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Mrs. Antoniou from Las Vegas, NV is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Student Growth: Elevating Our Learning Journey

Help me give my students essential learning tools, including math and reading manipulatives, fidgets, games for social emotional learning, reading pen, magnetic letters, playdough, and more to support their diverse needs and create an engaging learning environment.

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My Project

My students are at the heart of everything I do as an educator, and I'm excited to share how this thoughtfully curated list of resources will significantly enhance their learning experiences and drive their academic growth.

These resources are thoughtfully selected to create an inclusive and nurturing learning environment that celebrates the unique needs of each student.

The "Play-Doh Modeling Compound" will foster creativity and fine motor skills, providing an engaging way for my students to enhance their learning. The "Stretchy Resistance Fidget Bands" will help students improve classroom focus, directly contributing to their academic development.

The "Calm Strips" Classroom Pack includes 30 sensory focus tools, serving as a fidget toy for social-emotional learning. These tools will create an inclusive classroom environment and help my students focus on their lessons.

The "Lakeshore Magnetic Coins" and "Lakeshore Visualize Place Value Magnetic Frame" will support math education, helping my students understand money concepts and place value, which are vital for building a strong mathematical foundation.

We're introducing the "Coogam Magnetic Letters Practicing Board" to enhance language skills, fine motor development, and letter recognition. These are critical for language and literacy development.

The "Upgraded Reading Pen" will aid struggling readers in improving their reading comprehension and language skills.

Our "Aizweb Phonemic Awareness and Magnetic Dry Erase Board" will enhance phonics skills, speech therapy, and phonemic awareness, fostering language development and improving reading skills.

We're also bringing in the "Pecopcock Play Dough Tools Set" to enhance fine motor skills, creativity, and cognitive development.

My goal for this project is to foster independence, self-esteem, and a love for learning, enabling my students to achieve their full academic potential.

Your generous support will provide these essential resources, directly impacting their academic growth.

Mrs. Antoniou Dean Lamar Allen Elementary 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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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
SVANTTO Pen Scanner, Text to Speech Device for Dyslexia, OCR Digital Highlighter Reader Pen, Exam Reading Pen, Bluetooth Langage Translator, No Monthly Fee • Amazon Business $99.98 1 $99.98
Aizweb Phonemic Awareness,Speech Therapy Toy Magnetic Dry Erase Board Phonics Game, Elkonin Box Preschool Kindergarten Classroom Must Have,Letter Sound Science Reading Manipulative Homeschool Supplies • Amazon Business $45.99 1 $45.99
Calm Strips: Special CLASSROOM PACK of 30 Sensory Focus Tools (Fidget Toy - Social Emotional Learning) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $40.00 1 $40.00
Lakeshore Social-Emotional Match-Ups - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $36.99 1 $36.99
Lakeshore Grab & Write Social-Emotional Prompts - K-Gr. 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
Pecopcock Play Dough Tools Set for Kids Letter Molds，Numeral Molds,3D Stereo Molds Various Plastic Animal Molds for Creative Dough Cutting (89 Pieces) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Coogam Magnetic Letters Practicing Board, Magnets Tracing ABC Alphabet Board Learning to Write Uppercase&Lowercase Educational Toy Fine Motor Montessori Gift for 3 4 5 Years Old Preschool Kids • Amazon Business $21.98 1 $21.98
Lakeshore Visualize Place Value Magnetic Frame • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Party Favors Toy for Kids, Pinata Filler, Treasure Chest, Classroom Prizes, Treasure Box Prizes,Goodie Bag Stuffers, Graduation Pinata Filler for Boys and Girls 3-12 • Amazon Business $19.90 1 $19.90
Hadley Designs 4 Boho Feelings Chart For Kids Learning Posters For Walls, Educational Posters For Classroom Decorations, Periodic Table Of Emotions Poster For School Counselors • Amazon Business $19.59 1 $19.59
ThinkMax Number Counting Toys, 1-100 Number Board, Magnetic Math Manipulatives Board, Number Educational Recognition Skill Games, Travel Toys for Toddlers • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
EASYCITY Marbled Starry Slime, 24 Pack Colorful Sludgy Gooey Fidget Kit for Sensory and Tactile Stimulation, Stress Relief, Prize, Party Favor, Educational Game - Kids, Boys, Girls • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Snack Jar� Starlight Mints, 5 lb Bag • Quill.com $14.99 1 $14.99
Who's Feeling What? ,Social Emotional Learning Games, Communication Games for Kids, Emotion Toys, Feeling Toys for Kids, 49 Pieces, Age 3+ • Amazon Business $14.13 1 $14.13
Outus 12 Pieces Egg Pen pencil holder Kids Egg Handwriting Grips Pen Stylus Foam Grips Writing Aid Soft Cushioned Foam for Handwriting, Drawing Student Right or Left Handed Use(Assorted Color) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
AOROKI 12 Colored Curve Highlighter Pen Set, 10 Different Shapes Dual Tip Markers Cool Pens for Journal Planner Scrapbook Art Office School Supplies for Kids Adults Journaling Drawing Note Taking • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Stretchy Resistance Fidget Bands Toy for Kids 10 Pack Bounce Kick & Stretch Your Feet for ADHD ADD SPD Autism & Poor Concentration Improve Classroom Focus Ameliorate Sensory Input • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Lakeshore Magnetic Coins • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 1 $9.99
Galagee Reusable Squishy Pencil Grips for Kids Handwriting - Perfect Colorful Cushioned Pencil Holder Writing Aid Grip Trainer,Universal Ergonomic Writing Aid For Righties And Lefties (10 Pcs) • Amazon Business $9.39 1 $9.39
Sintuff Classroom Rules Posters Farmhouse Classroom Posters Classroom Rules Bulletin Board Decorations Eucalyptus Motivational Porch Signs Positive Sayings Accents for Home Preschool Back School • Amazon Business $8.39 1 $8.39
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 10-Pack Case of Colors, Perfect for Halloween Treat Bags, Non-Toxic, Assorted, 2 oz. Cans, 2+, Multicolor (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
hand2mind See My Feelings Mirror, Social Emotional Learning, Shatterproof Mirror for Kids, Anger Management Toys, Anxiety Relief Items, Mindfulness for Kids, Calm Down Corner, Anxiety Toys (Set of 1) • Amazon Business $6.96 1 $6.96

Materials cost

$495.19

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$537.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$94.87

Total project goal

$632.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $632.49

1 Donor

-$632.49

Donations toward project cost

-$537.62

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$94.87

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