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Ms. Kress from Bethel, AK is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cultural Representation

Help me give my students toys and books to represent their culture and other cultures around the world.

  • $464 goal

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My Project

I see every day how important it is for children to feel a sense of belonging and connection in the classroom. Our community is beautifully diverse, and I want to ensure that every child feels represented and valued. By adding toys and books that reflect the cultures in our community, we can create a classroom where all children see their experiences and heritage celebrated.

These culturally representative materials play a crucial role in fostering understanding, empathy, and respect among students.

When children see books featuring characters who look like them or play with toys that reflect their traditions, it builds confidence and pride in their identity. At the same time, these resources introduce all children to new perspectives, helping them appreciate the diversity that makes our classroom special.

Ms. Kress Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat School Grades PreK-2

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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Bethel, AK View local requests

More than half 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

15 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Foraineam 2 Pieces 8 Inch Lollipop Drum with Drum Beater Lollipop Hand Drum Musical Educational Percussion Instrument • Amazon Business $16.98 4 $67.92
Playmobil Camping Adventure Carry Case Building Set • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
LEGO City Wildlife Rescue ATV 60300 Building Kit; Fun Wildlife Playset; Top Toy for Kids; New 2021 (74 Pieces) • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
Pretend Play Toy Food Kitchen Set, Asia Dim Sum Set for Kids, Tea Time Toys Sweet Treats Suitable for Café , Birthday for Boys Girls • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Lakeshore Two Leg Braces and Two Forearm Crutches • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
LEGO City Arctic Explorer Snowmobile 60376 Building Toy Set, Snowmobile Playset with Minifigures and 2 Seal Figures for Imaginative Role Play, Fun Gift Idea for 5 Year olds • Amazon Business $10.97 2 $21.94
Hand Over Hand • Amazon Business $17.07 1 $17.07
Berry Song (Caldecott Honor Book) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Miniland Doll Eyeglasses - Set of 2 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $16.16 1 $16.16
Filipino Friends • Amazon Business $14.58 1 $14.58
All the Ways I Hear You • Amazon Business $14.56 1 $14.56
Tomorrow Is New Year's Day: Seollal, a Korean Celebration of the Lunar New Year • Amazon Business $13.22 1 $13.22
Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story • Amazon Business $11.63 1 $11.63
Cora Cooks Pancit • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Bee-Bim Bop! • Amazon Business $7.69 1 $7.69
Indigenous Peoples' Day (Traditions & Celebrations) (Traditions & Celebrations) (Traditions and Celebrations) • Amazon Business $6.80 1 $6.80

Materials cost

$348.49

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.29

Sales tax

 $5.23

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.23

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$394.24

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$69.57

Total project goal

$463.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $463.81

11 Donors

-$460.99

Donations toward project cost

-$394.24

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$66.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.82

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