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Ms. Groff from Sioux City IA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

RCA Learning Tools for the Kinder Classroom!

Help me give my students the best start to their educational careers. Its important to keep learning fun and engaging. After going to the Ron Clark Academy for a conference, I learned that it starts with the teachers.

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Having visited the Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta, Georgia, I gained a valuable insight into the importance of making learning fun and engaging, starting with the teachers themselves. Inspired by this philosophy, I am committed to providing my students with dynamic and enjoyable lessons that stimulate their curiosity and enthusiasm for learning. To achieve this, I am seeking support to acquire various resources that will enhance our classroom experience.

By incorporating elements like singing and dancing into our lessons, I aim to create an interactive and immersive learning environment where students are actively involved in the educational process.

These resources will not only make learning more enjoyable but will also help reinforce key concepts and foster creativity and critical thinking skills among my students.

Your support in acquiring these resources will make a significant difference in the learning journey of my students. With your help, I can offer them opportunities to explore, experiment, and engage with the curriculum in meaningful ways, ultimately paving the way for their academic success and to working up to earn a “letterman’s jacket.”

Some of the resources that are listed include musical instruments, classroom decor, Karaoke Machine, and snow machines which are all tools that Ron Clark Academy uses to engage their students and keeping it fun for the students! We may not be RCA but we can make learning continue to be fun for these kids!

I am deeply grateful for your love, support, and prayers as I endeavor to bring these innovative teaching methods to my classroom. Together, we can make a positive impact on the lives of our students and empower them to reach their full potential. Thank you for considering my project and for your unwavering dedication to the education and well-being of our youth.

Ms. Groff
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Arssm Varsity Jacket Kids Baseball Jacket Boys Girls Colorblock Bomber Vintage Team Uniforms Letterman Jacket(Black-7T) • Amazon Business $18.99 6 $113.94
Arssm Varsity Jacket Kids Baseball Jacket Boys Girls Colorblock Bomber Vintage Team Uniforms Letterman Jacket(Black-6T) • Amazon Business $9.99 11 $109.89
Xtinmee 24 Sets 72 Pcs Kids Lab Coat Set Doctor Costume with Goggles ID Card Holder Science Experiment Doctor Dress Up Kit (Small) • Amazon Business $102.99 1 $102.99
Karaoke Machine with Two Wireless Microphones, Portable Karaoke Machine for Adults & Kids, Karaoke Microphone with PA System, LED Lights, Karaoke Speaker Supports for TF Card/USB, AUX In, FM, REC,TWS • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
ACEFAST INC Kids Baseball Jacket School Varsity Uniform Casual Sweatshirt Girls Sweater Jacket Baseball Solid Color • Amazon Business $23.98 3 $71.94
Hakuta Snow Machine, 800W Snow Machine with 8 LED RGB Lights, 13 LED Lighting Colors and 2 Remotes, Perfect for Christmas, Halloween, Valentine's Day, Wedding, Parties and DJ Stage • Amazon Business $69.98 1 $69.98
SOMSOC 5 Pieces 2024 Preschool Kindergarten Graduation Gown Cap Sash Set with 2024 Tassel, Certificate for Toddler Children • Amazon Business $17.99 3 $53.97
SOMSOC 5 Pieces 2024 Preschool Kindergarten Graduation Gown Cap Sash Set with 2024 Tassel, Certificate for Toddler Children • Amazon Business $17.99 3 $53.97
Drums Djembe Drum Djembe jembe is a Rope- goat skin Covered Goblet Drum Played by Hands West Africa style (12x16 carves) • Amazon Business $40.97 1 $40.97
Starfavor Drumsticks for Kids, Drum Sticks Personalized Kids Size Classic America Maple Wood Lightweight, Lacquer Finish, Anti-Slip and Durable, Blue, 6 Pair • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Wettarn Tambourine for Kids 24 Pcs Plastic Handheld Tambourine Bells 24 Pcs Colored Cymbals Percussion Rhythm Toys for Adult Musical Instruments Party Noise Makers for Family School Classroom • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Starfavor Drumsticks for Kids, Drum Sticks Personalized Kids Size, Classic America Maple Wood Lightweight, Lacquer Finish, Anti-Slip and Durable, Pink, 6 Pair • Amazon Business $16.49 2 $32.98
Party Lights Dj Disco Lights, Strobe Stage Light Sound Activated Laser Llights Projector with Remote Control for Parties Bar Birthday Wedding Holiday Event Live Show Xmas Decorations Lights • Amazon Business $31.59 1 $31.59
WNZQK 6 PCS Cat Toys Laser Pointer Mini Keychain Laser Pointer LED Flashlight Dog Cat Laser Toy Pet Remote Control Laser (6 Pcs Pack B) • Amazon Business $10.42 3 $31.26
Froggy's Flakes Snow Machine Fluid, Long-Lasting Formula Snow Fluid with 75+ Feet Float/Drop, 1 Gallon • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98
Toysery Neon LED Glasses Party, 25 Pieces Glow in the Dark Glasses, Light Up Party Supplies, Ideal Kid Party Favors, Fun Glow in the Dark Party Favors for New Years Light Up Glasses • Amazon Business $23.97 1 $23.97
Beistle Novelty Red Carpet Aisle Runners 2 Piece – Awards Night VIP Hollywood Party Supplies - Christmas Runway Rug for Holiday Parties – Wedding Entrance Decor • Amazon Business $20.18 1 $20.18
Atopxing 24 Pcs Plastic Wizard Glasses Round Glasses with No Lenses Costume Glasses For Wizard Party Favors Boys Girls Wizard School Day, St Patrick's Day, Birthday Halloween Cosplay Toys. • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
600 Pieces - 1" Scratch Off Stickers Labels - Round/Circle, Gold • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$958.55

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $65.66

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.38

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,068.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$188.57

Total project goal

$1,257.16

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