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Ms. Ofikuru from Brooklyn, NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bit by Bit: Building a Kindergarten Classroom from Scratch

My students need 17 supplies that will enliven their blossoming classroom, enhance learning, and give them a strong start to the school year, including a set of big books and pretend & play resources.

  • $507 goal

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My Students

When you think of Kindergarten, what comes to mind? A bright, welcoming classroom full of color? Easel, blocks, big books, play dough? Our school has opened a new classroom but it still lacks what a basic Kindergarten class needs. You are invited to help us build up our classroom bit by bit.

Twenty-three bright and bubbly 5-year-olds fill the newly-established classroom of this urban NY public school.

I have just recently been assigned as their teacher - their original teacher is sick in the hospital. These children came to me excited, and desiring to participate in activities for which there were no materials and supplies.

My Project

Can you not see it? I can! A dramatic play center, an alphabet cutting/play dough center, blocks, big books, and art supplies for our easel; kindergartners learn in so many ways, and as they learn to play, they play to learn. A common set of scissors and construction paper to cut and create art projects supports the curriculum and develops fine motor skills. The other materials will stock and equip established learning centers in our classroom.

Our classroom is growing still, and all of these materials will help us really launch into the various lessons and activities that have been, and will be, planned.

This is just the beginning, please help us start strong! Thanks!

Ms. Ofikuru PS 307 Daniel Hale Williams 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

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Brooklyn, NY 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

23 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
SCISSORS SCHOOLWORKS 5'''' SOFTGRIP SAFTEY POINT • Childcraft, Inc $0.94 25 $23.50
CONST PPR 9X12 ASST SCHOOL SMART 100 PER PACK • Childcraft, Inc $2.27 2 $4.54
TISSUE SPECTRA 12X18 STD CLRS • Childcraft, Inc $2.56 1 $2.56
DRY ERASE CRAYOLA CRAYONS WASHABLE SET OF 8 • Childcraft, Inc $3.69 3 $11.07
BRUSH DYNASTY 5800 WC CAMEL HAIR SZ 3 PACK OF 12 • Childcraft, Inc $11.87 1 $11.87
PAINT SCHOOL SMART TRAY PLASTIC 6 WELLS PACK OF 12 • Childcraft, Inc $4.62 1 $4.62
CLAY SCHOOL SMART CUTTERS ALPHABET SET OF 26 • Childcraft, Inc $7.48 1 $7.48
CLAY SCHOOL SMART CUTTERS NUMBERS SET OF 14 • Childcraft, Inc $5.49 1 $5.49
CLAY SCHOOL SMART CUTTER SET JUNIOR 2 SET OF 12 • Childcraft, Inc $4.61 1 $4.61
DISHES PRETEND & PLAY DISH SET 24 PC • Childcraft, Inc $16.14 1 $16.14
PRETEND & PLAY SUPERMARKET CHECK OUT • Childcraft, Inc $47.49 1 $47.49
BLOCKS FOAM BUILDING • Childcraft, Inc $28.49 1 $28.49
ANIMALS FARM ECONOMY SET OF 10 • Childcraft, Inc $37.99 1 $37.99
PUZZLE RACK SINGLE WIRE • Childcraft, Inc $15.19 1 $15.19
VR324 - Lakeshore Dough Assortment Pack • Lakeshore Learning $3.99 2 $7.98
RA529 - Linking Cubes • Lakeshore Learning $19.95 1 $19.95
BK740X - Multicultural Big Books - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning $119.00 1 $119.00

Materials cost

$367.97

Vendor shipping charges

 $22.10

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$430.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$75.99

Total project goal

$506.58

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $506.58

7 Donors

-$505.69

Donations toward project cost

-$430.59

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$75.10

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.89

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