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Ms. Kim from Philadelphia, PA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Preschool Engineers

My students need books and creative materials to participate in engineering design projects that help them develop English vocabulary.

  • $835 goal

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My Students

My classroom mainly serves students from low income immigrant families. Many of the students enter the classroom with minimal English language skills. The curriculum we use puts a heavy focus on literacy and language development.

My students are extremely curious.

They enjoy activities where they can explore using their senses and take delight in activities that allow them to be creative. These type of activities allow them the opportunity to learn and explore while quickly developing their English vocabulary. Many of our students are speaking English fluently by the end of the school year!

My Project

My school has an established literacy curriculum, but nothing to supplement that curriculum with science, math, social studies, art, or music. My students love to build and be creative in the block center. Many of them enter the classroom speaking very little English. Building and creating is a good way for the students to get involved with very little language skills. It also gives them an opportunity to build their vocabulary and work cooperatively with other students.

I would like to create a science/engineering curriculum to use in my classroom that fosters my student's creativity.

I am requesting books and materials that are safe for preschoolers to build with. We will read a variety of books and create design challenges from those stories. I would like to see all of my students develop a richer vocabulary, while giving them confidence to be creative and think outside the box!

Ms. Kim Children's Village Head Start Grades PreK-2

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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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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Staples Multi-Depth Corrugated Shipping Boxes 18"(L) x 12"(W) x 12"(H) • Staples Advantage $36.69 1 $36.69
Foam Collage Trays 9"X11" 10/Pkg-White • Amazon Business $7.52 4 $30.08
Westcott Kids Value Scissors, Blunt Tip, 5" Kleencut, Assorted Colors, 12/Pack • Staples Advantage $19.69 1 $19.69
Life Glow DIY Polyester Stiff Felt Fabric Squares Sheets Assorted Colors 12x12 inch for Crafts, 1.5mm Thick 40Pcs • Amazon Business $19.49 1 $19.49
Stuck • AKJ Education $16.19 1 $16.19
Toy Boat • AKJ Education $16.19 1 $16.19
Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping Packaging Tape, 1.88 Inches x 54.6 Yards, 6-Rolls (3850-6) • Amazon Business $15.48 1 $15.48
The Roller Coaster Kid • AKJ Education $15.29 1 $15.29
Partners Brand Kraft Corrugated Sheets 50 per Pack • Staples Advantage $14.79 1 $14.79
Crayola Washable Crayons, Large, 8 Colors - 2 Packs • Amazon Business $4.89 3 $14.67
The Three Little Pigs An Architectural Tale • AKJ Education $14.56 1 $14.56
Crayola 58-7858 Ultra-Clean Washable Broad Line Markers, 40-Count • Amazon Business $14.44 1 $14.44
Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil 10yd. X 12", 30 Sq. Ft Boxed (Pack of 3) • Amazon Business $13.86 1 $13.86
Olivia Forms a Band • AKJ Education $13.86 1 $13.86
Staples Invisible Tape 12 Pack (Each 36 yards) • Amazon Business $13.75 1 $13.75
Twenty-One Elephants and Still Standing And Still Standing • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13
Ah, Music! (Common Core Exemplar) • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13
Pop's Bridge • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13
The Three Billy Goats Gruff • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13
Float • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13
Tito Puente: Mambo King/ Rey Del Mambo • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Picture Book Edition • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13
Kids' Paper Airplane Book • AKJ Education $12.56 1 $12.56
I Face the Wind • AKJ Education $12.40 1 $12.40
A Chair for My Mother • AKJ Education $12.40 1 $12.40
Flora's Very Windy Day • AKJ Education $12.40 1 $12.40
Bubble Trouble • AKJ Education $11.68 1 $11.68
Not a Box • AKJ Education $11.67 1 $11.67
Explore Simple Machines! • AKJ Education $11.66 1 $11.66
Jumbo Tweezers Set Of 12 • Amazon Business $11.29 1 $11.29
50 10oz White Paper Cups • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
DOBI Pie Pan, Disposable Aluminum Foil Plate, Pack of 30, Standard Size (9-Inch-by-1.25-Inch) • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79
Nicole Home Collection 200 Count Everyday Dinnerware Paper Plate, 9-Inch, White • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79
MyCraftSupplies Unfinished Wood Spools 1 1/8 x 7/8 inch Set of 25 Made in the USA • Amazon Business $10.40 1 $10.40
628 Feet Natural Jute Twine String for Crafts and Gardening Applications • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Toysmith Marbles in a Tin Box • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
BESTCYC 8mm 1/3" 200pcs Black and White Metal Brad Paper Fastener Scrapbooking Card Making Art Craft Brads • Amazon Business $8.96 1 $8.96
Perfect Stix Jumbo Craft Sticks 6" Length Pack of 500 • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
Reusable Releasable Adjustable Nylon Cable Zip Ties 100 PACK 6+8(Small)+8+10 Inch Assorted Black & White, Self-Locking Plastic Wire Ties for Organization, Plant ties, 50 Lbs Tensile Strength • Amazon Business $7.58 1 $7.58
Assorted Colors Smoothie Straws, Pack of 100 Pieces • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Olympig! • AKJ Education $6.56 1 $6.56
Crayola; Colored Pencils; Art Tools; 50 Count; Perfect for Art Projects and Adult Coloring • Amazon Business $6.23 1 $6.23
100pcs Multicolour Chenille Stems Pipe Cleaners Handmade Diy Art &Craft • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
My Truck Is Stuck! • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
Roller Coaster • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
The Wind Blew • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
Max Found Two Sticks • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
Mr. Gumpy's Outing • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
Darice 106-118 40-Pack Foam Sheets, 6 by 9-Inch, Assorted • Amazon Business $5.37 1 $5.37
The Knight and the Dragon • AKJ Education $5.10 1 $5.10
Who Sank the Boat? • AKJ Education $5.10 1 $5.10
Peter's Chair • AKJ Education $5.10 1 $5.10
Goldilocks and the Three Bears • AKJ Education $5.10 1 $5.10
The Three Little Pigs • AKJ Education $5.07 1 $5.07
Tikki Tikki Tembo • AKJ Education $5.07 1 $5.07
The Gingerbread Boy • AKJ Education $5.07 1 $5.07
Paper Clips-Standard-Silver 200/Pkg • Amazon Business $4.89 1 $4.89
Pepperell Assorted Pom Poms, Hot Colors, 300 Per Package • Amazon Business $4.51 1 $4.51
Darice 28-Gauge Beading Wire, 40-Yard, Silver • Amazon Business $4.20 1 $4.20
Fox Run Bamboo Skewers, Set of 100 • Amazon Business $4.18 1 $4.18
Curious George Roller Coaster (CGTV Reader) • AKJ Education $2.91 1 $2.91
Darice 200-Piece Variety Pack of Round Eyes, Black and White • Amazon Business $2.82 1 $2.82

Materials cost

$669.68

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$709.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$125.25

Total project goal

$834.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $834.98

1 Donor

-$417.49

Donations toward project cost

-$354.87

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$62.62

match offer

-$417.48

Match offer toward project cost

-$354.86

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$62.62

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