTHING. These children love to watch things grow or change over time. Science is important to them because science is all around them. Pre-K students develop a love for living things and other science concepts during their first year of school. My "little scientists" include 20 four and five year old "at-risk" students who all qualify for free/reduced lunch. The majority of the school was greatly impacted by Hurricane Katrina, and some students are still living in FEMA trailers at this time. My classroom was completely flooded with over 3 feet of water during Hurricane Katrina. In an early childhood classroom, everything is below that level. Many of my materials have been replaced, but my students are still lacking science materials. Science materials are a vital part of a young child's life. These materials will help them to develop and grasp early science concepts and vocabulary, but they will also lead the students to appreciate life, health, and the environment. I am asking for a variety of science materials to assist my youngsters with developing a love for science. I would love for these children to experience life with insect, animal, and vegetable habitats and life cycle puzzles. I would also like for them to learn about light and colors through the use of prisms, kaleidoscopes, and color paddles. In addition to these materials, I am requesting a talking microscope, magnet wands, and a classroom thermometer to teach other early scientist skills. In conclusion, I would love to give my students more science experience inside the classroom. I believe that by creating a love for science, nature, and other science concepts, children learn to appreciate the world and objects around them. My "little scientists" love to explore and would greatly appreciate more science materials to help them become "BIG SCIENTISTS!" Thank you in advance for considering this proposal.

Mrs. Turgeau
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
GeoSafari Talking Microscope • Kaplan Early Learning Company $25.76 1 $25.76
Washing Hands/Brushing Teeth Posters (Set of 2) • Kaplan Early Learning Company $15.44 1 $15.44
Classroom Thermometer • Kaplan Early Learning Company $5.98 1 $5.98
Lifecycle Stamp Set (Complete Set of all 3!) • Kaplan Early Learning Company $51.56 1 $51.56
5 Gallon Aquarium System • Kaplan Early Learning Company $51.56 1 $51.56
The Gardening Book • Kaplan Early Learning Company $11.14 1 $11.14
Root Vue Farm Set 9 1/4" x 16" x 5 3/4". • Kaplan Early Learning Company $22.32 1 $22.32
Color Glass Play • Kaplan Early Learning Company $10.28 1 $10.28
5-in-1 Color Paddle Set • Kaplan Early Learning Company $19.74 1 $19.74
Prisms Set (set of 7) • Kaplan Early Learning Company $34.36 1 $34.36
Sorting Shells • Kaplan Early Learning Company $14.58 1 $14.58
Group Magnetic Wand Kit • Kaplan Early Learning Company $17.16 1 $17.16
Science is Simple • Kaplan Early Learning Company $14.58 1 $14.58
Kaplan Life Cycle Peg Puzzle Set (Set of 4 puzzles) • Kaplan Early Learning Company $21.46 1 $21.46
The Wheel of Life Set • Kaplan Early Learning Company $13.72 1 $13.72
Kaleidoscope Eyes • Kaplan Early Learning Company $12.86 1 $12.86
Hermit Crab Cove • Kaplan Early Learning Company $25.76 1 $25.76
Ladybug Lantern • Kaplan Early Learning Company $10.28 1 $10.28
Bug Watch Kit • Kaplan Early Learning Company $14.58 1 $14.58

Materials cost

$393.12

Vendor shipping charges

 $39.31

Sales tax

 $15.72

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$17.00

Total project cost

$475.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$104.27

Total project goal

$579.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $579.27

4 Donors

-$554.41

Donations toward project cost

-$475.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$79.41

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$24.86

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