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Mr. Ron from Pittsburgh, PA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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New Preschoolers + New Toys = New Amazing Sparks of Imagination!

Help me give my students new opportunities to stretch their imagination with creative play, which is so very important to new learners.

  • $841 goal

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My Students

Our building is old, our furniture is worn, and our toys are in desperate need of replacement.

The pre-kindergarten classrooms at our elementary school currently serve 60 students and their families from neighborhoods throughout the city of Pittsburgh.

Our students are three to five years old and represent the diverse population of our city, including many English-language learners and students with special needs. The majority of our students meet Federal income requirements for Head Start, meaning that a family of three has a maximum annual income of just over $20,000.

For many of our students, our classrooms are their first experience away from home and in a school setting.

Our students are just beginning their educational journeys, and it is our goal to make learning exciting, fun, and engaging. They are curious and love exploring their environment and the world around them. It is our job to provide what they need to facilitate their learning and growth.

Thank you in advance!

My Project

My pre-kindergarten students will soon be beginning a brand new school year. This year will be the first time that I have had students in-person for 5 days a week since March 2020. I am so excited that my students will finally be able to enjoy the consistency and reliability of a full school week. I am looking forward to providing a classroom that allows my students to thrive and be their best selves.

Young children learn best through play.

Play helps to nurture imagination and creativity, contributes to brain development, and fosters the growth of communication and language skills. Play is truly the key to learning for early childhood students.

One of the best times during our school day is Center Time. It’s the opportunity for students to make their own choices, socialize with friends, problem solve, and just have fun. Students look forward to Center Time everyday. Students can also begin school feeling shy or unsure. Seeing an enticing Dramatic Play center can quickly chase those nervous feelings away! While Dramatic play is a favorite center among students, I am missing some vital pieces. I need a kitchen set so my students can pretend to cook, bake, run a restaurant, wash the dishes, etc. New furniture is expensive and I don’t have the funds to purchase any myself. I would be so grateful to receive these items through the help of Donors so my students won’t be missing out.

Mr. Ron Pittsburgh Beechwood 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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Pittsburgh, PA 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

60 students impacted 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
TR220X - Kid-Tough Trucks • Lakeshore Learning Materials $89.50 1 $89.50
EV360X - Link Go Magnetic Vehicles • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 2 $79.98
FA415X - Kid-Safe Appliances - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
HH238 - Treehouse Imagination Builders • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
PP845 - Lakeshore Gear Builders • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 2 $59.98
RR250 - Classic Farm Animal Collection • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
LM366 - Best-Buy Multicultural Play Food Assortment • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
LM365 - Best-Buy Play Food Assortment • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
DC346 - Classic Dinosaur Collection • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
LA427 - Best-Buy Kitchen Playset • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
HH642 - Indestructible Pots Pans Playset • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
AA350 - Toddler-Safe Food Basket • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
FS232 - Mini Construction Vehicles • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99

Materials cost

$674.36

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$714.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$126.08

Total project goal

$840.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $840.56

6 Donors

-$765.86

Donations toward project cost

-$663.48

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$102.38

match offer

-$60.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$51.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$14.70

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 $0.00

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