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Mrs. Davenport from Baton Rouge, LA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Back to School Already?

Help me give my students a new school year filled of fun games!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Davenport's classroom raised $276

This project is fully funded

My Project

Teachers often face the challenge of keeping students engaged and focused during lessons. One effective way to achieve this is through the use of educational games. Games not only make learning fun and interactive, but they also help reinforce important concepts and skills in a more engaging manner.

Privacy folders, on the other hand, serve a different purpose in the classroom.

These folders provide students with a sense of privacy and security when working on assignments or assessments. They help prevent distractions and allow students to focus solely on their work without being influenced by their peers.

Combining games with privacy folders can create a conducive learning environment where students are motivated to participate actively in lessons while also feeling comfortable and secure. Teachers who utilize both tools effectively can enhance student engagement, improve academic performance, and create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.

Mrs. Davenport McKinley Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Baton Rouge, LA View local requests

More than half of 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 Building Toy Set - Featuring Storage, Includes Train, Car, and a Tiger Figure, and Playset for Kids, Boys, and Girls Ages 4-99 • Amazon Business $21.42 2 $42.84
Classroom Privacy Boards for Student Desks Plastic Folders Shields Test Dividers with 40 Pieces Colorful Name Labels for School Study Reduces Distractions 14 x 17.3 x 14 Inch, Black (10 Pieces) • Amazon Business $33.79 1 $33.79
AIERSA Pencil Holder for Desk,10Pcs Pen Holders for Classroom Clipboard Attachment,Silicone Adhesive Pencil/Marker Clip Holder for School Student Kids Desk Teacher Office Accessories, Dark Blue • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
Mattel Games Blokus XL Strategy Board Game, Family Game for Kids & Adults with Colorful Oversized Pieces & Just One Rule (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $25.78 1 $25.78
Astrobrights 65 lb. Cardstock Paper, 8.5" x 14", Astro White, 125 Sheets/Pack (91670-01) • Quill.com $18.53 1 $18.53
Hasbro Gaming Battleship With Planes Strategy Board Game for Ages 7 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Mattel Games UNO Minecraft Card Game for Family Night with Minecraft-themed Graphics in a Collectible Tin for 2-10 Players (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $11.26 1 $11.26
Pressman Toy Double Nine Dominoes, Wood, Black • School Specialty $9.52 1 $9.52

Materials cost

$184.69

Vendor shipping charges

$0.95

Sales tax

$16.16

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$234.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.39

Total project goal

$275.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$275.96

2 Donors

-$137.97

Donations toward project cost

-$117.28

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.69

Matching donations from our partners

-$137.99

Match offers toward project cost

-$117.29

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.70

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$0.00

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