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Mrs. Kristen McCormack from Staten Island, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hands-On Learning for Growing Minds is Fun!

Help me give my students hands-on learning materials to enhance their play! We need color ink and paper, magnetic building blocks, and laminating sheets.

  • $1,514 goal

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Play is the most important part of preschool. It gives the students so many opportunities to enhance their social emotional and cognitive skills. Throughout the day the students are allowed to explore different centers in the classroom. Adding fun and exciting hands-on learning toys keeps the students engaged and allows countless opportunities to use their imagination and solve problems.

Also, manipulatives can be added to all subject areas in preschool area especially math and literacy.

We need color ink and paper, magnetic building blocks, and laminating sheets. Having these hands-on materials makes the lessons being taught come to life and makes the students feel that they are really a big part of the learning process but being an active learner. Please help bring our learning in preschool to the next level but allowing us to add all these exciting learning resources to our classroom.

Mrs. Kristen McCormack PS 23 Richmondtown Grades PreK-2

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More than a third 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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Canon KP-108IN Color Ink and Paper Set - Total of 216 Sheets and 6 Ink Cartridges • Amazon Business $59.70 2 $119.40
COUOMOXA 132 PCS Magnetic Building Blocks Toy-Stem Construction Building Set Learn Resource for Toddler Kids Magnet Toys for 3+ Year Old Montessori Toys for 2-6 Year Old Girl Boys Birthday Gift • Amazon Business $53.99 2 $107.98
Amazon Basics Clear Thermal Laminating Plastic Paper Laminator Sheets - 9 x 11.5-Inch, 200-Pack, 3mil • Amazon Business $19.68 4 $78.72
Coogam Wooden Magnetic Fishing Game, Fine Motor Skill Toy ABC Alphabet Color Sorting Puzzle, Montessori Letters Cognition Preschool Gift for Years Old Kid Early Learning with 2 Pole • Amazon Business $24.98 2 $49.96
TEMI Magnetic Robot Toy for 3-5 Years Old - Monster Blocks Stacking Transform Toys with Storage Box, Set for Kids Age 3 4 5 6 7 Years Old Boys, Christmas & Birthday Gift • Amazon Business $23.99 2 $47.98
YYDeek Montessori Toys for 3 Year Old, Preschool Activities Toys Games for Toddler, Lock and Key Counting Toys for Toddlers, Math Manipulatives for Preschool Kindergarten Alphabet Learning • Amazon Business $46.98 1 $46.98
NEOACT 600 PCS Building Blocks Connect Toys,Interlocking Solid Plastic Educational Toys Sets for Preschool Kids Boys and Girls Aged 3+, Promote Fine Motor Skills and Sensory Development. • Amazon Business $20.57 2 $41.14
Crayola Air Dry Clay (5lb Bucket), Natural White Modeling Clay for Kids, Sculpting Material, Holiday Gift for Kids [Amazon Exclusive] • Amazon Business $9.99 4 $39.96
SHARPIE Permanent Markers, Fine Tip Marker Set, Stocking Stuffer, Teacher Gifts, Art Supplies, Holiday Gifts for Artists, Black, 36 Count • Amazon Business $19.34 2 $38.68
Upgraded Magnetic Tiles Toys for 3 4 5 6 7 Year Old Boys Girls Magnetic Blocks Building Set for Toddlers STEM Learning Toys for Kids Boredom Buster Educational Toys Gifts • Amazon Business $17.98 2 $35.96
Coodoo Upgraded Magnetic Blocks Tough Tiles STEM Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls Learning by Playing Games for Toddlers Kids, Compatible with Major Brands Building Blocks - Starter Set • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
TOYSTER'S Magnetic Wooden Dress-Up Dolls Toy | Pretend Play Set Includes: 1 Wood Doll with 30 Assorted Costume Dress Ideas | Not Your Average Paper Doll | Great Gift Idea for Little Girls 3+ • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
5 In 1 Toddler Musical Toys Piano Keyboard Xylophone Drum Set with Microphone for 1 Year Old Girl Christmas Birthday Gifts for Kid Age 1-3 2-4 DJ Music Table Instrument Learning for Baby 9-12-18 Month • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Toddler Toys Wooden Stacking Rocks Big Dice Set, Preschool Learning Activities Classroom Supplies Building Blocks, Safe Creative Kids Toys Family Games Montessori Toys for 1+ Year Old Boys & Girls • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
ibwaae Wooden Peg Board Beads Game Color Sorting Toys Counting Matching Game Bead Counting Fine Motor Skill Montessori Toys for Toddlers (Rainbow) • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
Melissa & Doug Number Train Floor Puzzle - 20 Pieces • Amazon Business $31.90 1 $31.90
Playmags Magnetic Figures Community Set of 15 Pieces - Play People Perfect for Magnetic Tiles Building Blocks - STEM Learning Toys Children – Magnet Tiles Expansion Accessories Pack • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Coogam Letters Matching Eggs 26PCS ABC Alphabet Color Recoginition Sorter Puzzle Easter Travel Bingo Game Uppercase Learning Educational Fine Motor Skill Montessori Gift for Year Old Kids • Amazon Business $26.98 1 $26.98
