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Mrs. Kenney from Canton, OH is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tools for Tiny Hands

Help me give my students the tools they need to succeed with manipulatives, art supplies, and books that will inspire creativity and enhance their learning experience.

  • 2 donors
  • $685 goal

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My Project

I absolutely love how curious, creative, and eager my kindergarten students are to learn. Every day, they come to school with excitement in their eyes, ready to explore new ideas and develop their skills. My goal is to foster a classroom environment where they can grow emotionally, socially, and academically while having fun along the way.

The manipulatives I’m requesting, like building blocks and counting tools, will help my students develop essential math and fine motor skills through hands-on learning.

These resources make abstract concepts more tangible, allowing them to explore numbers, shapes, and patterns in a way that is engaging and interactive. The art supplies will encourage creativity, helping students express themselves while developing coordination and fine motor skills. Art also boosts problem-solving abilities as they experiment with different materials and techniques. My students love expressing their ideas through drawing, painting, and crafting, and these supplies will help them unlock their full potential.

Books are an essential part of our classroom, as they inspire curiosity, develop literacy skills, and open up new worlds for my young learners. With a variety of books, my students will be able to engage in meaningful storytelling, develop vocabulary, and build their comprehension skills.

What makes my students special is their unique perspectives and the way they bring their own personalities and experiences into the classroom. They are a vibrant and diverse group, and each one has their own strengths and challenges. By providing them with these resources, I am confident that we will create an environment where every child can thrive and develop a love for learning that will last a lifetime.

Mrs. Kenney Wright Preparatory Academy 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

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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Canton, OH 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

31 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Touch & Read Phonics Word Match - Complete Set for Beginning Readers and Science of Reading • Lakeshore Learning Materials $89.50 1 $89.50
Manaloom Storage Box, School Supplies Crayon Box, Crayon Organizer, Crayon Holder Case for School, Clear Storage Organizer - Stackable Boxes - 3.5 x 4.75 x 1.6-4 Pack • Amazon Business $13.29 6 $79.74
Crayola Broad Line Markers Classpack (256 Ct), Bulk School Supplies For Teachers, Kids Markers For School, Classroom Must Have • Amazon Business $65.98 1 $65.98
8 Mini Emotion Plush Toys with A Little SPOT of Feelings Hardcover Book Set (fidget toy set, social emotional learning, compassion, calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $52.00 1 $52.00
On Strike Box Set, Books 1-8: Pencils on Strike, Swings on Strike, Chairs on Strike, Glues On Strike, Crayons on Strike, Scissors on Strike, Erasers on Strike, Rulers on Strike • Amazon Business $50.84 1 $50.84
Coogam Magnetic Ten Frame Set, Math Manipulative Games for Kids with 6 Ten Frames 60 Magnetic Math Counters, Montessori Educational Toy Gift for Preschool Kindergarten 3 4 5 Year Old Toddlers • Amazon Business $21.98 2 $43.96
Mr Sketch Mr. Sketch Premium Washable Scented Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Scents and Colors, Set of 36 • School Specialty $34.64 1 $34.64
Lakeshore Letter Crayons Word Building Center - Phonics Games for Beginning Readers, Reading Manipulatives • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Torlam Elkonin Boxes Phonemic Awareness Phonics Games, Reading Spelling Sound Manipulatives Sight Word Flash Cards, Speech Therapy Toy Kindergarten Elementary Classroom Must Haves Homeschool Supplies • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
180 Days: Social-Emotional Learning for Kindergarten • AKJ Education $16.78 1 $16.78
Edx Education Childcraft Linking Manipulative Cubes, 3/4 Inches, Assorted Colors, Set of 100 - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $8.02 2 $16.04
hand2mind Ten Frame Sensory Bubble Poppers, Pop Fidget Toys for Kids, Math Manipulatives Kindergarten, Counting Toys, Fine Motor Toys, Fidgets for Classroom, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 6) • Amazon Business $6.89 2 $13.78
My Mouth Is A Volcano: A Picture Book About Interrupting • Amazon Business $9.30 1 $9.30
A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue: A Picture Book that Helps Kids Learn the Difference Between Tattling and Telling • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49

Materials cost

$533.03

Vendor shipping charges

 $11.04

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$582.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$102.72

Total project goal

$684.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $684.79

1 Donor

-$342.40

Donations toward project cost

-$291.04

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.36

match offer

-$342.39

Match offer toward project cost

-$291.03

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.36

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