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Ms. Han from Los Angeles, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Play Is the Work Of the Child

Help me give my students marker stands, sensory items, puzzles, LEGOs, Post-it Easel Pads, and other materials for centers-based learning to build independence and self-directed learning!

  • $1,075 goal

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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

Maria Montessori once said, "Play is the work of the child," and these words could not be more true in early learning spaces. This year, I have a bustling and energetic class of 30 kindergarteners. They all have very diverse needs, but they demonstrate such a willingness to learn and love for one another and their classroom.

The best way for me to manage and meet the needs of 30 unique learners is to build independence!

I am hoping to have play-based learning as a structure of instruction in the classroom. Students will have hands-on, fine-motor ways to interact with numbers and letters in meaningful ways. This will allow me to differentiate instruction and meet the needs of individual students.

Quality learning also necessitates explicit, teacher-facing instruction as well. This is especially true when thinking about literacy and teaching students the foundations of reading.

My vision of instruction is that I will only be teaching at most, 15 students at a time. While I have half the class with me on the carpet for direct instruction, the other half will be rotating through centers that will reinforce the learning they have engaged in with me. Such a process requires a lot of set-up and A LOT of organization.

I have tried to be intentional about asking for materials that I know will have multiple functions and allow for long-term use such as counters, letter puzzles, markers, high-interest building toys, and bins for systems of organization.

Ms. Han Aspire Inskeep Academy 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.

More about Ms. Han

Los Angeles, CA View local requests

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

30 students impacted 11donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad, 25 in x 30 in, White, 30 Sheets/Pad, 2 Pad/Pack, Large White Premium Self Stick Flip Chart Paper, Super Sticking Power (559) • Amazon Business $47.78 2 $95.56
Marvel Education Company Marvel Education Marker Holder, 11 x 4 Inches, 16 Marker, Solid Wood - Rubber • School Specialty $18.82 4 $75.28
Crayola Broad Line Washable Markers - 200ct (8 Colors), Kids Bulk Classroom Markers, Back to School, Teacher Classroom Must Have • Amazon Business $72.52 1 $72.52
LEGO Classic Large Brick Box - 10698 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $67.46 1 $67.46
Lakeshore Letters, Numbers & Shapes Giant Stencil Box • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
Kids Toys Magnetic Tiles Starter Set Classroom Must Haves, Magnetic Blocks for Toddlers Magnet Building Toys Preschool Montessori Learning Games for 3+ Year Old Boys & Girls • Amazon Business $19.79 2 $39.58
Crayola Modeling Dough Bucket 3 lbs. Assorted 6/Set (CYO570016) • Staples $37.03 1 $37.03
KTRIO Laminating Sheets, Holds 8.5 x 11 Inch Sheets 300 Pack, 3 Mil Clear Thermal Laminating Pouches 9 x 11.5 Inch Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Round Corner Letter Size • Amazon Business $29.39 1 $29.39
Melissa & Doug Friendly Bear Family Dress-Up Self Correcting Puzzle Set - 45 Pieces, Promotes Fine Motor Skills and Social Emotional Learning • Kaplan Early Learning Company $28.76 1 $28.76
IRIS USA 2.7 Qt. Plastic Storage Bins with Lids, 10 Pack, Craft Organizers and Storage, Art Supply Storage Organizer, Arts and Crafts Flat Storage Container, Stackable, Secure Latch, Clear/Violet • Amazon Business $27.49 1 $27.49
Storex Letter Size Flat Storage Tray – Organizer Bin with Non-Snap Lid for Classroom, Office and Home, Assorted Colors, Pack of 5 (62534U05C) • Amazon Business $27.38 1 $27.38
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches,200 Pack Laminating Sheets,3 Mil,8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Education Supplies & Craft Supplies, For Use With Thermal Laminators, Letter Size Sheets (TP3854-200) • Amazon Business $26.73 1 $26.73
Toddler Alphabet Letters Matching Learning Toys，26 PCS Double - Sided ABC Letters Popsicle Toy Alphabet Match Game Color Sorting Recognition Fine Motor Skills Preschool Montessori Toys for Kids • Amazon Business $24.96 1 $24.96
Animal Wooden Puzzles for Toddlers - Colors and Counting Building Toys and Toddler Games | Montessori Toys Wood Blocks with Storage Box and Learning Activities eBook - 3 Piece • Amazon Business $24.79 1 $24.79
Coogam Counting Dinosaur Sorting Toy Set, Color Matching Classification Game, Montessori Fine Motor Skill Preschool Educational Montessori Learning Toys for 3 4 5 Years Old • Amazon Business $21.98 1 $21.98
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Self-Correcting Letter Puzzles, 52 Pieces with Storage Box - Wood - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $20.02 1 $20.02
Dowling Magnets Magnetic Two-Color Counters (Red/Yellow, 1 inch Diameter Each), Set of 200. Item 732190. Counters for Kids Math/Math Counters for Kids/Magnetic Math Manipulatives/Montessori Math • Amazon Business $16.74 1 $16.74
Puzzleworks Numbers 1 - 12 Wooden Puzzles - 36 Piece Self-Correcting • Kaplan Early Learning Company $15.26 1 $15.26
EOOUT 30pcs Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags, 8 Sizes Plastic Zipper Bags, 8 Colors Waterproof Zipper Pouches for Organization, Multipurpose for Travel, School Supplies, Office Appliances and Home Organization • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Learning Resources Snap-n-learn Fruit Shapers,Fine Motor Toy for Toddlers, Ages 2+ • Amazon Business $14.79 1 $14.79
READY 2 LEARN Colored Sand - Purple - 2.2 lbs - Play Sand for Kids - Perfect for Wedding Unity Ceremonies, Crafts, Sensory Bins and Vase Filler • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
READY 2 LEARN Colored Sand - Golden Yellow - 2.2 lbs - Play Sand for Kids - Perfect for Wedding Unity Ceremonies, Crafts, Sensory Bins and Vase Filler • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
READY 2 LEARN Colored Sand - Turquoise - 2.2 lbs - Play Sand for Kids - Perfect for Arts and Crafts, Sensory Bins, Wedding Decorations and Vase Filler • Amazon Business $9.15 1 $9.15
READY 2 LEARN Colored Sand - Red - 2.2 lbs - Play Sand for Kids - Perfect for Wedding Unity Ceremonies, Crafts, Sensory Bins and Vase Filler • Amazon Business $8.83 1 $8.83
READY 2 LEARN Colored Sand - Blue - 2.2 lbs - Play Sand for Kids - Perfect for Wedding Unity Ceremonies, Crafts, Sensory Bins and Vase Filler • Amazon Business $8.73 1 $8.73

Materials cost

$787.19

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.53

Sales tax

 $72.03

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$913.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$161.22

Total project goal

$1,074.78

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,074.78

10 Donors

-$923.01

Donations toward project cost

-$794.56

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$128.45

match offer

-$140.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$119.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.77

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