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

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Newcomer Language Development

Help me give my students play figures to encourage newcomers' language development through play.

  • $220 goal

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Mrs. McGowan has another project! Donate to Making a Classroom a Home to help her classroom.

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Can you imagine being 5 years old, in a new country, and unable to speak the language of everyone around you? That can be so scary for such young students. One thing all 5 year olds can relate to, regardless of language, is play. The play figures and play sets being requested in this project will help my newcomer students gain a sense of comfort in the classroom. These items will provide a bridge to their English speaking classmates to help develop their English language skills through play. Not only can this encourage language development between students of different languages, but it will also bring comfort to students as they transition into a new setting.

Mrs. McGowan Oaklands 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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Laurel, MD 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

30 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bluey Heeler Family Plush Set 4 Plush 7-8" Figures | Amazon Exclusive • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Bluey Bus + Mates, 2.5-3 inch Figures | Amazon Exclusive • Amazon Business $31.20 1 $31.20
Bluey Dog Vehicle 2-Pack, 2.5-3" Bluey & Bingo Articulated Figures - Scooter Time • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Bluey Mini Home Playset | Compact House Playset with Carry Handle | Three Different Rooms | Kitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom | Includes Figure with 5 Play Pieces • Amazon Business $19.94 1 $19.94
Crayola Bluey Color Wonder Coloring Set, 18 Bluey Coloring Pages, Mess Free Coloring for Toddlers, Bluey Toys & Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $7.97 2 $15.94
Bluey Heeler Family Road Trip 4WD Vehicle, Includes Articulated Chilli Figure, with Open Roof to Easily Fit 4 Figures Inside, Ideal for All 2.5 Inch Figures (Sold Separately) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Bluey Stickers for Kids Bundle Includes Bluey Stickers, Reward Stickers, and More • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95

Materials cost

$146.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $8.76

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.19

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$186.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.99

Total project goal

$219.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $219.94

2 Donors

-$109.97

Donations toward project cost

-$93.48

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.49

match offer

-$109.96

Match offer toward project cost

-$93.47

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.49

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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