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Ms. Richards from Bronx, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bringing the Joy Back to Math

Help me give my students love for math by giving them engaging, math-based tools—like games—that make learning fun and meaningful at the same time.

  • $899 goal

This project expired on September 10, 2025.

This project expired on September 10, 2025.

My Project

My students are energetic, curious, and full of potential. They’re good kids who come to school each day ready to learn, but math can sometimes feel frustrating or overwhelming for them. What makes my students special is their resilience, creativity, and the way they come alive when learning feels meaningful and fun. My goal, along with my math team, is to bring the joy back into math through hands-on games and interactive activities that spark engagement and confidence. The specific items we are requesting—math board games, logic puzzles, and activity kits—will give students the chance to practice essential math skills in a low-pressure, enjoyable way. These tools promote collaboration, critical thinking, and a growth mindset. With your support, we aim to create a classroom where math is not just something they have to learn, but something they’re excited to explore—helping every student rediscover their love for math and believe in their ability to succeed.

Ms. Richards Cornerstone Academy - Soc Action Middle School Grades 6-8

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

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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.

Bronx, NY 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

40 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nasco Data and Chance Kit • Nasco $103.66 2 $207.32
Jumbo Magnetic XY Coordinate Dry Erase Grid - Write-On & Wipe-Off Magnetic Dry Erase Board Grid, Reusable Dry Erase Graph & Practice Board for Math Graphing, Classroom & Homeschool Supplies - 30x30 • Amazon Business $45.97 4 $183.88
Middle School Math Game Kit • Nasco $170.00 1 $170.00
Nasco Classroom Dice Kit • Nasco $161.50 1 $161.50

Materials cost

$722.70

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.84

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$763.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$134.74

Total project goal

$898.28

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