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Ms. Elder from Los Angeles, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning to be Resourceful

Help me give my students the materials to learn about an economy system. They will create and sell wooden and block structure; creating a Pop Up Gallery.

  • $495 goal

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My Project

"As human beings, our job in life is to help people realize how rare and valuable each one of us really is, that each of us has something that no one else has or ever will have something inside that is unique to all time. It's our job to encourage each other to discover that uniqueness and to provide ways of developing its expression." -Mr. Fred Rogers

Every child has a creative spark living inside them, unlocking that spark brings joy into the classroom.

Students will create wooden and magna tile sculptures; designing, building, and painting three-dimensional art projects. The students will use the wooden blocks, spools, shapes, and magna tiles to make 3-D art pieces, that they will then paint and sell. They can create buildings, objects or vehicles; anything they can imagine.

The goal for my little learners is to learn how to create and sell handmade items. All the materials in this project will be available for them to create with. After the sale the students will have the opportunity to plan how to use the profits. I can not wait to see what they do with the profits. Real-life tasks have endless engagement plus blend fun with creativity while introducing financial Literacy to our youngest learners.

Ms. Elder 24th 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.

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Los Angeles, CA 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

24 students impacted 3donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Magna-Tiles 100-Piece Clear Colors Set, The Original Magnetic Building Tiles For Creative Open-Ended Play, Educational Toys For Children Ages 3 Years + • Amazon Business $125.95 1 $125.95
Large Set Full Rainbow Color Style Wooden Loose Parts Sensory Play Toys, Rainbow Mandala Loose Parts 7 Shapes, 27 Colors, Rainbow Stacker Nesting Toys Parts (162 PCS)… • Amazon Business $44.50 1 $44.50
Magna-Tiles Cars Expansion Set, The Original Magnetic Building Tiles For Creative Open-Ended Play, Educational Toys For Children Ages 3 Years + (2 Pieces) • Amazon Business $14.67 3 $44.01
Timfuis Wooden Building Blocks Set, 80 PCS Natural Wood Stacking Block Toy with Carrying Bag, Montessori Learning Birthday Gifts for 3 4 5 Year Olds Toddlers Kids Boys Girls Children • Amazon Business $32.96 1 $32.96
Crayola Washable Paint, Assorted Colors, 16 Ounces, 12 Count • Amazon Business $28.52 1 $28.52
Wooden Divided Serving Dish With Compartments Meat and Cheese Bamboo Serving Tray Sectional Party Platter for Snacks Fruits Crackers • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Hammont Rectangular Sectional Wooden Trays - 2 Pack - 7”x14”x1.25” - Eco Friendly Decorative Wooden Tray for Dry Fruits & Candies | Organic Wooden Tray for Gift & Home Décor • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Hammont Five Sections Wooden Tray - 2 Pack - 10.5”x10.5”x1.22" - Square Wood Serving Tray with Five Unique Designed Compartments • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Wooden Spools 1/2 x 5/8 inch Pack of 100 Unfinished Mini Birch Wood Spools, Splinter-Free, for Crafts and Wood Jewelry by Woodpeckers • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Crayola Washable Tempera Paint For Kids, Black Paint, Classroom Supplies, Non Toxic, 32 Oz Squeeze Bottle • Amazon Business $10.69 1 $10.69
Crayola Washable Tempera Paint For Kids, White Paint, Classroom Supplies, Non Toxic, 32 Oz Squeeze Bottle • Amazon Business $9.29 1 $9.29

Materials cost

$352.88

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $32.29

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.29

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$420.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.20

Total project goal

$494.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $494.66

2 Donors

-$247.33

Donations toward project cost

-$210.23

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.10

match offer

-$247.33

Match offer toward project cost

-$210.23

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.10

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