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Mrs. C. Tsao from Carson, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning Through Play

Help me give my students the table sensory play materials, puzzles and other hands-on learning tools to help them learn about math and science.

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My Students

For most of my students, it is their first time to attend school. So it is my goal to spark their interest in all aspects of their academics.

Pre-kindergarten students are very enthusiastic learners!

We are at a Title I school with a very high percentage of students and families living in low income homes. Most of my students are English language learners. While poverty and language can present barriers for my students, they are learning not to let their challenges get in the way of education. As their teacher, it is my job to create excitement in their daily routines at school in order to make their school experience fun and worthwhile.

My Project

Early learners are usually very hands-on. They love to play with various manipulatives whether through discovery or completing class activities. I usually have three groups in my class that rotate during our indoor learning time. Taking into consideration the limited attention span that my four-year-old students have, it often requires different learning tools to keep them interested while they are in their groups.

Sensory materials and other learning tools that develop their fine-motor skills will help them learn basic math and science concepts as well as early writing skills.

Playing with these materials will help my students use their different senses, making it more fun and enjoyable for them as they learn.

Mrs. C. Tsao Dolores Street Elementary School 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. C. Tsao

Carson, CA 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

24 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
LL509X - Light Table Sensory Play Materials - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $139.00 1 $139.00
FF188 - Big Knob Learning Puzzle Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
EE439 - Big Knob First Puzzle Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
DD745X - Lakeshore Hands-On Math Trays - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
LA371 - Classroom Clay & Dough Designer Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
LC744 - Write the Letter Activity Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $21.99 2 $43.98
HH576 - Learning Lacers • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
LC742 - Find the Letter Activity Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $21.99 1 $21.99

Materials cost

$434.92

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $39.80

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$511.24

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$90.22

Total project goal

$601.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $601.46

2 Donors

-$301.00

Donations toward project cost

-$255.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.15

match offer

-$300.46

Match offer toward project cost

-$255.39

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.07

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 $0.00

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