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Ms. Hodgson from Harrisburg, PA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Safe Play in K

Help me give my students a variety independent activities so they can engage in conversation and play while remaining socially distant.

  • $573 goal

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My Students

I am blessed to teach full day Kindergarten in a Title I school. My students come from a variety of backgrounds and cultures making us one of the most diverse schools in the state.

Kindergartners come to school ready to learn and grow!

They are active and curious about the world around them. They will be making new friends and learning many new things.

My Project

Our district is returning to the classroom 4 days per week for face to face learning. Many of the things that make our classroom a kindergarten have been removed to create room for social distancing and to allow frequent cleaning and disinfecting.

Play is an important part of the kindergarten day.

Through play children learn to get along with others, think creatively, and problem solve. Play can also offer much needed comfort and a sense of normalcy. This year, play is more important than ever.

Unfortunately, play will look very different this year. Classroom materials may only be used by one student at a time and need to be cleaned between uses. I have the bins and the shelves cleaned and ready to fill with a variety of items to keep our little ones engaged.

Please help me add quality, open-ended toys to my classroom so that students can engage in safe meaningful play during the pandemic.

Ms. Hodgson Sara Lindemuth Elementary School 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. Hodgson

Harrisburg, PA 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

20 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
DD965X Lakeshore Pose Play Families Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $84.99 1 $84.99
AX30 Lakeshore Dough Set 2 Set of 6 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
DS200X Feels Real Newborn Dolls Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
CS439 Crazy Shapes Magnetic Building Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
HH238 Treehouse Imagination Builders • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
TT489 TakeAlong Train Station • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
AA614 Block Play Garages Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
PP838 SnapBots • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
DB251 Playstixsupsup • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99

Materials cost

$449.91

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$486.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.88

Total project goal

$572.54

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $572.54

4 Donors

-$547.54

Donations toward project cost

-$465.41

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$82.13

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

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 $0.00

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