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Ms. Nichols from Washington, DC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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First Time Teacher Classroom Materials!

Help me give my students pivotal materials to assist their academic success in literacy and mathematics!

  • $1,234 goal

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My Project

I am a first year teacher that will be teaching kindergarten. Kindergarten serves as a basis for learning how to read, basic math, but also how to learn routines and basic social skills as well. Art supplies were included to also have students to express themselves, and learn to interpret visuals in multiple different ways. This grade serves as a basic for learning to read phonics, so learn to decode and write properly will help them be great readers. These materials will help student success in not only making learning fun, but, making sure by the end of the school year, every student is ready for the first grade!

Ms. Nichols Walker - Jones Education Campus 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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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

24 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
GG365X - Touch Read Phonics Word Match- Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $89.50 1 $89.50
FF448X - Single Line Write Wipe Board - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $28.99 3 $86.97
LC546 - Circle Time Learning Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.60 1 $79.60
RA449 - Math Science Board Book Collection • Lakeshore Learning Materials $68.50 1 $68.50
LL156 - Lakeshore Blunt-Tip Scissors - Set of 12 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $18.99 3 $56.97
LA138 - Write Wipe Broad-Tip Markers - Class Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $27.99 2 $55.98
TT557 - Lakeshore Nonfiction Sight-Word Readers - Level 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
TT559 - Lakeshore Nonfiction Sight-Word Readers - Level 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
DE190 - Reusable Write Wipe Pocket - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $22.99 2 $45.98
GG566 - Magnetic Behavior Management Chart • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
JJ157 - Whats the Rhyme? Sorting Houses • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
RA529 - Linking Cubes • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 2 $39.98
PP608 - Sequencing Trains 1-100 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $32.99 1 $32.99
KT2901 - Daily Attendance Classroom Helpers Chart • Lakeshore Learning Materials $31.99 1 $31.99
PP589 - Magnetic Write Wipe Organization Charts • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
TT293 - Its a Snap Simple Addition Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
STD8686 - Eucalyptus Branch Border • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 6 $29.94
BA918 - All-Purpose Paintbrush Assortment - Set of 30 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $21.99 1 $21.99
Pre Sharpened Pencils 12 Count • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $2.00 10 $20.00
PP1113 - On the Farm Floor Puzzle • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
TA50AC - Construction Paper - 9" x 12" Pack of 50 Sheets - Assorted Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.49 9 $13.41
FF680 - Lakeshore Alphabet Reference Nameplates - Pre K-K • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 2 $9.98
SCD108427 - Simply Boho Fringe Border • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$943.70

Vendor shipping charges

$5.00

Sales tax

$55.42

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,048.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$184.99

Total project goal

$1,233.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,233.27

5 Donors

-$838.85

Donations toward project cost

-$713.02

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$125.83

match offer

-$394.42

Match offer toward project cost

-$335.26

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$59.16

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$0.00

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