You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts
Donate
To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

See this teacher's page

This teacher needs your help!

Mrs. Melvin from Philadelphia, PA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Mrs. Melvin is requesting

Kindergarten Learning Centers

Help me give my students hands-on learning experiences through engaging concept centers.

  • $442 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Keep the momentum going! Make a donation to Mrs. Melvin for her next project!

Help Mrs. Melvin

Keep the momentum going! Make a donation to Mrs. Melvin for her next project!

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

These materials will help my students have a hands on experience to learning the fundamentals of their academic career. The goal is to have them learn through play and enhance their fine motor skills. Having a variety of options will give the students multiple avenues to learn the basic and necessary concepts. A quote that has shaped my classroom is "play is the highest form of research" by Albert Einstein. Through these materials and center time children will be able to get vital review and understanding of math, literacy, writing, social emotional concepts and more.

Mrs. Melvin Esperanza Academy Charter School Elementary 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.

More about Mrs. Melvin

Philadelphia, PA View local requests

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

50 students impacted 8donors

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Mrs. Melvin is requesting.

See our finances

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
PicassoTiles 100 Piece Set 100pcs Magnet Building Tiles Clear Magnetic 3D Building Blocks Construction Playboards, Creativity Beyond Imagination, Inspirational, Recreational, Educational Conventional • Amazon Business $47.98 2 $95.96
Montessori Peg Board Toys - Toddler Learning Toys - Counting Wooden Toys – Math Manipulatives – Numbers for Todders – Montessori Toys for 3 Year Old & Kindergarten Learning Activities • Amazon Business $29.50 1 $29.50
Amazon Basics Clear Thermal Laminating Plastic Paper Laminator Sheets - 9 x 11.5-Inch, 200-Pack • Amazon Business $26.28 1 $26.28
8 Pack 7" Large Round Craft Ink Pad- 8 Colors Rainbow DIY Fingerprint Ink Pad Stamps Partner Washable Color Painting Card Making Stamp Pad for Kids Rubber Stamp Crafting Paper Wood Fabric Scrapbook • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
EOOUT 36pcs Mesh Zipper Pouch Puzzle Bags Zipper Bags for Organizing Classroom Organization Plastic Zipper Pouch in 11 Colors Letter Size A4 Size Board Games Storage and School Office Supplies • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Letters and Numbers Wooden Stamp Set ABCs 123s With Activity Book, 4-Color Stamp Pad • Amazon Business $19.29 1 $19.29
75 Pcs Halloween Mini Pop Fidget Keychain Toys, Halloween Mini Pop Bulk Keychain Toy Party Favors for Kids 3-5 4-8, Push Popping Bubble Sensory Toy Pop Anti-Anxietyt Toy for Kids Adults • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Learning Resources Link 'N' Learn Links - 500 Pieces, Ages 3+ Preschool Learning Supplies, Toddler Learning Toys • Amazon Business $18.31 1 $18.31
Craftzilla Colored Masking Tape – 10 Roll Multi Pack – 300 Feet x 1 Inch of Colorful Craft Tape – Vibrant Rainbow Colored Painters Tape – Great for Arts & Crafts, Labeling and Color-Coding • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
KIDDY DOUGH 42-Piece Dough Tool Kit & Clay Party Pack w Letters and Numbers – Mega Tool Playset Includes 45 Colorful Cutters, Molds, Rollers & Play Accessories and 2 Dough Extruders • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Learning Resources Jumbo Tweezers, Sorting & Counting, Preschool Science, Homeschool, Toddler Fine Motor Skill Development, Set Of 12 • Amazon Business $11.43 1 $11.43
Self Adhesive Dots, Strong Adhesive 1000pcs(500 Pairs) 0.59" Diameter Sticky Back Coins Nylon Coins, Hook & Loop Dots with Waterproof Sticky Glue Coins Tapes, Very Suitable for Classroom, Office, Home • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
KIMOBER 200pcs Mini Wooden Clothespins,Mixed Colored Small Craft Peg Pins Clips for Photos Pictures Paper Crafts • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
Caydo 400 Pieces Assorted Size Pom Poms with 100 Pieces Wiggle Eyes Large Pompoms Ball for Crafts DIY Decorations • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 10-Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Assorted, 2 oz. Cans, Ages 2 and up, Multicolor (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Essential Oils Set - Top 6 Organic Blends for Diffusers, Home Care, Candle Making, Fragrance, Aromatherapy, Humidifiers, Gifts - Peppermint, Tea Tree, Lavender, Eucalyptus, Lemongrass, Orange (10mL) • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
100 Piece Large Jumbo Wooden Craft Sticks (6" x 3/4"), Premium Natural Organic Wood for Waxing, Craft Project, Tongue Depressor, Popsicle, Ice Cream Stick ,Woodcraft, Paint Stirrer and Art - Apremont • Amazon Business $6.69 1 $6.69

Materials cost

$339.85

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$374.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$66.17

Total project goal

$441.12

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $441.12

7 Donors

-$436.71

Donations toward project cost

-$374.95

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$61.76

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

Project Activity
Back to top

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Melvin and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works
{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"PA","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":1,"name":"Early Education"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":0,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/kindergarten-learning-centers/6824354/","mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":50,"teacherScreenName":"Mrs. Melvin","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"-1595202072","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":100.00,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"schoolCity":"Philadelphia","teachersOnPage":[6627622],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":false,"proposalId":6824354,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"authorIds":{"6627622":{"owner":"Mrs. Melvin","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":1.0,"proposalsOnPage":[6824354],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6627622_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y81&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651154217345","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":21,"teacherChallengeId":21445536,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":6627622,"schoolCounty":"Philadelphia","fullyFunded":true,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"PA","name":"Pennsylvania"}}