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Ms. Zeitz from Springfield, MA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Exploring Weather and Whale Wonders with Kindergarten

Help me give my students in Kindergarten a Song for a Whale and Data exploration experience.

  • 7 donors
  • $334 goal

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Ms. Zeitz has another project! Donate to Robotic Drawings to help her classroom.

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Our kindergarten students are curious, creative, and full of questions about the world around them. To help them dive deeper into two fascinating topics—weather and whales—we need your support for some engaging and educational supplies that will make these lessons come to life!

Weather Exploration with Paper Dolls & Puzzles

Kindergarten students have been collecting and analyzing weather data, a skill that will help them better understand the world. To enhance this learning, we’re asking for supplies like paper dolls, puzzles, stamps, and other hands-on materials. These items will give students a fun, interactive way to analyze the weather through dress their dolls according to the forecast, and programming them to interact with the weather using the Kibo. Also, engaging with weather data through bracelet making and stamp art. By integrating these tools, we hope to foster critical thinking and encourage students to make connections between what they observe in nature and what they learn in class.

Whale Wonders with 52 Hertz Whale Project and Song for A Whale

In partnership with other kindergarten classes, we plan to explore the mystery of the 52 Hertz whale—the loneliest whale in the world, whose unique call is not heard by other whales. Based on the inspiring book, The Lonely Whale: The Search for 52, we’ll provide students with the opportunity to create their own whale robots, explore 52 hertz sounds, and discuss how these whales communicate in a world that’s so different from our own. This interdisciplinary project will tie together with the Zanetti reads school wide of "Song for a whale", while teaching students about empathy, conservation, robotics, the oceans, and the wonders of the natural world.

By funding these supplies, you’ll be helping to create a meaningful learning experience that blends creativity, hands-on activities, and real-world connections.

Ms. Zeitz Alfred G Zanetti Montessori 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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Springfield, MA 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Paclord USA Made 36" x 1200" White Kraft Paper Roll, 45 lbs Thickness, American Quality Colored Kraft Paper for School, Bulletin Board - Odorless, Non-Toxic, Safe for Kids • Amazon Business $37.95 1 $37.95
hand2mind Explore The Weather Counters, Weather Toys, Meteorology for Kids, Math Counters for Kids, Color Sorting Toys, Counting Manipulatives, Montessori Math Materials, Preschool Science Toys • Amazon Business $15.41 2 $30.82
hand2mind Seasons and Weather Pattern Block Puzzle Set, Tangram Puzzle, Geometric Shapes for Kids, Pattern Blocks Cards, Pattern Play, Toddler Battern Blocks, Kindergarten Learning Activities • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
READY 2 LEARN Giant Stampers - Weather Patterns - Set of 6 - Easy to Hold Foam Stamps for Kids - Arts and Crafts Stamps for Displays, Posters, Signs and DIY Projects • Amazon Business $12.09 2 $24.18
Hygloss Products - 68207 People Paper Cut Outs Culturally Diverse Family, Cardstock, 7" Mommy-24 ct, 7-Inch, Assorted 24 Count • Amazon Business $7.99 3 $23.97
Lsushine Craft Ink Pad Stamps Partner DIY Color,20 Colors Rainbow Finger Ink pad for Kids (Pack of 20) • Amazon Business $11.69 2 $23.38
HOXXME 5lbs Shredded Memory Foam Filling or Bean Bag Filler, Premium Beanbag Stuffing/Foam Refill for Pillow, Dog Beds Chairs Cushion, Arts Crafts, Stuffed Animals (White, 5lbs) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
QUEFE 96 Colors 3000pcs Pony Beads Bracelet Making Kit Friendship Bracelet Kit Rainbow Kandi Beads with Letter and Heart Beads Elastic Threads for Jewelry Necklace Making • Amazon Business $18.89 1 $18.89
1650pcs Googly Eyes Self Adhesive for Crafts, Craft Sticker Wiggle Eyes with Multi Colored and Sizes for DIY • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Concession Essentials 4lb White Paper Bags - Pack of 150ct. White Paper Lunch Bags. Great for Holiday Cookie Bags and Arts and Crafts., (CEwhite4lbPaperBag-150CT) • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89
Irenare Ocean Waves Plastic Tablecloth Ocean Table Cover Water Print Table Cover Sea Tablecloth Blue for Beach Pool Birthday Party Decoration Shower Supplies(2 Pieces,54 x 108 Inch) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Scotch Double Sided Tape with Tape Dispenser, Office and School Supplies for Arts and Crafts, Alternative to Scrapbooking Tape, 0.5 in. x 400 in., 2 Tape Rolls with 2 Tape Dispensers • Amazon Business $4.98 1 $4.98
Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks, Washable, 22 Grams, 3 Count • Amazon Business $3.75 1 $3.75
Cra-Z-Art 24ct Crayons Pack, Perfect Back to School Essential, Art Supplies for Coloring Fun, Ages 3 and Up • Amazon Business $0.86 3 $2.58

Materials cost

$249.35

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$283.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$49.96

Total project goal

$333.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $333.05

6 Donors

-$220.09

Donations toward project cost

-$189.58

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.51

match offer

-$110.04

Match offer toward project cost

-$93.53

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.51

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.95

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 $0.00

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