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Mrs. Moore from Jamestown, NC is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Moore's classroom raised $625

Brain Breaks and Teasers

Help me give my students and opportunity to grow their Curious Minds Beyond the Classroom Assignment

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Mrs. Moore Millis Road Elementary School
Jamestown, NC Grades 3-5

My Project

Every student learns at a different pace, and in my fifth-grade classroom, I want every minute of the school day to be meaningful. While some students need additional support, others finish their work early and are eager for new challenges. My goal is to provide engaging, educational activities that keep these students learning instead of simply waiting for the next lesson.

This project will provide brain break activities and enriching early finisher materials that encourage creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving.

Hands-on puzzles, STEM challenges, building materials, logic games, and calming brain break tools give students opportunities to recharge their minds while continuing to learn in meaningful ways.

As a Title I school, many of my students have limited access to enrichment activities outside of the classroom. These resources will create opportunities for exploration, independence, and joy during the school day. Brain breaks also help students regulate their emotions, refocus their attention, and return to learning ready to succeed.

Your generosity is more than a donation of classroom supplies—it is an investment in children who deserve engaging opportunities to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. By funding this project, you will help create a classroom where every student has something meaningful to do, every learner feels valued, and every moment becomes an opportunity to learn.

Thank you for believing in my students and helping provide the tools they need to stay curious, focused, and excited about learning each day.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

80 students impacted 1 donor
Mrs. Moore Millis Road Elementary School Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Jamestown, NC 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

80 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
12x12in Storage Baskets Set of 4 Water Hyacinth Baskets,Foldable Handwoven Storage Cubes,Wicker Cube Baskets Laundry Organizer Totes for Home • Amazon Business $54.14 4 $216.56
IRIS USA Fits 12" x 12" Paper, 6-Pack Thick Portable Plastic Scrapbook Paper Storage Cases Organizers with Built-in Handle for Art Craft Supplies Yarn File Documents Toys, Rounded Corner - Clear • Amazon Business $42.76 1 $42.76
PicassoTiles 100 PCs Magnetic Building Stick Block Construction Set with Storage Bin Colorful STEM Toy Blocks Bar Balls & Rods Montessori Educational for All Ages Puzzle Toy for Boys & Girls PTX100 • Amazon Business $35.45 1 $35.45
Play-Doh Bulk Pack of 48 Cans, 6 Sets of 8 Modeling Compound Colors, 3oz, Back to School Gifts & Prizes for Students & Classroom, Preschool Toys for Kids, Ages 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $31.05 1 $31.05
330 pcs Building Blocks, Educational Building Toys Stem Toys Building Discs Sets Interlocking Solid Plastic for Preschool Toddlers Girls and Boys by Winlip • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Brain Flakes 500 Piece Set, Ages 3+, Interlocking Plastic Disc Toy for Creative Building, Educational STEM Learning, Construction Block Play for Kids, Teens, Adults, Boys, and Girls • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
20pcs Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags A4 Mesh Bags for Classroom Organization, Waterproof Document Zipper Pouches for Cosmetics, Travel Storage File Bags for Office Supplie (Black-A3-20PCS) • Amazon Business $19.49 1 $19.49
Tangoes SmartGames Classic Tangram Logic Puzzle Game with 54 Challenges Brain Teaser for Ages 5+ • Amazon Business $11.50 1 $11.50
Coogam Wooden Puzzle Pattern Blocks Brain Teasers Game with 60 Challenges, 3D Russian Building Toy Wood Tangram Shape Jigsaw Puzzles Montessori STEM Educational Toys Gift for Kids Adults • Amazon Business $11.39 1 $11.39
SUNEE Plastic Mesh Zipper Pouch 6.8x9.2 in (Black, 12 Packs),Extra Large Water-Resistant Zip Bag for School Office Supplies, Puzzles & Games Organizing Storage • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
155 PCS Wooden Pattern Blocks Set, 24 Double-Sided Design Cards(48 Patterns) Geometric Shape Puzzle Fun Tangram Montessori Learning Toys for Kids Ages 4-8 (A Storage Bag & A Gift Box) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Educational Insights Kanoodle • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
FFTROC Wooden Puzzles for Kids Ages 4-8 8-10 Thick Colorful 3D Russian Blocks and Brain Teaser Tangram Jigsaw STEM Intelligence Toys Educational Gift for Toddlers 3 4 5 6 7 Years Old Boys Girls • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59
Asmodee Spot It! Classic Card Game (2024 Refresh) - Eco-Blister Edition, 5-in-1 Visual Perception Game for Quick Reflexes and Family Fun, Ages 6+, 2-8 Players, 10 Minute Playtime • Amazon Business $6.79 1 $6.79

Materials cost

$458.53

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $35.77

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$531.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$93.74

Total project goal

$624.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $624.92

1 Donor

-$624.92

Donations toward project cost

-$531.18

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$93.74

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