YYDeek Montessori Toys for 3 Year Old, Preschool Activities Toys Games for Toddler, Lock & Key Counting Toys for Toddlers, Math Manipulatives for Preschool Kindergarten Learning & Education • Amazon Business $26.98 1 $26.98
LEARNING BUGS Press to Learn Phonics, Interactive Letters and Sounds Talking Poster, Preschool & Kindergarten Learn to Read, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
hand2mind Changing Seasons Sensory Tubes, Sensory Fidget Tubes, Learning Weather for Kids, Anxiety Calming Tools, Stress Relief Toys, Occupational Therapy Toys, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Battat- Bristle Blocks- STEM Interlocking Building Blocks- 80 pc Playset- Reusable Storage Bucket- Developmental Toys for Toddlers & Kids- Big Value Case- 2 Years + • Amazon Business $12.49 2 $24.98
Petit Collage Multi-Language Alphabet Wooden Jigsaw Tray Puzzle – ABC Puzzle with 26 Letter Pieces and 4 Icon Sheets, Language Development Toys in English, French, Italian & German, Ideal for Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $22.65 1 $22.65
JoyCat Ice Cream Counting and Color Sorting Set for Toddlers and Kids- 65 Pieces, Montessori Stacking Fine Motor Skills Toys, Math Manipulatives Learning Toys with Storage Tub • Amazon Business $22.10 1 $22.10
142 Pieces Fine Motor Skills Handy Scooper Set Sensory Bin Filler Includes 12 Sorting Bowls, 8 Tweezers, 2 Scissors Clips, 120 Plush Balls for Early Education and Sorting Counting Training Development • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Melissa & Doug Let's Play House Dust! Sweep! Mop! 6 Piece Pretend Play Set - Toddler Toy Cleaning Set, Pretend Home Cleaning Play Set, Kids Broom And Mop Set For Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
SHARPIE Electro Pop Permanent Markers, Fine Tip Markers Set, Stocking Stuffer, Teacher Gifts, Art Supplies, Holiday Gifts for Artists, Assorted Colors, 24 Count • Amazon Business $19.34 1 $19.34
Coogam Matching Eggs 12 pcs Set Color & Shape Recoginition Sorter Puzzle for Easter Travel Bingo Game Early Learning Educational Fine Motor Skill Montessori Gift for Year Old Kids • Amazon Business $17.98 1 $17.98
Educational Insights Special Edition The Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Game, Preschool & Toddler Board Game for Kids 3-5 Years, Color Matching, Fine Motor Skills • Amazon Business $17.96 1 $17.96
Toysters Magnetic Wooden Dress-Up Boy Doll Toy | Pretend Play Set Includes: 1 Wood Doll with 30 Assorted Costume Dress Ideas | Not Your Average Paper Doll | Great Gift Idea for Little Boys 3+ (PZ650) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Wooden Puzzle for Toddlers 1-3, Children of The World Racial Cognition Dress-up Peg Puzzle Educational Toys, 24 Pieces Mix and Match Boys and Girls Multicultural Diversity Toys for Kids • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Learning Resources Mini Number Treats, 40 Pieces, Ages 3+, Cookies Toys, Counting and Colors Recognition, Fine Motor Skills Toys, Montessori Toys for Kids • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
Hasbro Gaming Hungry Hungry Hippos Junior Board Game, Preschool Games Ages 3+, Kids Board Games for 2-4 Players, Kids Games, Counting & Number Game • Amazon Business $12.74 1 $12.74
Melissa & Doug Slice and Bake Wooden Cookie Play Food Set - Pretend Cookies And Baking Sheet, Wooden Play Food Set, Toy Baking Set For Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $12.37 1 $12.37
Ticonderoga Golf Wood-Cased Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, 2 HB, With Erasers, Yellow, 72 Count • Amazon Business $12.10 1 $12.10
The Pencil Grip Original Pencil Gripper, Universal Ergonomic Writing Aid For Righties And Lefties, Colorful Pencil Grippers, Assorted Colors, 6 Count - TPG-11106 • Amazon Business $11.96 1 $11.96
Peppa Pig Peppa’s Alphabet Case, ABC Toys, Puzzle Preschool Toys for 3 Year Olds and Up • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Aizweb Ten-Frame Pop Board - Math Manipulative for Elementary, Math Fidget Sensory Toy, Montessori Educational Toy Gift for Kindergarten Classroom Kids 3 4 5 Year Old • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Ticonderoga My First Tri-Write Wood-Cased Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, 2 HB, With Erasers, Neon Colors, 12 Count • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Melissa & Doug Alphabet Express Jumbo Jigsaw Floor Puzzle (27 pcs, 10 feet long) • Amazon Business $6.74 1 $6.74

Materials cost

$1,237.84

Vendor shipping charges

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Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$18.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,286.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$227.01

Total project goal

$1,513.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,513.42

8 Donors

-$818.96

Donations toward project cost

-$777.46

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.50

match offer

-$598.76

Match offer toward project cost

-$508.95

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$89.81

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$95.70

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