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Ms. Stokes from Durham, NC is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Brain Breaking and Snack Time

Help me give my students manipulatives and games for indoor activities such as brain breaks or indoor recess. Also, snacks for those who are unable to bring one from home.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Stokes's classroom raised $497

This project is fully funded

My Project

Please help, my classroom is in extreme need of manipulatives and games for indoor activities such as brain breaks or indoor recess. Also, snacks for those who are unable to bring one from home. Oftentimes, I have had to come out of my own pockets for these items. This project will offer my students more hands on activities to do when we are forced to be inside the classroom due to weather and during the times needed when they need to give their little brains a small break. The snacks will be used for a snack time I would like to include throughout the day as we have lunch fairly late in the day. Oftentimes, majority of my students are not fortunate enough to bring an extra snack from home.

Ms. Stokes Bethesda Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

20 students impacted 23donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
RAINBOW TOYFROG Waffle Blocks for Toddlers & Kids 96 Pcs Jumbo Toy Building Sets– STEM Building Toys with Storage Container –Kindergarten Toys Preschool manipulatives for Toddlers • Amazon Business $38.66 1 $38.66
Betty Crocker Fruit Gushers Flavored Snacks, Strawberry Splash/Tropical Flavors, 33.6 oz., 42 Pouches/Pack (14698) • Quill.com $37.99 1 $37.99
30 Pack Mini Magnetic Drawing Board for Kid(6 Colors), Keychain Clip Doodle sketch Writing Pad, Toy Bulk for Toddler Rainbow Birthday Party Favor Classroom Supplies Treasure Box Prize Goody Bag Filler • Amazon Business $35.98 1 $35.98
Ultimate Variety Sampler Care Package - Gift Package, Snacks, Chips, Cookies, Bars, Candies, Nuts Gift Box, Great for HALLOWEEN, Christmas, Thanks Giving, Office Meetings ,Friends & Family, Military,College Students (50 Count) • Amazon Business $34.97 1 $34.97
Sensible Portions Veggie Straws Multi-Pack, Gluten-Free Chips, Individual Snacks, 1 Ounce Bag, 24-Pack • Amazon Business $28.25 1 $28.25
Etch A Sketch Classic Drawing Toy • Kaplan Early Learning Company $26.06 1 $26.06
Hasbro Classic Jenga Game - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $23.17 1 $23.17
Kit Kat Snack Size Crisp wWafers Milk Chocolate Candy Bar, 20.1 oz. (HEC07668) • Quill.com $21.99 1 $21.99
3D Pin Art Toy, Pin Art Board Pin Art Toy for Kids, Sensory Toys for Age 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10+ Years Old Kids Boys Girls, Toddler Toys Birthday Gifts Baby Girl Boy Gifts Fidget Toys(Dark Blue) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Hasbro Connect-4 Classic Vertical Game, Red - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $17.54 1 $17.54
Pressman Toys - 4 In A Row • Teachers' School Supply $15.47 1 $15.47
GoGo SqueeZ Fruit & VeggieZ Variety Pack, Pedal Peach and Boulder Berry, 3.2 oz (Pack of 20), Unsweetened Snacks for Kids, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Dairy Free, Recloseable Cap, BPA Free Pouches • Amazon Business $13.29 1 $13.29
Welch's Fruit Snacks Mixed Fruit 8 oz 40/Box (PIM84068) • Staples $12.89 1 $12.89
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
Mattel Games UNO Card Game for Family Night, Travel Game & Gift for Kids in a Collectible Storage Tin for 2-10 Players (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Yeetec 6 Pack 24 Links Wacky Tracks Snap and Click Fidget Toys, Finger Sensory Toys, Snake Puzzles for Stress Relief, Party Bag Fillers, Party Favours, Random Color • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$353.73

Vendor shipping charges

$5.77

Sales tax

$27.59

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$422.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.54

Total project goal

$496.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$496.94

20 Donors

-$474.00

Donations toward project cost

-$405.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$68.60

Matching donations from our partners

-$20.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$17.00

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.94

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$0.00

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