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Mrs. Mills from Brooklyn, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Providing the Basic Essentials for Learning Centers

Help me give my students the essential supplies they need to reap the benefits of classroom Learning Centers!

  • $595 goal

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My Students

A diverse and energetic group of about a fourteen 3-K students arrive in my classroom every morning with still-open minds and a thirst for new knowledge and experiences. As they begin to navigate the routines and rhythms of the classroom, I get the unique opportunity to try and instill a lifelong love for learning in each and every one of them. As any parent or teacher of three-year-olds can attest, they can be loud, loving, creative, cranky, and confident - all at once!

My 3-K students and their families want and deserve a chance to flourish in an often challenging environment.

Over three-fourths of our students and their families have to contend with the challenges faced by low-economic households. For many of the students in our school, their time with us represents a welcome part of their day - a time where they feel safe, appreciated, and included in a community of learning. Every new school day affords us opportunities to rise to challenges and build upon our success.

My Project

Our students have time to explore our classroom Learning Centers every school day. For those unfamiliar with the concept, learning centers are activity stations located in specific areas of the classroom that encourage both individuals and small groups to build social skills, develop self-awareness, and discover interests. They are organized thematically - one center may focus on math skills with counting blocks and magnetic numbers, while another may focus on vocabulary with small animals, colors, and shapes that students use to create and discuss scenarios.

While each of our Learning Centers focuses on specific skills and/or subjects, there are a few things all the centers have in common: they all enjoy frequent and rigorous use and, as a result, all of them also need to be maintained and cleaned regularly Your donations will help us build, expand, and maintain the Learning Centers that add a unique and valuable experience to every student's day.

Mrs. Mills PS 273 Wortman Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Brooklyn, NY 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Record Player, Bluetooth Turntable with Built-in Stereo Speakers, Supports USB Play and Recording, 3-Speed Nostalgic Suitcase LP Vinyl Player, with AUX USB RCA Headphone Jack, Dark Wood • Amazon Business $52.50 1 $52.50
TOWO Wooden Stacking Boxes-Nesting and Sorting Cups Blocks for Toddlers-Stacking Cubes Educational Learning Toys for 2 Years Old Montessori Materials • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Melissa & Doug Scoop and Stack Ice Cream Cone Magnetic Pretend Play Set • Amazon Business $26.49 1 $26.49
Dr. Steve Hunters - Bugs World Collection - 10 REAL insects - Scientific Educational Toy • Amazon Business $25.91 1 $25.91
LMC Products Montessori Toys for Toddlers 3 Years and Up. Fine Motor Skills Toys for 3 Year Old. Occupational Therapy Toys. Bead String Lacing Toy, Fine Motor Toys, 120 Lacing Beads for Toddlers • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
BIGFUN Kids Keyboard Piano, 37Key Multifunction Musical Piano Keyboard Toys for 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Year Old Boys and Girls (Black) • Amazon Business $24.29 1 $24.29
Dot Markers, 14 Colors Bingo Daubers with 30 Unique Patterns of Dot Book for Toddler Art Activities, Non-Toxic Washable Coloring Markers for Preschool Kids Learning by Shuttle Art • Amazon Business $23.98 1 $23.98
Thoth Montessori Knobbed Cylinder Socket Montessori Materials Wooden Cylinders Ladder Blocks Educational Wooden Toy Montessori Education Toy Family Version • Amazon Business $21.90 1 $21.90
Biubee 11 Pcs Montessori Screw Driver Board Sets- Kids Montessori Screw Materials Practical Basic Life Skills Educational Learning Toys for Children Kids Over 3 Year Old • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Super Z Outlet Liquid Motion Bubbler for Sensory Play, Fidget Toy, Children Activity, Desk Top, Assorted Colors (4 Pack) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Learning Resources Snap-n-Learn Counting Cows Toy Set, Math Games for Kindergarten, Counting & Sorting Set, Farm Animals, 20 Pieces, Ages 18+ months • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
The Pencil Grip Kwik Stix Tempera Paint, Classic, Assorted 24 per Set • Amazon Business $16.87 1 $16.87
Skoolzy Nuts and Bolts Fine Motor Skills - Occupational Therapy Toddler Toys - Montessori Building Construction Kids Matching Game for Preschoolers - Jumbo 24 pc Set with Backpack & Activity Download • Amazon Business $16.47 1 $16.47
U.S. Art Supply 8 Color Crazy Dots Markers - Children's Washable Easy Grip Non-Toxic Paint Marker Daubers • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
SKKSTATIONERY 36-Pcs Mini Dry Erase Markers, Whiteboard Markers, Marker Pens 3.5'', Markers • Amazon Business $14.59 1 $14.59
Toddler Fine Motor Skill Toy, Clamp Bee to Hive Matching Game, Montessori Wooden Bee Hive Toys Matching Game Color Sorting Puzzle, Early Learning Preschool Educational Gift for 2 3 4 Years Old Kids • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
Wooden Sorting & Stacking Toy, Shape Sorter Toys for Toddlers, Montessori Color Recognition Stacker, Early Educational Block Puzzles for 1 2 3 Years Old Boys and Girls (5 Shapes) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Mommy & Me Baby Doll Accessories 5 Pocket Diaper Bag with 7 Doll Care Accessories, Including Bottles, Diaper, Baby Lotion, Powder, and Blanket • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Melissa & Doug Mine to Love Carrier Play Set for Baby Dolls with Toy Bear, Bottle, Rattle, Activity Card • Amazon Business $12.29 1 $12.29
Durable Art Easel Paper Roll for Crafts, Drawing & Painting | Ideal for Kids Projects | 17.75 inches x 100 feet | by Paper Pros • Amazon Business $12.15 1 $12.15
Learning Resources STEM Explorers, Homeschool, Magnet Movers, 39 Pieces, STEM Certified, Ages 5+ • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
Crayola Air Dry Clay, White, No Bake Modeling Clay for Kids, 25lb • Amazon Business $11.39 1 $11.39
On-Ear Headphones with Microphone, Universal Foldable Wired Headphones for Adults Children Boys Girls Kids, Lightweight Portable Stereo Headphones with 1.5M Tangle-Free Cord for School Home (Mint) • Amazon Business $11.03 1 $11.03
Melissa & Doug Magnetic Human Body Anatomy Play Set With 24 Magnetic Pieces and Storage Tray • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
On-Ear Headphones with Microphone, Universal Foldable Wired Headphones for Adults Children Boys Girls Kids, Lightweight Portable Stereo Headphones with 1.5M Tangle-Free Cord for School Home Travel • Amazon Business $8.47 1 $8.47

Materials cost

$468.42

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$505.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.20

Total project goal

$594.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $594.65

1 Donor

-$297.32

Donations toward project cost

-$260.22

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.10

match offer

-$288.51

Match offer toward project cost

-$245.23

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.28

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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