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Ms. Wolzen from El Cajon, CA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Count Me In! Family Math Games Library

My students need a lending library of math games to practice their skills at home and to encourage family engagement in the learning process.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Wolzen's classroom raised $379

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students may be small, but they abound with joy and curiosity! I teach a 2nd grade class with a Resource/Special Education inclusion cluster in a Title I school. In addition to students with mild to moderate learning disabilities, I have kids who are refugees from war-torn countries or who have experienced trauma at home, which makes it more difficult for them to excel academically.

In our classroom, kids enthusiastically collaborate and support each other regardless of their differences.

Their compassion and excitement in working together constantly motivates me to find resources which can challenge and engage them in strategic problem-solving at every level. With technology, I am able to bring different learning opportunities to my students, but it is never the same as being able to interact with the world and with their families through hands-on experiences.

My Project

I would like to create a lending library of math games that can easily be shared by students and their parents at home, overcoming economic or language barriers to help our children reach their full potential, together. Many of our families cannot afford basic necessities, much less academic games and resources for their children.

With this project, you're giving students the opportunity to build their math skills, and also giving families the chance to joyfully participate in their child's development.

Raising the next generation is a shared responsibility. When families authentically engage in their children’s education, students see the value of their own learning and take great pride in their efforts. Positive partnerships between school and home improve our students' lives, and when children are successful, the entire community benefits.

Ms. Wolzen Magnolia Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

El Cajon, CA 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

25 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
BINGONE Folding Sport Backpack Nylon Drawstring Bag Home Travel Storage Use 9 Different Colors • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
The Allowance Game • Amazon Business $24.83 1 $24.83
Learning Resources Double-sided Magnetic Money • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Sums in Space - An Addition & Subtraction Math Game for Kids • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Zingo Time-Telling Board Game • Amazon Business $19.45 1 $19.45
Learning Resources Dive into Shapes! "Sea" and Build Geometry Set • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
CLOUD HOPPER Addition and Subtraction board game STEM toy Math manipulative gift for 6 years and up • Amazon Business $16.70 1 $16.70
Peaceable Kingdom Award Winning Fish Stix - The Game Where Every Fish Counts • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Balance Beans Game • Amazon Business $15.28 1 $15.28
Learning Resources Pattern Block Design Cards • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Dooley Aluminum Framed Double Sided Magnetic Dry Erase Board with Easel Stand, 10 x 10 inches (1010MGEA) • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
Learning Resources - Money Bags Coin Value Game • Amazon Business $13.34 1 $13.34
Learning Resources Pop For Addition & Subtraction Game • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Roll for The Goal Educational Board Game • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Learning Resources I Sea 10! Game • Amazon Business $8.79 1 $8.79
ZAP!® Learning Game • Amazon Business $8.68 1 $8.68

Materials cost

$263.44

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$24.10

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$321.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.73

Total project goal

$378.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$378.22

5 Donors

-$199.10

Donations toward project cost

-$169.24

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.86

Matching donations from our partners

-$179.12

Match offers toward project cost

-$152.25

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.87

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$0.00

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