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Mrs. Walker from Richmond, VA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Jump Start With Bugs and Phonics!!!

Help me give my students Phonemic Awareness Instant Learning Centers and Anywhere Microscopes!

  • $697 goal

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My Project

My students LOVE experiments and investigations! The observations to understand the "whys" of the universe are invigorating to both the young and the old.

Jumpstarting the year with scientific explorations and instant phonemic awareness learning centers are exciting thoughts!

The microscopes, bugs, magnifying glasses, magnets, compasses, globes and a host of other materials will be used to fuel adventure and excitement; to help the students answer the "whys" of the universe.

The INSTANT phonemic awareness centers assist with literacy and language development. A handy tool that cuts out hours of teacher preparation.

Mrs. Walker Overby - Sheppard Elementary School 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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Richmond, VA 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

22 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Phonemic Awareness Instant Learning Centers - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $229.00 1 $229.00
Take It Anywhere Microscope • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 3 $50.97
PlayShifu Educational Globe for Kids - Orboot Earth (Globe + App) Interactive AR World Globe | 400 Wonders, 1000+ Facts | STEM Toy Gifts for Kids 4-10 Years | No Borders, No Names on Orboot Globe • Amazon Business $45.95 1 $45.95
Lakeshore Phonemic Awareness Folder Game Library - Pre K-K • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore What’s the Rhyme? Sorting Houses • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Real Bugs Discovery Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
Mighty Magnets • Nasco $26.95 1 $26.95
GLINGLONG Life Cycle Kit Toy Montessori - Realistic Figurine Toys, Kids Figure Animal Match Set with Frog, Ladybug & Butterfly - Includes 12-Piece. Educational & Fun Matching Game for Children 3+ • Amazon Business $19.97 1 $19.97
Lakeshore Busy Bugs Floor Puzzle • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
The Young Scientists Club Animal Tracks Game, At-Home STEM Kits For Kids Age 5 and Up, Animal Games for Young Scientists, Kids Party Games and Activities , Yellow • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Multi-Color Mini Survival Compass Outdoor Camping Hiking Pocket Compass Liquid Filled Mini Compass on Cord for Emergency Survival Kits Watchband Paracord Bracelet Necklace Key Chain • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Magnet, Ring, Ceramic, pk/6 • Nasco $4.40 2 $8.80
OBTANIM Mini Plastic Handheld Magnifying Glasses Portable Reading Magnifier for Senior and Kids, Hand Lens 5X Magnifier for Home, Indoor and Outdoor Use (20 Pack) • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49

Materials cost

$550.07

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.58

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$591.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$104.45

Total project goal

$696.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $696.35

3 Donors

-$628.71

Donations toward project cost

-$549.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$79.31

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.64

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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