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Mrs. Kapki from Youngstown, OH is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Exploring New Cultures

Help me give my students dress-up clothes that represent various cultures from around the world.

  • 4 donors
  • $187 goal

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My Project

I’m excited to bring a world of exploration into my kindergarten classroom through dress-up clothes that represent various cultures from around the world. Children at this age are curious, imaginative, and eager to learn, and dress-up play is a perfect way to spark their interest in diversity while developing empathy and understanding.

Through this project, we hope to provide our young learners with culturally rich dress-up clothes that reflect the traditions and customs of different countries.

Whether it’s a traditional Japanese kimono, an African dashiki, or a colorful Mexican fiesta dress, these outfits will not only allow students to role-play and act out scenarios, but will also help them gain a deeper appreciation for the world around them.

These items will be integrated into our lessons on geography, global traditions, and cultural celebrations. The children will have the opportunity to dress up and act out stories from different countries, pretend to attend cultural festivals, and role-play as they learn more about different people’s lives, histories, and traditions.

Mrs. Kapki Horizon Science Academy - Youngstwn Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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Youngstown, OH 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

40 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
PLULON 5Pcs Japanese Kimono for Women Geisha Dress Yukata Japanese Robe Costume Blossom Satin Bathrobe with Drawstring Bag Hand Fan Hairpin Tabi Socks Set for Women • Amazon Business $34.88 1 $34.88
lontakids Womens Spanish Bull Dance Skirt Belly Dance Skirt Big Swing Flamenco Costume (180 Degree, Red) • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
xihexi Black Handmade Bamboo Hat Samurai Hat Cosplay Hat (14.2" x 6.5") • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
SPY FAMILY Mona Lisa Wearable Art Costume - Famous Painting Cosplay Outfit for Halloween, Parties & Themed Events • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Coopay 240 Pieces Chinese Fortune Coins Feng Shui I-Ching Coins Chinese Good Luck Coins Ancient Chinese Dynasty Time Coin with Red Lucky Pouch • Amazon Business $14.84 1 $14.84
Bestage 10 Pcs Chinese Lunar New Year Decorations 2025 Paper Fans Chinese Dragon Phoenix Fan Oriental Japanese Round Handheld Folding Fan for Chinese Wedding Party Birthday Festival Favors Decorations • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$119.68

Vendor shipping charges

$6.99

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$158.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.97

Total project goal

$186.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$186.44

2 Donors

-$92.34

Donations toward project cost

-$79.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.35

Matching donations from our partners

-$92.33

Match offers toward project cost

-$78.48

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.85

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.77

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$0.00

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