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Ms. Boyles from Bermuda Dunes, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Brighten up a Rainy Day

Help me give my students a fun way to use their thinking skills. They can use the Kanoodle brainteaser games, Picasso tiles, or play a friendly game of checkers during a rainy day or reward for working hard.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Boyles's classroom raised $499

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

What I love most about my students is their curiosity, creativity, and the way they light up when learning becomes hands-on and collaborative. They thrive when they can think critically, solve problems together, and explore new ideas in ways that make learning fun and meaningful.

With your generous support, the supplies, materials, and resources will allow my students to engage in activities that build thinking skills, encourage teamwork—especially on rainy days when outdoor play isn’t possible—and offer them differentiated choices once they’ve completed their daily work.

From reading with fingertip flashlights, to building new creations, these tools will help create a classroom where every student feels empowered, engaged, and excited to learn.

Thank you for making a difference in their education!

Ms. Boyles James Monroe Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Bermuda Dunes, CA 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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box 10698 - Building Toy Set with Idea Booklet & Storage Box for Classroom or Home, Interactive Building Blocks for Kids, Ages 4+ • Kaplan Early Learning Company $71.96 1 $71.96
Building Brick STEM Challenge Kit - Gr. 3-5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
PicassoTiles 101pcs Magnetic Building Block Toy + Case Set Magnet Tile Construction Blocks for Ages 3 and Up Educational Kit Child Brain Development Learning Playset in Portable Travel Carry Bin • Amazon Business $49.24 1 $49.24
Educational Insights Kanoodle Duplexity Brain Teaser Puzzle Challenge Game for Kids Teens and Adults Ages 7+ (3022) • Staples $24.99 1 $24.99
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Pixel Art Challenge - Math Puzzles, Pattern Blocks, Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin, Arts and Crafts, Math Manipulatives, Building Toys, Montessori • Amazon Business $12.40 2 $24.80
Case for Play-Doh Modeling Compound 20-Pack Case of Colors 3-Ounce Cans,Storage Box Organizer Container Holds 32-Pack of 1-Ounce Modeling Compound for Kid Party Favors(Box Only) • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
3-in-1 Vintage Giant Checkers, Tic, Tac, Toe, with Reversible Mat, 24 Chips, Family Board Game, Lawn Game, BBQ Party Favor, Indoor and Outdoor Activity for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
RAINBOW TOYFROG Snap-N-Twist Building Blocks - 270 Piece Set of Flexible Interlocking Math Manipulatives - Open Ended STEM Toys for 5 to 12 Year Old Boys & Girls - Indoor Recess Games for Classroom • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Nicecho Dot Markers, Washable Dot Markers for Kids Toddlers & Preschoolers, 24 Colors Bingo Paint Daubers Marker Kit with Free Activity Book • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98
Jenga Game | The Original Wood Block Game with Genuine Hardwood Blocks | Stacking Tower Game | Ages 6+ | 1 or More Players | Party Games for Kids | Family Games • Amazon Business $10.49 1 $10.49
Point Games Memory Run - Electronic Memory Handheld Game with Lights - Competitive Maze Challenge Gameplay -Cognitive Developmental Brain Teaser Puzzle Toy - Kids Ages 6+ • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
CALIFORNIA CADE ELECTRONIC Finger Lights-50Pcs White Finger Flashlight for Kids Adult Party Favors Party Supplies for Holiday Light up Toys - LED Rave Laser Assorted Toys for Holiday • Amazon Business $9.59 1 $9.59
Mattel Uno Original and Uno Flip Card Games, Combo Pack of 2 • Amazon Business $9.42 1 $9.42
Hasbro Gaming Trouble Kids Board Game, Pop-o-Matic Trouble Game, Kids Games for 2-4 Players, Family Board Games for Kids, Kids Gifts, Ages 5 and Up, Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Hasbro Gaming Connect 4 Spin Game, Features Spinning Connect 4 Grid, 2 Player Board Games for Family and Kids, Strategy Board Games, Ages 8 and Up • Amazon Business $8.47 1 $8.47

Materials cost

$353.88

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.50

Sales tax

 $32.38

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$424.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.84

Total project goal

$498.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $498.91

4 Donors

-$426.96

Donations toward project cost

-$362.92

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$64.04

match offer

-$71.94

Match offer toward project cost

-$61.15

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.79

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