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Ms. Moore from New Castle DE is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Inspiring Independent Students

Help me give my students the chance to grow their independence, through learning centers!

  • 2 donors
  • $224 still needed

expires Jun 22

  • 2 donors
  • $224 still needed
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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

The kindergarten years are a crucial period in a child's development, laying the foundation for lifelong learning. One key aspect of this development is fostering independence in young learners. Independence not only builds confidence but also equips children with essential skills for future academic and personal success. Learning centers in kindergarten play a pivotal role in achieving this goal by providing a structured yet flexible environment that nurtures independence. Learning centers provide opportunities for children to make choices and decisions independently. For instance, a "Reading Center" may offer a selection of books, allowing students to choose what interests them. This autonomy fosters a love for learning and encourages children to take ownership of their educational journey. The ability to make choices at an early age promotes decision-making skills that will be valuable throughout their academic and personal lives. Learning centers also contribute to creating a positive and enjoyable learning environment. Centers designed around specific interests, such as "Creative Arts" or "Exploration Station," allow children to pursue activities they are passionate about. This autonomy in choosing activities fosters a love for learning and encourages students to explore their interests independently.

I want to provide my students with centers as a way to also get them off of their computers so they can explore other ways of learning outside the computer provided for them, giving me a chance to pull small groups

Ms. Moore
Grades PreK-2

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Dough - Silly Scents | 60x1oz Scented Play Dough Tubs in 6 Bright Colors & Scents | Party Favor Bags, Valentines Day Goody Bag Stuffers, and Easter Baskets for Kids • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
Janisfirst Mesh Zipper Pouch Document Bag, Plastic Zip File Folders,A4 Letter Size Waterproof Document Pouch for Office Supplies, Arts & Crafts Organizing Storage (10 Colors 40 Pack) • Amazon Business $17.88 2 $35.76
Lakeshore Letter Crayons Word Building Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $32.99 1 $32.99
Staples 110 lb. Cardstock Paper 8.5 x 11 White 250 Sheets/Pack (49701) • Staples $10.67 3 $32.01
Lakeshore It’s a Snap! Simple Addition Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Joyin 44 Pieces Play Dough Accessories Set for Kids, Playdough Tools with Various Plastic Molds, Rolling Pins, Cutters • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99

Materials cost

$197.72

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.15

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$233.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.27

Total project goal

$275.11

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $275.11

2 Donors

-$52.00

Donations toward project cost

-$44.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.80

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 $223.11

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