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Ms. Marina from New York, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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To Read or to Play? How About Both!

Help me give my students materials that will motivate and excite them for the beginning of a brand new school year!

  • $472 goal

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My Project

After 16 years of teaching various grades, I had the most amazing year teaching 3K (3 year olds). I have learned so much about myself as a teacher and how to approach teaching and learning alongside young people. What I learned is how much a variety of literature and differentiated materials motivate and engage children throughout the day. Having a diverse library and sensory experiences give every child access to explore their interests, see themselves through the eyes of different characters, and engage in activities that spark and promote creativity.

Ms. Marina PS 19 East Village Community 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.

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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

16 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
VR154 - Squish Squeeze Sensory Beads • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 5 $99.95
TT394 - Mold Play Sensory Sand - 10-Pound Bag • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 2 $79.98
TS823 - Theraputty<sup>&reg;</sup> - Medium • Lakeshore Learning Materials $27.99 2 $55.98
This Is Not Enough (You Are Not Small) • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19
Mister Seahorse • AKJ Education $13.86 1 $13.86
Ten Little Caterpillars • AKJ Education $13.86 1 $13.86
We Are Not Friends (You Are Not Small) • Amazon Business $12.29 1 $12.29
School's First Day of School • Amazon Business $12.26 1 $12.26
The Pigeon HAS to Go to School! • Amazon Business $10.14 1 $10.14
We Don't Eat Our Classmates (A Penelope Rex Book) • Amazon Business $9.58 1 $9.58
It Is Not Perfect (You Are Not Small) • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
You Are Not Small • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
That's Not Mine (You Are Not Small) • Amazon Business $7.49 1 $7.49
Grumpy Monkey • Amazon Business $7.08 1 $7.08
Waiting Is Not Easy! (An Elephant and Piggie Book) (Elephant and Piggie Book, An) • Amazon Business $5.42 1 $5.42
Sleep is for Everyone • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37

Materials cost

$364.93

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$400.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$70.66

Total project goal

$471.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $471.06

4 Donors

-$471.06

Donations toward project cost

-$400.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$70.66

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