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Mrs. McLaurin from Baltimore, MD is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Making Learning Fun in Prek

Help me give my students enriched opportunities for play and learning with balance stones and sensory toys.

  • 12 donors
  • $435 still needed

expires May 06

  • 12 donors
  • $435 still needed
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My Project

My students work hard and play harder and they are the best at it. The requested items will make a difference in their learning by keeping them engaged because they are fun to use. The stepping stones will help with balance and gross motor and the train set will encourage pretend play and social skills.

My goals for this project are for my students to extend their learning while having fun doing so.

I would like them to be able to see patterns in what they learn which is why these materials were chosen. My students are deserving of these materials and I am excited for them to have this opportunity.

Mrs. McLaurin Leith Walk Elementary School 245 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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Baltimore, MD 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

HBCU Alum 20 students impacted 12donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
AtMini Sand Tray for Classroom Montessori Sand Tray with Lid Wooden Sand Trays for Kids Writing Letters and Numbers (Blue) • Amazon Business $33.95 2 $67.90
Gentle Monster Stepping Stones for Kids, Set of 6/8/11 PCS for Balance with Non-Slip Bottom - Exercise Coordination and Stability • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Ticonderoga© Black Pencils - Pkg. of 144 • Nasco $38.44 1 $38.44
Tiny Land 55-Piece Wooden Train Set for Toddlers and Kids Ages 3-7, Fits Thomas Tracks • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
TENGZHEN Montessori Balls in Dishes Toy Wooden Color Sorter Game 36 Balls 3 Bowl Color Sorting and Preschool Learning Education Fine Motor Skill Toys for Toddlers Counting Toys(Rainbow) • Amazon Business $35.96 1 $35.96
Gemileo Wooden ABC Toy Building Blocks for Toddlers 1-3 36 PCS Wood Alphabet Number Blocks for Stacking Learning Preschool Educational Montessori Sensory Toys for Kids Boys Girls Gifts 1.7" • Amazon Business $26.11 1 $26.11
zhiwuzhu Magnetic Alphabet Maze,Montessori Toys,Alphabet Puzzle Toddler Toys for Ages 2-4,Sensory Toys Fine Motor Skills,Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Introduction to Rocks Study Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $24.30 1 $24.30
Atoylink Wooden Counting Peg Board Kindergarten Math Manipulatives Number Counting Toys for Toddlers Learning Materials Montessori Educational Toys for 2 3 4 Year Old Boys Girls Gifts • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Melissa & Doug Stainless Steel Pots and Pans Pretend Play Kitchen Set for Kids (8 pcs) - Kids Kitchen Accessories Set, Toy Pots And Pans For Kids Kitchen, Cooking Toys For Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
bopoobo Wooden Double-Sided Bead Board with Wooden Alphabet Tracing Board Montessori Color Sorting Toy Math Counting Game for Kids Letter Tracing for Kids Ages 3-5 - Learn to Write • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
XXXFLOWER Broom and Dustpan Set for Home, Broom with Dustpan Cleaning Teeth Combo Set, Indoor Sweep Broom, 55” Long Handle Broom for Office Home Kitchen Lobby Floor, Bluish Green • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
ibwaae Wooden Number Tracing Board Set Beads Counting Game Preschool Math Game Color Sorting Toys for Kids Fine Motor Skill Montessori Toys for Toddler(Peg Board) • Amazon Business $18.85 1 $18.85
Toddler Puzzles Montessori Toy Wooden Shape Sorting Puzzle Sensory Toy Toddler Activities Preschool Learning Educational Autistic Developmental Toy 1 2 3 Year Old 1-3 0-2 Dementia Games Easter Gift • Amazon Business $16.98 1 $16.98
8 Pieces Early Learning Toys Toddlers Learn to Dress Practice Boards Basic Life Skills Busy Board Includes Zip, Snap, Button, Buckle, Lace and Tie for Preschool Education Classroom Supplies Activity • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
3 in 1 Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old, Educational Magnetic Color and Number Maze, Shape & Number Wooden Puzzle Sorting Toys for Toddlers, Preschool Learning Activities Classroom Must Haves • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Melissa & Doug Pattern Blocks and Boards - Wooden Classic Toy With 120 Solid Wood Shapes and 5 Double-Sided Panels, Multi-colored - STEAM Animals, Tangrams Puzzle For Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $15.39 1 $15.39
Toddler Montessori Toys Wooden Beads Sequencing Toy Set, Stacking Blocks, Matching Shapes, Lacing Beads, Shape Sorter Toys for 2 3 4 5 Year Old Boys Girls, STEM Preschool Learning Toys Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
Wooden Alphabet Puzzle Toys, ABC Letter & Number Puzzle for Toddlers 18+ Months Old, Preschool Learning Toys for Kids, Educational Name Puzzle Gift for Boys and Girls (Alphabet Puzzle) • Amazon Business $11.73 1 $11.73
DINORUN Toddler Toys Montessori Toys for 1 2 3 Year Old Color Matching Fine Motor Toys for Toddlers 1-3 Sensory Toys Wooden Educational Toys for 1 Year Old • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
BEESTECH Spelling Matching Letter Games, Educational Learning Toys for Toddlers 2, 3, 4 Years Old, Preschool Learning Toys Activities, Alphabet Montessori Toys for 2,3,4 Year Old Boys, Girls • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
TOY Life Wooden Rainbow Stacking Toy, 27 Pcs Stacking Toy Wooden Rainbow Stacker Baby Toys 6 to 12 Months Montessori Rainbow Stacking Game Baby Toys 12-18 Months Nesting Blocks Puzzle Educational Toys • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$525.02

Vendor shipping charges

 $23.11

Sales tax

 $31.50

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$617.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$108.97

Total project goal

$726.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $726.48

8 Donors

-$182.00

Donations toward project cost

-$154.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.30

match offer

-$110.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$93.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.50

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 $434.48

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