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Mrs. Martin from Spartanburg, SC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Playful Classroom

Help me give my students games and tasks that allow them to have fun and learn at the same time.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Martin's classroom raised $638

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students love to learn and they do it so much better when their learning is hands-on. They are at their best when they are not only keeping their minds busy, but their bodies as well.

These items will allow us to not only learn, but, have fun while doing it.

We are requesting a lot of games and hands-on activities to keep our minds and bodies busy all while learning, but, also having fun and enjoying learning too. These games will help with skills such as fine motor, math, reading, sorting, daily living, and transition skills, which are all skills that we work on, on a daily basis. These skills help us prepare better for life after graduation.

My goals for this project are to teach skills and help reach goals that have been set for each individual student, through play.

My students are so special and unique in their own way. My students are all special needs and have an array of disabilities, but as I always say, we focus on their abilities. Each student has a set of goals each year ranging from reading and math to daily living and transition skills. They all learn very differently and with these resources, they will each be able to find several games and/or tasks to help reach their goals, all while having fun doing it!

Mrs. Martin McCarthy - Teszler School Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Spartanburg, SC 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

35 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Marble Genius Marble Run - Maze Track Easter Toys for Adults, Teens, Toddlers, or Kids Aged 4-8 Years Old, 150 Complete Pieces (85 Translucent Marbulous Pieces + 65 Glass-Marble Set), Super Set • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box Building Set, Toy Storage Solution for Home or Classrooms, Creative Toy for Back to School, Interactive Building Toy for Kids, Boys and Girls Ages 4 and Up, 10698 • Amazon Business $33.12 1 $33.12
Hasbro Hungry Hungry Hippos - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $29.99 1 $29.99
Educational Insights Reel Big Catch Game, Preschool Early Math Game, Gift for Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Funwares Minute of Fun Game - 237 Minute to Win It Games for Kids, Adults, Teens, and Families, Game Night, Gift for Home, Birthdays, or Travel is Included, 2-12 Players! • Amazon Business $24.75 1 $24.75
Hasbro Gaming Crocodile Dentist Kids Board Game, Ages 4 And Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
JoyCat Ice Cream Preschool Learning Activities Counting and Color Sorting Set Stacking Toys for Kids 3-5, Alphabet Learning Toys, ABC Learning Toys in Upper & Lowercase, Montessori Fine Motor Skill • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Teacher Created Resources Digging Up Sight Words Board Game (TCR7812) • Quill.com $20.39 1 $20.39
Hasbro Gaming Perfection Game for Kids Ages 5 and Up, Pop Up Game, Customize The Tray for Over 250 Combinations, Kids Games, Games for 1+ Players • Amazon Business $19.57 1 $19.57
USAOPOLY TAPPLE® Word Game | Fast-Paced Family Board Game | Choose a Category & Race Against The Timer to be The Last Player | Learning Game Great for All Ages (1 Pack) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Hasbro Gaming Guess Who? Board Game, with People and Pets Cards, The Original Guessing Game for Kids, Ages 6 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $16.21 1 $16.21
29" Large Dart Board for Kids, BooTaa Kids Dart Board with 12 Sticky Balls, Boys Toys, Indoor/Sport Outdoor Fun Party Play Game Toys, Birthday Gifts for 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Year Old Boys Girls • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Momo & Nashi Number Puzzle Kindergarten Math Games - Number Matching Puzzle - Learning Numbers Puzzles Counting Toys for Toddlers Kids Ages 3-5 - Educational Toys Preschool Learning Activities • Amazon Business $15.86 1 $15.86
Mattel Games KerPlunk Kids Game, Family Game for Kids & Adults with Simple Rules, Don't Let the Marbles Fall for 2-4 Players • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
Hasbro Gaming Don't Break The Ice Preschool Game, Board Games for Kids Ages 3 and Up • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Hasbro Gaming Chutes and Ladders Board Game for 2 to 4 Players Kids Ages 3 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Hasbro Gaming Candy Land Kingdom Of Sweet Adventures Board Game For Kids Ages 3 & Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Diaodey Wooden Magnetic Fishing Game for Toddlers, Montessori Fine Motor Skills Toy with Letters and Numbers, Preschool Learning ABC and Puzzle Birthday Toys Gift for 3 4 5+ Year Old Kids(2 Poles) • Amazon Business $12.79 1 $12.79
Tic Tac Toe (Bulk Pack of 24) 5"x5" Foam Tic-Tac-Toe Mini Board Game Toys for Kids, Birthday Party Favors, Goody Bag Stuffers, Classroom Prizes & Occupational Therapy, Stocking Stuffers • Amazon Business $12.50 1 $12.50
Hasbro Gaming Hi Ho! Cherry-O Board Game for 2 to 4 Players Kids Ages 3 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Hasbro Gaming Don't Spill The Beans Game for Kids, Easy and Fun Balancing Game for Kids Ages 3 and Up, Preschool Games for 2 Players, Kids Board Games • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Continuum Games Go Fish Classic Card Game Fun for Children Age 3 and Up, Blue • Amazon Business $11.81 1 $11.81
TOMY Pop Up Pirate Board Game - Swashbuckling Kids Games for Family Game Night - Kids Activities and Pirate Accessories - Family Board Games for Kids Ages 4 and Up • Amazon Business $11.25 1 $11.25
Educational Insights Kanoodle 3D Brain Teaser Puzzle • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Hasbro Gaming Trouble Board Game for Kids Ages 5 and Up 2-4 Players (Packaging may vary) • Amazon Business $8.63 1 $8.63
Chuckle & Roar - Matching Game Baby Animals - Board Game for Kids 3 and up - Concentration Game for Toddlers - Preschool Game • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$468.71

Vendor shipping charges

$3.00

Sales tax

$33.04

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$541.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$95.61

Total project goal

$637.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$637.39

2 Donors

-$637.39

Donations toward project cost

-$541.78

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$95.61

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$0.00

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