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Mrs. Villabona-Espada from Hartford CT is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Positive Play for My Eager Explorers

Help me give my students a positive place for growth, purposeful play, and exploration!

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Hello! Thank you for visiting this page and donating to our amazing students.

We have requested items for our imaginative play unit and would love to see these eager explorers expanding their creativity!

Our goals for this project are to provide them with new babies, farm animals, and play dough supplies, as the ones we have are very much loved. Our school has recently undergone some drastic budget cuts, but we are staying positive and reach out to you for your support. Students are excited about learning and do best through playing and building together.

My students are Pre-K 3/4 (3 and 4 year olds), with some students coming in as early as 2 years old at the beginning of the school year! I have looped my Pre-K 4 students from last year and have watched them grow into such amazing little people. Our school theme is creating Global Citizens of Character and with your help my students will be able to continue their journey to becoming leaders and citizens of character!

Mrs. Villabona-Espada
Never Before Funded Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Children's Factory Cube Chairs, Set-4, Woodland CF910-047, Classroom Furniture, Kids Daycare and Preschool Flexible Seating, Toddler Reading Chair • Amazon Business $197.67 1 $197.67
Kaplan Early Learning Kaplan Kolors Washable Tempera Paint Gallon Assortment - Set of 8 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $112.46 1 $112.46
Lakeshore Washable Baby Dolls - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.50 1 $99.50
Learning Resources - Jumbo Farm Animals • Teachers' School Supply $36.99 2 $73.98
Crayola Broad Line Markers Classpack (256 Ct), Bulk School Supplies For Teachers, Kids Markers For School, Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $59.73 1 $59.73
Crayola Dough, Silly Scents - 24x5oz Scented Playdough Pack in 6 Colors and Scents | Play Dough Bulk for Valentine's Day Gifts for Kids Classroom, Easter Basket Party Favor Bags or Treasure Box Toys • Amazon Business $25.00 2 $50.00
Lakeshore Baby Doll Blankets & Bottles • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Puffs Plus Lotion Facial Tissue, 2-ply, 124 Tissues/Box, 6 Boxes/Pack (39383) • Quill.com $13.09 2 $26.18
Lakeshore Dough Design Wheels • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 2 $25.98
JOYIN Kid Play Kitchen, Pretend Daycare Toy Sets, Kids Cooking Supplies with Stainless Steel Cookware Pots and Pans Set, Cooking Utensils, Apron&Chef Hat and Grocery Play Food Sets, Toddler Gifts • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98

Materials cost

$709.47

Vendor shipping charges

 $16.41

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$766.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$135.27

Total project goal

$901.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $901.79

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 $901.79

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