Help me give my students basic materials needed to start the school year off right.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Elder's classroom raised $272
This project is fully funded
Celebrating 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 Students
Think back on your own kindergarten experience. Did you love coming to school, listening to stories, playing at recess or building with blocks? The magic of kindergarten is not only gaining the skills required to be a 21st-century learner but supporting our youngest learners with developing the executive functioning skills children need to thrive. The guided inquiry and magic of play will create lifelong learners who can collaborate and take risks. Research shows students who experience a quality early childhood education have stronger problem-solving skills, and the social-emotional skills needed to succeed in today’s job market. When children are nurtured as well as taught to read, write, and think critically, their growth can be endless. I love teaching kindergarten at a public elementary school in Los Angeles.
Our students come from a low socioeconomic background; all students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, and the majority of the students are English language learners.
However, statistics don’t tell the whole story. My students are inquisitive, hard-working, and caring. They will count, read, write, but most important, become kind humans ready to make this world a better place!
My Project
The pitched hum of play is a magical noise, children learn through play. It is their vehicle to learning. Play is hard work with fun tools and engaging materials, all designed to provide our youngest learner, hands on opportunities to discover and wonder. Sand, paint and books are the basics in an early childhood program.
The sand table is always a favorite choice, it provides a carefully curated opportunities for students to learn the alphabetic principle or practice counting.
Our sand table needs a refill, a reset, a makeover with new sand and wisely selected child sized tools sized exactly for little hands. We need new brooms to sweep up the escaped sand after the work for our day is done. Our sand table provides students a tried and true early childhood staple to spark curiosity and test out theories.
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
PlaySand Quikrete Sandbox Play Sand – Outdoor Kids Filtered for Sand Box – Screened, Washed and Dried Tan Color - 50 Pounds
$25.09
2
$50.18
MONT PLEASANT Montessori Toys Sensory Bin Toys for 1 Year Old Toddlers, 11pcs Wooden Waldorf Toys Wooden Scoops and Tongs for Transfer Work and Fine Motor Skills Development
$22.99
2
$45.98
Kleenex Water Fresh Wipes Gentle Sheets, 40 Count (Pack of 12)
$21.99
1
$21.99
Xifando Mini Broom with Dustpan for Kids,Little Housekeeping Helper Set (Light Blue, Extended Size)
$10.80
2
$21.60
Lamoutor 3 Pack Mini Hand Broom and Dustpan Set Small Dust Pans with Brush Set Cleaning Tool for Desk, Car and Animal Waste
$7.35
2
$14.70
BOBXIN Stacking Cups Baby Building Toy, Nesting Cup Early Educational Toddlers Montessori Stacking Toy, 8 Pcs with Numbers & Pattern, Fun for Kid Baby 6-12 Months Play for Indoor/Outdoor/Bathtub/Beach
$13.99
1
$13.99
Perfect Stix 10-Pack Mini Wood Scoop, 4-1/4 L x 1-1/4 W-Inch
$13.21
1
$13.21
Materials cost
$181.65
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$16.62
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.72
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$230.99
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$40.76
Total project goal
$271.75
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$271.75
1 Donor
-$135.88
Donations toward project cost
-$115.50
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$20.38
match offer
-$135.87
Match offer toward project cost
-$115.49
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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