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Ms. Gallagher from Virginia Beach, VA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empower My Students to Think Critically With Your Generous Donations.

Help me give my students enhanced critical thinking skills by providing them with additional STEM resources. Your donation of whiteboards will guide my students towards increasing their proficiency in letter formation.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Gallagher's classroom raised $183

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My Project

Your support will enable my students, who come from low-income households, to unleash their creativity and enhance their learning experiences. Through your donations, we can provide them with the necessary resources to improve their letter formation skills, enabling them to communicate effectively and confidently. It is crucial to support low-income students, as they require assistance in obtaining necessary writing supplies, to enhance their letter formation skills. It is crucial to incorporate STEM education in the development of young minds. Every donation, no matter the size, is wonderful. The support you offer through your donations brings about a meaningful change in the lives of my students.

Ms. Gallagher Holland Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Virginia Beach, VA 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

13 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
24 Pack Double Sided Whiteboard Lined Dry Erase Board for Kids Ruled Writing Board Handwriting Practice for Kids - Small White Board Dry Erase Board 9x12 Dry Erase Board with Lines • Amazon Business $46.95 1 $46.95
Counting Bears - Math Manipulatives Preschool Learning Activities - Learn Addition, Subtraction, Colors, Sorting and Stacking - STEM Toys for PreK to Kindergarten Toddler Boys and Girls Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Math Number Blocks STEM Cubes Manipulatives Cubes - 100Pcs+ Math Games for Kids 6-8 Toys Number Blocks STEM Toy Supplies Construction Toy Gift for Preschool Kindergarten Learning Abacus Building • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
MagVision 20-Piece Magnetic Building Tiles Set, Stem Magnetic Building Blocks, Extra Strong and Safe Magnets, Stem Toys, Magnetic Blocks, Educational Toys for Children Ages 3+ Years • Amazon Business $15.40 1 $15.40
Play-Doh Bulk Spring Colors 12-Pack of Non-Toxic Modeling Compound, 4-Ounce Cans • Amazon Business $13.15 1 $13.15
idoot Magnetic Tiles Blocks Building Toys for Kids, Magnet STEM Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls Learning by Playing Set Christmas Birthday Gifts with Storage Bags • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$123.47

Vendor shipping charges

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Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$155.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.41

Total project goal

$182.73

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $182.73

4 Donors

-$91.36

Donations toward project cost

-$77.66

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.70

match offer

-$91.36

Match offer toward project cost

-$77.66

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.70

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