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Ms. Chai from San Francisco, CA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Everything I Know I Learned in Kindergarten

My students need hands on materials such as magnetic alphabet letters, numbers, activity mats, reading games, books, writing boards to enrich their learning experience!

  • $1,329 goal

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My Students

Do you remember all the things you learned in kindergarten? Everything you really need to know was learned in a kindergarten classroom! You learn how to share, play fair, clean up, saying sorry...and READ!!! My students are curious and eager to learn how to read.

My students come from a variety of linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

Many of my students are English Language Learners or have speech and language needs. The school that my students attend is located in the heart of a bustling city. Our school is the only public school located in the downtown district. The majority of my students live in a high poverty neighborhood, living in SRO's (single room occupancy) with more than one family, transitional homes, etc. Our school is just a block away from the county jail. A majority of my students receive free or reduced price lunch. Despite the odds that my students have against them, they are incredibly resilient and are eager to learn.

My Project

Kindergarten is not what it used to be with naps and play time. We are getting our future doctors, lawyers, teachers ready to embark a great life. My dream for my kindergartners is for them to receive an education that inspires them, engages them, encourages them to think critically, and prepares them to succeed in college. These resources you will be providing will allow my kindergartners to learn how to read in a developmentally appropriate way. The basic fundamentals of reading starts with learning the alphabet and its sounds. These activities will provide the kindergartners with hands on materials that will intrigue different learning styles and provide opportunities to develop these skills.

Donating to this project will ensure that students gain access to hands-on language arts materials such as Learning Letters Activity Folders, Write and Wipe Alphabet Practice Cards, Wikki Stix Alphabet Cards and more that introduce foundational reading concepts in a way that engages and inspires students.

Additionally, these materials will last for several years, so your donation will impact the reading education of many kindergarten classes!

Ms. Chai Bessie Carmichael 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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San Francisco, CA 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

22 students impacted 33donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
EE809 - Extra Magnetic Fishing Poles - Set of 2 • Lakeshore Learning $9.95 1 $9.95
AA328 - Lowercase Fishing Letters • Lakeshore Learning $29.95 1 $29.95
AA322 - Magnetic Alphabet Fishing Set • Lakeshore Learning $49.95 1 $49.95
EE809 - Extra Magnetic Fishing Poles - Set of 2 • Lakeshore Learning $9.95 1 $9.95
EE819 - Magnetic Numbers Fishing Set • Lakeshore Learning $39.95 1 $39.95
GG728 - Number Activity Mats • Lakeshore Learning $39.95 1 $39.95
FF608 - Giant Tracing Numbers • Lakeshore Learning $24.95 1 $24.95
GG706 - Alphabet Activity Mats • Lakeshore Learning $49.95 1 $49.95
EE356 - Search & Find Alphabet Bags • Lakeshore Learning $149.00 1 $149.00
HH849 - Learning Letters Activity Folders • Lakeshore Learning $39.95 1 $39.95
BW633 - Amazing Animal Alphabet Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning $17.95 1 $17.95
BW632 - LMNO Peas Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning $16.99 1 $16.99
BW647 - Apple Pie ABC Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning $16.99 1 $16.99
LL490X - Number Sequencing Puzzles - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning $49.95 1 $49.95
DD105 - Black Write & Wipe Markers - Thin-Line - Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning $3.99 6 $23.94
FF633 - Ready for Numbers Practice Cards • Lakeshore Learning $16.95 1 $16.95
DD105 - Black Write & Wipe Markers - Thin-Line - Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning $3.99 6 $23.94
JJ539 - Write & Wipe Alphabet Practice Cards • Lakeshore Learning $19.95 1 $19.95
TR717X - Lakeshore Magic Board - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning $79.95 2 $159.90
GG230X - Magic Board Math Practice Cards - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning $89.95 1 $89.95
TR717 - Lakeshore Magic Board - Each • Lakeshore Learning $8.95 5 $44.75
AA719 - Magic Board Printing Practice Cards • Lakeshore Learning $24.95 1 $24.95
WS537 - Wikki Stix Class Pack • Lakeshore Learning $29.95 1 $29.95
AC214 - Wikki Stix Alphabet Cards • Lakeshore Learning $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$993.70

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $90.92

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.91

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,129.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$199.33

Total project goal

$1,328.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,328.86

24 Donors

-$916.44

Donations toward project cost

-$805.82

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$110.62

Matching donations from our partners

-$380.84

Match offers toward project cost

-$323.71

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$57.13

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$31.58

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