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Ms. Paula from Lansing, MI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tiny Toolkits for Mighty Minds

Help me give my students essential supplies that they can use at home to practice and enhance their kindergarten readiness skills with their families.

  • $937 goal

This project expired on August 12, 2024.

This project expired on August 12, 2024.

My Project

At our preschool, we provide free education to low-income families, ensuring that every child has the chance to succeed, regardless of their circumstances. Our program places a strong emphasis on kindergarten readiness, and we believe that equipping our students with the right tools at home can make a significant difference in their learning journey.

We are requesting the following items to create comprehensive home learning kits:

- Dental Hygiene Kits: Teaching the importance of dental health and hygiene from a young age.

- Eric Carle Books: Encouraging a love for reading with engaging and timeless stories.

- Pencils and Crayons: Essential tools for developing fine motor skills and creativity.

- Notebooks: Providing a space for children to practice writing and drawing, fostering literacy and self-expression.

- Scissors: Helping children develop coordination and cutting skills, which are crucial for many classroom activities.

Each of these resources is carefully chosen to enhance our students' learning experience at home. By practicing kindergarten skills in a familiar environment, children can build confidence and reinforce what they learn in the classroom. Dental hygiene kits promote healthy habits, while Eric Carle books ignite a passion for reading. Pencils, crayons, notebooks, and scissors are all fundamental in helping children develop the fine motor skills and creativity needed for kindergarten success.

Ms. Paula
Never Before Funded Grades PreK-2
  • Kidtime Child Development Head Start
  • Lansing, MI
  • 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

    This project will reach 30 students.

    Never Before Funded

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kaplan Early Learning Eric Carle Paperback Books - Set of 8 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $62.96 5 $314.80
BAZIC Composition Book 80 Sheet 5" x 7" Poly Cover Notebook, Writing Journal Comp Lined Notebooks for Office School, Assorted Color, 48-Pack • Amazon Business $75.39 1 $75.39
Crayola Crayons Bulk, 24 Crayon Packs with 24 Assorted Colors, School Supplies • Amazon Business $35.76 2 $71.52
Cindeer 12 Pcs Clear PVC Pencil Bags with Zipper Pencil Pouch Clear Pencil Box Travel Toiletries Bag Makeup Bags Large Capacity Pencil Bag for Office Stationery Travel Storage (White) • Amazon Business $15.09 4 $60.36
Juvale 10 Pack Reusable Tote Bags with Handles for Shopping, Bulk Cloth Bags for Groceries (15x12.5 in, 5 Assorted Colors) • Amazon Business $12.99 4 $51.96
Crest Kids Cavity Protection Toothpaste, Sparkle Fun, Travel Size 0.85 oz (24g) - Pack of 10 • Amazon Business $9.99 4 $39.96
48 Boxes Dental Floss Bulk Travel Floss Mini Dental Floss Mint Waxed Dental Floss for Adults, Each 164 ft/ 50 Meters • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Shindel 12PCS Sand Timers, 2 Minutes Sand Clock Timer Plastic Hourglass Timer for Classroom, Brushing Children's Teeth • Amazon Business $7.98 4 $31.92
16 Pcs Kids Bamboo Toothbrush Soft Bristle Natural Toothbrush Wooden Toothbrushes Kids Toothbrush with Colorful Bristles and Ergonomic Animal Designs Handles for Kids • Amazon Business $9.19 3 $27.57
Scissors Bulk for Kids, EZZGOL 48 PACK 5” Safety Blunt Tip Student Scissors, 6 Assorted Colors Kid Craft Scissors for Cutting Regular Paper,Construction Paper,Cards • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
8 Packs of Pre-Sharpened #2 Pencils Bulk (12 per pack / 96 total) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $24.00 1 $24.00

Materials cost

$754.42

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$795.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$140.42

Total project goal

$936.16

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