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Dr. O'Keefe from New Haven, CT is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning and Innovation in 2nd and 3rd Grade!

Help me give my students the opportunity to create a family learning community where they can be inspired!

  • $994 goal

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My Project

My students are superstars; they are learning in English and Spanish. I split the day teaching 2nd and 3rd graders in English and they spend the other half of their day receiving instruction in Spanish. Since January 1st I have received 4 new students who are new to the country and do not speak any English. Many of my students are still learning English.

Their day is jam packed with academics and these resources will provide enrichment for them.

They are so creative and love making projects. My students were so excited to see what a Cricut can do and have already been thinking of ideas of what they want to make and label in the room for the English Language Learners.

They love reading but need more books on the lower levels are they are learning to read in English. We have created a family by sharing the classroom and materials with two classes. They love adding decorations and lights to the room to make it more cozy and inviting which helps with their social and emotional learning.

Dr. O'Keefe Barack Obama Magnet University School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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New Haven, CT 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

52 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cricut Joy Xtra • Blick Art Materials $199.00 1 $199.00
Lakeshore Flex-Space Premium Floor Seat - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99
Lakeshore Flex-Space Premium Floor Seat - Gray • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99
Jelly Belly Sunkist Fruit Gems Gummy Candy, Assorted, 32 Oz. (220-00024) • Quill.com $33.99 1 $33.99
Lava Lite 5224 Lava Lamp, 52-ounce, Yellow/Blue/Silver • Amazon Business $33.68 1 $33.68
Scotch Thermal Laminator, 2 Roller System for a Professional Finish, Use for Home, Office or School, Suitable for use with Photos (TL901X) • Amazon Business $33.26 1 $33.26
Lakeshore Fine Motor Forest Friends • Lakeshore Learning Materials $32.99 1 $32.99
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches Letter Size 3 Mil 200/Pack (TP3854-200) • Staples $26.59 1 $26.59
Broom and Dustpan Set, Broom with Dustpan Combo Set, 52" Long Handle Broom and Dustpan Set for Home Kitchen Room Office Lobby Indoor Floor Cleaning, Dust pan and Broom Set • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
First Little Readers: More Guided Reading Level A Books Parent Pack, 25 Book Set (9781338717396) • Quill.com $22.49 1 $22.49
Costa Farms Succulent Live Plant, Jade Plant, Potted in Modern Decor Planter with Potting Soil Mix, Beautiful Room or Office Decor, Housewarming, Birthday Gift, 6-Inches Tall • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Scholastic Guided Science Readers Set, 16 Books, Level B - Grades PreK-1 - Toddler • School Specialty $21.52 1 $21.52
Lakeshore Squish & Squeeze Sensory Beads • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Costa Farms Bromeliad Live Plant, Live Indoor Flowering Plant, Houseplant Potted in Nursery Grower Pot Planter with Potting Soil Mix, Tabletop Room Decor, Grower's Choice, 12-Inches Tall • Amazon Business $19.70 1 $19.70
LCD Writing Tablet for Kids, Doodle Board, Drawing Tablet for Kids, 10 inch Toys for Toddler Girls/Boys Learning Drawing Toy for 4 5 6 7 Years Old Kids (Pink) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Lumoonosity Palm Tree Lights Neon Signs - Coconut Tree Neon Light for Bedroom, Desktop, Tabletop Decor - Battery/USB Powered Led Palm Tree Light - Palm Tree Lamp with Stand- Green&Yellow Led Sign • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
LCD Writing Tablet for Kids, Doodle Board, Drawing Tablet for Kids, 10 inch Toys for Toddler Girls/Boys Learning Drawing Toy for 4 5 6 7 Years Old Kids (Black) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Amazon Basics Pencil Box, Pack of 4, Multi, Solid • Amazon Business $12.66 1 $12.66
Cricut Joy Xtra Adhesive Cutting Mat - Light Grip, 8-1/2" x 12" • Blick Art Materials $11.99 1 $11.99
Cricut Joy Xtra Card Mat - 4-3/4" x 6-5/8" • Blick Art Materials $11.99 1 $11.99
Cricut Joy Xtra Adhesive Cutting Mat - Standard Grip, 8-1/2" x 12" • Blick Art Materials $11.99 1 $11.99
Cricut Joy Xtra Vinyl Transfer Tape (9.5 in x 3 ft), Clear Vinyl Transfer Paper for Labels, DIY Crafts, & More, Works with Most Vinyl Types, For Cricut Joy Machine • Amazon Business $5.70 2 $11.40
Cricut Smart Vinyl Summer Sampler - Permanent Vinyl Sheet Pack for Cricut Joy Xtra, Water & UV Resistant, Dishwasher-Friendly All-Weather Smart Vinyl, Craft Outdoor Projects, Car Decal, & More • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
SOOOO LCD Writing Tablet for Kids, Doodle Board, Drawing Tablet for Kids, 10 inch Toys for Toddler Girls/Boys Learning Drawing Toy for 4 5 6 7 Years Old Kids (Blue) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Cricut Joy Xtra Removable Smart Vinyl - White, 9-1/2" x 3 ft • Blick Art Materials $7.99 1 $7.99
Cricut Joy Xtra Removable Smart Vinyl - Black, 9-1/2" x 3 ft • Blick Art Materials $7.99 1 $7.99
Cricut Smart Vinyl Roller Skate Sampler - Permanent Vinyl Sheet Pack for Cricut Joy Xtra, Water & UV Resistant, Dishwasher-Friendly All-Weather Smart Vinyl, Craft Outdoor Projects, Car Decal, & More • Amazon Business $4.49 1 $4.49
Cricut Smart Vinyl Pinwheel Sampler - Permanent Vinyl Sheet Pack for Cricut Joy Xtra, Water & UV Resistant, Dishwasher-Friendly All-Weather Smart Vinyl, Craft Outdoor Projects, Car Decal, & More • Amazon Business $4.49 1 $4.49

Materials cost

$790.11

Vendor shipping charges

$12.80

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$844.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.08

Total project goal

$993.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$993.84

1 Donor

-$993.84

Donations toward project cost

-$844.76

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$149.08

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$0.00

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