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Ms. Dunphy from Elizabeth, NJ is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Paws? Claws!? Animal Kingdom Touch and Learn

Help me give my students sturdy animal toys from oceans, forests, farms, jungles, and prehistoric times, teaching them about different creatures and their habitats through hands-on learning.

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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

My students get super excited about animals - sometimes a little too excited! They love learning about creatures so much that they can be pretty rough with animal toys. That's why these sturdy animal figures would be perfect for our classroom. They can handle all the enthusiasm and heavy play my kids dish out.

These tough toys will let my students explore animals from oceans, forests, farms, jungles, and even dinosaur times without breaking.

My kids can touch, move, and really play with them, which helps them learn better. They'll discover how different animals live without me worrying about the toys falling apart.

I love how my students find wonder in everything new. Their eyes light up when they learn, and these animal figures will bring lots of new discoveries. My goal is to make learning fun and hands-on, helping my students grow into caring people who understand and love animals. With these durable toys, they can let their excitement run wild while learning about the amazing variety of animals in our world.

Ms. Dunphy Mabel G Holmes School 5 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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Elizabeth, NJ 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

15 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Classic Ocean Animal Collection • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Lakeshore Giant Bug Collection • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Lakeshore Classic Wild Animal Collection • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Lakeshore Classic Farm Animal Collection • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Lakeshore Classic Forest Animal Collection • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Lakeshore Classic Dinosaur Collection • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Lakeshore Animal Playset • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Kaplan Early Learning Jungle Animals - 8 Pieces • Kaplan Early Learning Company $32.36 1 $32.36
Boley Jungle Safari Animal Set - 12-Piece Detailed Wildlife Figures for Educational Play - Durable Kids Toys Including Elephants, Giraffe, Lion, Tiger, Zebra - Ideal for Party Favors & Classroom • Amazon Business $20.89 1 $20.89
12PCS Reptile Lizard Animals Figures Mini Plastic Cold Blooded Amphibian Frog Toys Figurines Realistic Jungle Animals Chameleon Rainforest Character Toys for Prank Props School Project Easter Eggs • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$522.17

Vendor shipping charges

 $23.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$583.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$102.88

Total project goal

$685.88

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $685.88

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 $685.88

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