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Ms. Salvatore from Staten Island, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tubs of Learning and Fun!

Help me give my students the tiny tools they need for their growing minds!

  • $234 goal

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My Students

The pandemic really shook things up in the educational world! To say teachers and students have had to pull out all the stops, with limited resources, closures and overall instability, is just the tip of the iceberg. I, myself, made the transition from Physical Education teacher to 12:1 kindergarten teacher, mid-year and with no supplies. I got by on the help from my co-workers who generously shared what they had with me.

All of my students are from low-income households and live in small, cramped, and crowded spaces, and that's if they're not living in a temporary housing unit or shelters; I cannot ask or expect them to come in with all of the supplies they need.

Pencils, crayons and book bags are definitely on the back burner behind food and clothing.

I need to make sure my classroom is stocked with school supplies, snacks, and basic necessities to make sure my special needs students have everything they need to have an amazing and safe educational experience as they start their journeys through school.

My Project

Learning through play is where it's at! Kindergarten is all about learning by playing and exploring. Having manipulatives with letters, numbers and colors enriches the minds of my little ones! Having a class with students with special needs means making sure everyone needs are met, and meeting students at their levels. Sometimes it takes that 1 to 1 learning time with something disguised as a game or toy. These "tub toys" are key for helping students growth mindset, as well as their fine motor skills! It's a win-win situation, and a lot of fun for them!

Ms. Salvatore PS 78 the Stapleton Lighthouse Community School Grades 3-5

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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Staten Island, NY View local requests

Nearly all 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

13 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
LL676 - Magnetic Alphabet Maze • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
EE228 - Giant Alphabet Beads • Lakeshore Learning Materials $31.99 1 $31.99
LC126 - Alphabet Learning Locks • Lakeshore Learning Materials $31.99 1 $31.99
DD372 - Nuts About Counting • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
DD561 - Lakeshore Counting Cones • Lakeshore Learning Materials $23.99 1 $23.99
LA663 - Lakeshore Kids™ Color Recognition Bulletin Board Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$165.94

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$198.43

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.02

Total project goal

$233.45

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $233.45

1 Donor

-$198.43

Donations toward project cost

-$198.43

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$35.02

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 $0.00

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