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Mrs. Temple from Pawleys Island, SC is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Breaking Away from Traditional Classroom Learning!

My students need supplies to make classroom Breakout Boxes (think educational "Escape Room") such as tool bags, locks, blank puzzles, and batteries, to be used throughout this school year – and for many years to come!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Temple's classroom raised $232

This project is fully funded

My Students

I teach 6th grade classroom guidance as a daily elective at an Intermediate School. Our school is located in a very diverse area, and our population reflects this diversity. My students come from a wide range of socioeconomic backgrounds. I serve all 6th grade students, and the academic levels range from gifted and talented students to special education students. As a “guidance” elective, I teach a variety of topics, such as soft skills, peer pressure, study skills, financial literacy, and career development. In my classroom, I provide opportunities for my students to learn in an informal setting. During my guidance instruction, my students love to collaborate, socialize, and play games!

This project will help our 6th graders to work together, promote the development of soft skills, and help them achieve a lifelong love of learning.

My goal is to reach all of my students and show them how fostering teamwork can lead to success.

My Project

I need supplies to make classroom Breakout Boxes (think educational "Escape Room") to be used by my 6th grade students throughout this school year – and for many years to come!

Breakout games are student centered, inquiry-based learning opportunities that require kids to use critical thinking skills; these games promote soft skills such as working under pressure, communicating effectively, and collaborating as a team.

The goal of the game is for the class to open a locked box that contains a class prize. Students will work in groups and receive clues by solving content related puzzles. Puzzles include tasks such as putting together puzzles pieces and then using ultraviolet flashlights to read the hidden clue, reading articles for answers, and decoding word puzzles. When the group solves the puzzle they receive a number (or letter). Once all of the groups have solved their puzzle and received a number, then as a class they combine the numbers to open a lock attached to a canvas bag, which holds the next set of puzzles. Each solved clue and opened bag takes them one step closer to unlocking the toolbox, which holds a prize for the class! If the class can open the box before the time runs out, everyone wins. These games will promote a great opportunity for students to learn to work with a team and have fun while mastering our classroom content.

I am requesting the supplies needed to make these breakout games. Supplies include a toolbox, several locks, blank puzzles, AAA batteries (for UV flashlights I’ve already purchased), canvas bags for locking a series of clues, bags to separate the clues per group, and magnets to attach to the final clue pieces so that they can be displayed on the whiteboard for the whole class to decode.

Mrs. Temple Waccamaw Intermediate School Grades 6-8

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Pawleys Island, 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Canvas Zipper Tool Bags - 16oz Heavy Duty Water Resistant Multi-Purpose Spacious Storage Pouches - 4 Pack Organizer - Green, Red, Blue and Brown by Our Daily Life - Great for Summer Holiday • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
6 Pack TSA Approved Luggage Locks for Travel Safety, Small 4 Digit Combination Padlocks for Suitcases, Lockers & Bags • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Augbunny Multi-purpose Water Resisitant Clear PVC Organizer Bag Pouch with Zipper Closure 6-pack • Amazon Business $16.35 1 $16.35
Inovart Puzzle-It 28-Piece Blank Puzzle, 24 Puzzles Per Package, 5-1/2" x 8", White • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
AmazonBasics AAA Performance Alkaline Batteries (36 Count) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Creative Hobbies Ceramic Industrial Magnets - 1 Inch (25mm) Round Disc - Ferrite Magnets Bulk for Crafts, Science & hobbies - 25 Piece Pack • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95
Eclipse/Pro'sKit SB-2918 Pro'sKit Multi-Function Tool Box • Amazon Business $8.90 1 $8.90
MyCraftSupplies 200 Brown Kraft Paper Bags, 5 x 7.5, Good for Candy Buffets, Merchandise • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
Wordlock PL-004-BK 5-Dial Combination Padlock, Black • Amazon Business $8.20 1 $8.20
ZING 7128 RecycLockout Lockout Tagout Hasp, 1.5 Inch Recycled Aluminum • Amazon Business $6.09 1 $6.09

Materials cost

$153.89

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $10.85

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$197.05

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$34.77

Total project goal

$231.82

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $231.82

6 Donors

-$231.82

Donations toward project cost

-$197.05

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.77

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