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Mrs. Spano from Bronx, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Expanding Our Learning!

Help me give my students finger puppets, multicultural figures, and diverse building blocks!

  • $359 goal

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My Project

These materials will be used during our literacy block, as I engage students in conversations with one another while they participate in the activities outlined by our new reading curriculum.

Students will socialize with each other as they participate in academic conversations while using rigorous vocabulary to describe what they are playing with, and write about which toy they prefer.

In addition to this academic rigor, the children will be enjoying themselves while they have fun.

What better way to expand my students learning than through engaging play and conversations.

Mrs. Spano PS 106 Parkchester 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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Bronx, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

25 students impacted 3donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
120 Pcs Small Plush Animal Finger Puppets Bulk Mini Stuffed Animal Finger Puppet Tiny Plush Finger Puppet Set for Puppet Show Storytelling Props Educational Toy Children's Day Birthday Gift, 24 Style • Amazon Business $49.98 1 $49.98
My Family Builders Friends Edition Diversity Building Blocks with Magnets – Build Little People Figures for Cultural Inclusion and Empathy – 16 Piece Wooden Blocks for Multiracial Play Figures • Amazon Business $36.49 1 $36.49
20 Pcs Wooden Dollhouse Family Set of 16 Mini People Figures and 4 Pets, Dollhouse Dolls Wooden Doll Family Cosplay Figures Accessories for Pretend Dollhouse Toy (Cute Style) • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Wooden Building Blocks Set, City Construction Stacker Stacking Preschool Learning Educational Toys, Toddler Toys for 3+ Year Old Boy and Girl Gifts • Amazon Business $31.36 1 $31.36
KID K’NEX – Budding Builders Building Set – 100 Pieces – Ages 3 and Up – Preschool Educational Toy • Amazon Business $30.38 1 $30.38
Be Amazing! Toys Weather Science Lab - Kids Weather Science Kit with 20 All Season Projects - Educational STEM Kits for Boys & Girls - Scientific Meteorology Toys for Children Age 8+ • Amazon Business $23.34 1 $23.34
KarberDark 95 Pcs Small Animal Toys, Assorted Mini Ocean, Zoo, Farm, Dinosaur, Insect, Dog and Horse Figure, Little Plastic Animals Figurine for Easter, Sensory Bin Stuffers, Birthday Gifts,Kid 3-5 • Amazon Business $21.98 1 $21.98
Melissa & Doug Wooden Building Set - 100 Blocks in 4 Colors and 9 Shapes • Amazon Business $19.59 1 $19.59
Llama Llama Red Pajama Beanbag Stuffed Animal Plush Toy • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Mini Grandparents, Mom & Dad, Brother & Sister Family Style Finger Puppets for Children, Shows, Playtime, Schools - 6 Piece (Family 3) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Mini Grandparents, Mom & Dad, Brother & Sister Family Style Finger Puppets for Children, Shows, Playtime, Schools - 6 Piece (Family 3) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$271.08

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$305.15

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$53.85

Total project goal

$359.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $359.00

2 Donors

-$179.50

Donations toward project cost

-$152.58

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.92

match offer

-$179.49

Match offer toward project cost

-$152.57

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.92

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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