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Ms. Fischer from Martinez, CA is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Be Aware of Wonder...

My students need Science Instant Learning Centers, iPod Boom Box, Rechargeable PA system, Read-Alongs, and Mold and Play Sand to improve science, and listening skills.

  • $2,570 goal

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Ms. Fischer has another project! Donate to Kindergarten Couch Club to help her classroom.

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My Students

My kindergarten students are imaginative, hopeful, and full of laughter. There is no typical day in kindergarten as each day is full of wonder from insects to careers. My students love science, role playing, and singing. They are full of energy and I hope to fan that flame of wonder in each student.

My students are a mixed demographic of people in a diverse socioeconomic group from poverty to middle class.

Our school is over 50 years old and has a strong sense of history and family. Many of my student's parents are also alumni from our humble elementary school and there is a strong sense of preservation and community. My school does not have the current resources as it is antiquated in its technical resources due to its age. All of the kindergarten teachers at my school share rooms with other teachers, and are at times filled with 50 kindergarten students and 2 teachers to facilitate and serve. Even with the challenges of an old school in a modern world we are definitely "survivors" serving our community to the best of our ability and sustaining the deep roots of education.

My Project

Through a plethora of books on CD, listening station, and CD/iPod player my students will be able to improve their reading comprehension, story telling skills, understanding an author's point of view, and role play a diverse amount of literature. The PA system will benefit my students as the will complete a public presentation after researching, role playing, and interviewing different community members and their careers. My students will learn the importance of careers and community. My students will also get to role play careers such as paleontologists, doctors, authors, musicians, etc. The science centers and math manipulatives will bring learning to life through a hands-on approach that students can develop through their five senses. The resources will be used daily, in center activities, small groups, and whole group presentations.

My students will benefit greatly from the donations as they will be able to listen to colorful stories, use hands on science and math tools, and grow as learners through nonfiction text that corresponds with our Common Core curriculum.

They will be able to present their findings through public speaking and use tools that value their learning and progress.

Ms. Fischer John Swett Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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Martinez, CA View local requests

More than a third 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

75 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Samson Expedition XP106w Rechargeable Battery Powered Wireless PA with Bluetooth® • Amazon $299.99 1 $299.99
TT690X - Science Instant Learning Centers - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $199.00 1 $199.00
JJ906 - Giant Classic Dollhouse • Lakeshore Learning Materials $179.00 1 $179.00
DS806 - iPod® Boom Box • Lakeshore Learning Materials $169.00 1 $169.00
RE780X - Kevin Henkes Read-Alongs • Lakeshore Learning Materials $159.00 1 $159.00
CS779 - Mold & Play Sand • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 6 $149.94
AA206 - Around-The-Town Play Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $149.00 1 $149.00
HH590X - Hands-On Science Specimen Centers - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $139.00 1 $139.00
DG547 - Magna-Tiles® - Master Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.99 1 $129.99
JJ907 - Classic Dollhouse Furniture • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.50 1 $129.50
Samson Microphone Bundle with Ultra-Light Boom Stand and Cable • Amazon $68.91 1 $68.91
GR931 - Community Play Carpet • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
RJ27 - The Mystery Box • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
CB783 - Listen, Read & Rhyme with Dr. Seuss • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.50 1 $39.50
PP214 - Touch & Match Guessing Game • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
AA207 - Around-The-Town Vehicle Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99

Materials cost

$1,946.79

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $178.13

3rd party payment processing fee

$29.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,184.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$385.43

Total project goal

$2,569.55

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,569.55

2 Donors

-$2,569.55

Donations toward project cost

-$2,184.12

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$385.43

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