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Mrs. Samuel from Philadelphia, PA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Classroom Warming

Help me give my students a classroom where they can learn as well as play.

  • $997 goal

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My Project

Please warm our classroom with everything that will help us learn and grow. My school recently opened up a new K to 2 Autistic Support classroom due to Autistic Support classrooms in the district being overcrowded. Our room needs reading, writing, and social skills materials. Each student is on a different level. To help meet them where they are and take them to their next level, these materials will be used in small groups, paraprofessional led groups, independent, and 1:1 with the teacher. I love the personalities of my students and how different they are; they all have their different strengths.

The Lakeshore activities and centers and other educational resources will help students improve their fine motor skills by gripping the manipulatives.

These activities allow students to get hands-on practice and build their independence.

The Kensington Hi-Fi Headphones will allow my students to focus on their current tasks and not disturb other peers.

The wooden train set, Legos, and cooperative board games will help change how my students express themselves and help change unwanted behaviors. Students will learn to take turns, play with others, and share. Students will also learn how to communicate and express themselves through play.

Mrs. Samuel Julia Ward Howe Elementary School 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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Philadelphia, PA View local requests

Nearly all 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

8 students impacted 9donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Magnetic Math Activity Tins - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.00 1 $129.00
100-Piece Wooden Train Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $89.99 1 $89.99
Lakeshore Seasons & Weather Theme Box • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99
Lakeshore Learning Letters Activity Centers - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99
DonorsChoose - Kensington Hi-Fi Headphones - headphones • Best Buy Education $9.22 8 $73.76
Lakeshore Road to Reading Activity Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Lakeshore Alphabet Nature Carpet • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
LEGO Classic Medium Brick Box - 10696 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $42.26 1 $42.26
NewPath Numbers 1-10 Learning Center Game, Grades PreK to 1 - Grades K-1 - Toddler - Durable • School Specialty $31.49 1 $31.49
Wallxin Number Matching Counting Games, Fine Motor Toys,Preschool Kindergarten Math Manipulatives Montessori Learning Teaching Tool Gifts for Toddler 1 2 3 Boys Girls • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Stone Soup Cooperative Board Game • Kaplan Early Learning Company $22.46 1 $22.46
Hoot Owl Hoot! Cooperative Board Game • Kaplan Early Learning Company $20.66 1 $20.66
RARITYUS Unisex-Child 2 Pairs Wooden Lacing Shoe Toy Learn to Tie Shoelaces Fine Motor Skills Toy Threading Toy Board Game • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Magnetic Ten-Frame Set - Math Manipulatives Games for Kindergarten Elementary, 6 Ten Frames & 66 Magnetic Math Counters Toys for Boys/ Girls , STEM Learning Educational Number Toy For Children's Gift… • Amazon Business $15.19 1 $15.19
Carson-Dellosa Addition & Subtraction Bingo Board Game (140038) • Staples $14.68 1 $14.68
Crayola Colors of the World 24-Count Crayons - Set of 4 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $13.46 1 $13.46
Elmer's School Glue Sticks, 0.24 oz., Purple, 30/Pack (2159542) • Quill.com $10.59 1 $10.59
Carson-Dellosa Ladybug Letters Board Game Ages 4 and up • Staples $9.40 1 $9.40
VNAMO Fidget Toys, 28 Pack Sensory Toy Set Relieves Stress and Anxiety for Children Adults, Special Toys Assortment for Birthday Party Favors Classroom Rewards Prizes Carnival Goodie Bag Fillers • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$801.87

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.15

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$847.05

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.48

Total project goal

$996.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $996.53

5 Donors

-$564.81

Donations toward project cost

-$483.84

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$80.97

Matching donations from our partners

-$427.31

Match offers toward project cost

-$363.21

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$64.10

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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