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Ms. Knudson from Virginia Beach, VA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms.Knudson Is Building Dynamic Dolphins

Help me give my students The best classroom environment! It is my first-year teaching, and I will be teaching kindergarten. I am teaching in VA in a heavy military and low-income community. I am so excited!

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I will use the materials from this project to build a classroom environment that will support all of my students. The books will help me build my classroom library and help me create book boxes for each of the students for independent reading time. The 6 inch binders will allow me to keep student work organized to refer back to and organize by each quarter. As a first year K teacher my goal is to create an organized classroom that benefits each students learning.

Play-Doh will be used daily in the classroom for fine motor skills, literacy, and allow students to use their imagination.

First and foremost, the students will use Play-Doh as a morning workstation and use their creative minds to create and discuss with their table partner what they make. The students will use Play-Doh to build letters in the beginning of the school year and later in the school year they will build and stamp sight words with the Play-Doh. It can also be used as a fidget when needed. All of the materials are items that will create a clean, safe, and successful learning experience for all.

Ms. Knudson
Never Before Funded Grades PreK-2
    More than half 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

    This project will reach 20 students.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Performore 3 Ring Binder, 4 Pack of 6 Inch Capacity D Ring Binders, 8.5" x 11" Presentation View Binder with Pockets, Durable Non-Stick Customizable Clear for Documents, Files, Projects (Black) • Amazon Business $87.99 1 $87.99
Word Pop CVC Word Games,Learn to Read in Weeks,Multisensory Reading & Phonics Game Ideal for Pre Kinderarten to 1st Grade-Homeschool Supplies-Fidget Toys with 88 CVC Cards • Amazon Business $19.99 3 $59.97
Kaplan Early Learning Pete the Cat Book Collection - Set of 6 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $53.06 1 $53.06
Rarlan Washable Markers Bulk, Markers for Kids, Bulk pack, 12 Colors, 240 Count • Amazon Business $42.96 1 $42.96
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 24-Pack Case of Colors, Party Favors, Non-Toxic, Multi-Color, 3-Ounce Cans, Ages 2 and up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $20.99 2 $41.98
12 Drawer Stacking Storage Cabinet, Plastic Stacking Drawer with 24 Dividers&12 Tag Cards Multi Compartment Organizer Storage Container for Jewelry, Craft DIY, Bead, Small Items（12,WHITE） • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Kleenex Expressions Ultra Soft Facial Tissues, 18 Cube Boxes, 60 Tissues per Box, 3-Ply (1,080 Total Tissues), Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $31.49 1 $31.49
Lysol Disinfectant Wipes Bundle, Multi-Surface Antibacterial Cleaning Wipes, contains x2 Lemon & Lim Blossom, Crisp Linen, Mango & Hibiscus, 80 Count (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $14.97 2 $29.94
3 Hole Punch, AFMAT Electric Three Hole Punch Heavy Duty, 20-Sheet Punch Capacity, AC or Battery Operated Paper Puncher, Effortless Punching, Long Lasting Paper Punch for Office School Studio, Green • Amazon Business $29.00 1 $29.00
268 Pcs 5 Inch Colorful Bulletin Board Letters Combo Set, Chalkboard Alphabet Letters Numbers, Cutouts Letters Number Pack (Advance Color) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
JUANYUE 500 PCS Building Toy Building Blocks Bars Different Shape Educational Construction Engineering Set 3D Puzzle, Interlocking Creative Connecting Kit, Building Construction Toys A Great STEM Toy • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Cardstock,"Brilliant" 5-Color Assortment, 320 Sheets, 65 lb/176 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91687), Assorted • Amazon Business $18.49 1 $18.49
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Paper,"Classic" 5-Color Assortment, 625 Sheets, 24 lb/89 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91623) • Amazon Business $15.56 1 $15.56
Amazon Basic Care - Aloe Vera Hand Sanitizer 62%, 12 fl oz (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
The Impatient Dinosaur: (Children's Books About Emotions & Feelings, Kids Ages 3 5, Preschool, Kindergarten) (Kids Books about Feelings) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Nabisco Team Favorites Variety Pack, OREO Mini, CHIPS AHOY! Mini, Teddy Grahams Honey & Barnum's Animal Crackers, 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $12.97 1 $12.97
CN-Outlet Kids Headphones with Microphone for School PC PS4 PS5 Laptop Mac Switch Tablet Xbox One Earphone,Wired Foldable Kids Gaming Headset for Toddler Teens Adults • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks 0.9 oz. 40 Packs/Box (PIM94068) • Staples $12.89 1 $12.89
Puzzles for Kids Ages 4-8 Kids Puzzles Ages 6-8 Princess with Her Unicorn 100 Pieces Puzzle Toddler Children Learning Educational Game for Girl and Boy Jigsaw Puzzles Toys • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Madisi Golf Pencils, 2 HB Half Pencils, 3.5" Mini Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, 144 Count • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
LotFancy 1100pcs Wiggle Googly Eyes for Crafts, Self-Adhesive Multi Colored Assorted Sizes (6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 15mm, 20mm), Google Eyes Stickers for DIY, Toy Accessories, Art Crafts, Decoration • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Rainbow Sentence Strips • Lakeshore Learning Materials $7.99 1 $7.99
LELEMON Puzzles for Kids Ages 4-8,Construction Site Puzzle 100 Piece Puzzles for Kids in a Metal Box, Educational Kids Puzzles Jigsaw Puzzles 100 Piece Puzzle Games Puzzle Toys for Girls and Boys • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Superheroes LOVE Starting School! • Amazon Business $7.50 1 $7.50
Crayola Construction Paper - 9" x 12", 12 Assorted Colors, Pkg of 240 • Blick Art Materials $6.86 1 $6.86
(2" x 4") 30 Sheets, Printable White Sticker Labels, Laser/Inkjet Printing - Matte, 10 per Page • Amazon Business $6.24 1 $6.24
BIC White-Out Brand EZ Correct Correction Tape, 4 Count • Amazon Business $3.98 1 $3.98

Materials cost

$625.21

Vendor shipping charges

 $10.35

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.38

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$674.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$119.11

Total project goal

$794.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $794.05

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 $794.05

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