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Mr. Karran from Brooklyn, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Our Pre-Kers to Explore & Grow Through Exploration!

Help me give my students a chance in their Pre-K environment to learn and grow as they have fun.

  • $447 goal

This project expired on May 4, 2025.

This project expired on May 4, 2025.

My Project

I request your support in providing manipulative toys for our classroom to enrich our students’ hands-on learning experiences. Manipulatives play a critical role in fostering children's cognitive and social development. By engaging with these tools, students can explore, investigate, and grasp new concepts in an interactive and meaningful way. As they manipulate objects, they not only build essential skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and fine motor development but also gain a deeper understanding of our lessons. Additionally, blocks and building toys encourage free play and peer collaboration, creating opportunities for children to grow socially and emotionally. In a nurturing and inclusive environment, manipulatives help students acclimate to new information while fostering curiosity, creativity, and confidence.

Your support in providing these valuable resources will have a lasting impact on our students’ learning journey.

Thank you so much for considering this request. I am excited about the possibilities these materials can bring to our classroom and would be happy to discuss this further if needed.

Mr. Karran PS 316 Elijah G Stroud Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Brooklyn, NY 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

18 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Counting Peg Board | Montessori Math and Numbers for Kids | Wooden Math Manipulatives Materials • Amazon Business $34.95 2 $69.90
Constructive Playthings Color Mixing Wooden Blocks, Light Table Manipulatives, Building Toys, Different Shapes, Multicolor, 24-Piece Set Toddler Toys for Ages 12 Months & Older • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Community Block Play People • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Farm Animal Counters • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Lakeshore Turn & Learn Magnetic Gears • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toys for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Toys Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toys 40PCS • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
NEOROD Rainbow Counting Bears with Matching Sorting Cups, Number Color Recognition STEM Educational Toddler Preschool Math Manipulatives Toy Set of 90, 2 Tweezers, 2 Dices, 12 Cards, Container • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Lakeshore Lacing Animals • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Chichalk Clip Connect 120 Piece Building Blocks | Diameter 1.26", STEM Building Toys Set Kindergarten Math Manipulatives for Kids Boys Girls, Educational Preschool Toys Activities Homeschool Supplies • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Key Education Textured Touch and Trace: Uppercase Manipulative • Quill.com $17.38 1 $17.38
Lakeshore Magnetic Numbers • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 1 $9.99
TSYAN 36PCS Counting Animals Matching Games Sensory Toys with Sorting Bowls Preschool Learning Activities Color Classification Montessori Educational Toys Set Gift for Boys Girls Toddlers Toys Age 3+ • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Super Z Outlet Liquid Motion Bubbler for Sensory Play, Fidget Toy, Children Activity, Desk Top, Assorted Colors (1 Piece) • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59

Materials cost

$337.77

Vendor shipping charges

 $6.50

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$379.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$66.94

Total project goal

$446.28

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