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Mrs. Pirner from Oakland, CA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Healthy & Happy in TK

Help me give my students non-toxic water bottles for clean water, books, and blocks.

  • 4 donors
  • $129 still needed

expires May 10

  • 4 donors
  • $129 still needed
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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

As a teacher in a TK classroom, I am dedicated to providing my students with the resources they need to thrive in a safe and supportive learning environment. Unfortunately, our district recently discovered lead contamination in several of the water fountains, which means we can no longer rely on these fountains for our students' hydration needs. To ensure that my students have access to clean, safe drinking water throughout the day, I’m requesting vacuum-insulated stainless steel water bottles. These bottles will keep the water cool and fresh, encouraging my young learners to stay hydrated and can be filled at our filtered stations, which is essential for their physical well-being and academic success.

In addition to promoting health, I also want to enhance my students' social-emotional learning and cognitive development.

That’s why I’m requesting wooden block people to use in our block station. These simple yet versatile figures will allow students to engage in meaningful, open-ended play where they can create stories, practice communication skills, and build their vocabulary in a way that feels natural and authentic.

Lastly, I am seeking a few carefully chosen books that celebrate the unique identities and genius of my students. One of these books focuses on recognizing emotions and understanding how they manifest in our bodies, which is especially important for young children as they develop social-emotional skills. This book will support students in identifying their feelings and asserting their boundaries, fostering a greater sense of self-awareness and emotional regulation. By fully funding this project, we can create a classroom environment that empowers students to be happy, healthy, and safe, setting them on the path for success both inside and outside the classroom. Thank you for helping make this vision a reality for my TK students!

Mrs. Pirner Korematsu Discovery Academy 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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Oakland, CA 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

20 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Volhoply 16 OZ Kids Water Bottle Bulk 8 Pack,Insulated Sports Bottles with Straw Lid,Stainless Steel Bottle with Handle Keep Cold & Hot,Double Wall Vacuum Thermos Cups for School(Assorted,Set of 8) • Amazon Business $50.60 3 $151.80
Kaplan Early Learning International Families and Community Workers - 42-Piece Wooden Block Play People Figures for Dramatic Play & Storytelling, Toddlers, Ages 2+ • Kaplan Early Learning Company $80.96 1 $80.96
Books & Buddy Bundle from Worldwide Buddies: 3 Rosie's Rules board books & 12.5" plush doll (Spanish English Bilingual book set + character toy ESOL) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $70.00 1 $70.00
Didax Unifix Cubes for Pattern Building, Set of 240, 13 x 8 x 2 • Amazon Business $28.48 1 $28.48
Ambitious Girl (hardcover picture book, ages 4-8) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $19.00 1 $19.00
We Listen to Our Bodies (We Say What's Okay) • Amazon Business $12.60 1 $12.60
We All Belong: A Children's Book About Diversity, Race and Empathy • Amazon Business $12.13 1 $12.13

Materials cost

$374.97

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $34.31

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$444.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$78.51

Total project goal

$523.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $523.41

3 Donors

-$210.00

Donations toward project cost

-$178.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.50

match offer

-$185.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$157.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.75

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 $128.41

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