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Mrs. Toomer from Upper Marlboro, MD is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creativity Unleashed

Help me give my students various board games and nail kits for maker space and creative lab.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Toomer's classroom raised $823

This project is fully funded

My Project

Our students thrive when given opportunities to explore their creativity and engage in hands-on learning experiences. To enhance our Maker Space and Creative Lab, we are requesting a variety of materials, including board games, nail art kits, paints, and canvases. These items will provide students with a space where they can express themselves artistically, develop problem-solving skills, and collaborate with their peers in a fun and engaging way.

Many of our students come from diverse backgrounds and do not always have access to creative outlets outside of school.

Painting on canvas will allow them to experiment with color and technique, while nail art kits will encourage precision, artistic design, and self-expression. Additionally, board games will promote strategic thinking, teamwork, and social interaction, helping students build communication skills in a relaxed and enjoyable setting. By incorporating these resources into our Maker Space, we are fostering an environment where students can build confidence, reduce stress, and explore new forms of creativity.

Your support will help transform our Maker Space into a vibrant hub for innovation and self-expression. By donating to this project, you will be providing students with the tools they need to engage in meaningful artistic and intellectual experiences. Thank you for helping us create a space where students can learn, grow, and create freely!

Mrs. Toomer Frederick Douglass High School Grades 9-12

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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.

Upper Marlboro, MD 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
Mattel Games UNO Show ‘em No Mercy Card Game in Storage & Travel Tin for Kids, Adults & Family Night with Extra Cards, Special Rules & Tougher Penalties (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $14.99 3 $44.97
SAVILAND Acrylic Nail Kit with Drill: Professional Nail Kit Acrylic Set for Beginners with Everything Gel Polish U V Light Decorations for Home Salon Gift Set • Amazon Business $38.69 1 $38.69
Snap Circuits Jr. SC-100 Electronics Exploration Kit, Over 100 Projects, Full Color Project Manual, 28 Parts, STEM Educational Toy for Kids 8 + • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Blickrylic Student Acrylics - Basic Color Set, Pack of 6, Pints • Blick Art Materials $33.07 1 $33.07
Mattel Games UNO Card Game in a Collectible Storage Tin for Kids, Adults, Families, Parties & Travel, 2 to 10 Players (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $10.99 3 $32.97
Hdsahdok Montessori Wooden Board Game for Kids 3-6 Years - Educational Learning Toy with Colorful Sticks, Dice& Balls - Fine Motor Skills, Math Games for Family Night - Gift for Toddlers Boys Girls • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Acrylic Paint Set, Art Paints (2fl Oz60ml ) Crafts Acrylic Paint For Kids And Adults with 5 Brushes, Non Toxic Metallic Acrylic Paints for Wood Canvas Crafts Stone Ceramic Model Painting and • Amazon Business $27.89 1 $27.89
DPDIAN Canvas Boards for Painting 40 Pack, 8 inch x 10 inch Super Value Pack, Artist Canvas Panels for Oil & Acrylic Painting • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
AROIC Acrylic Painting Brush Set, 10 Packs / 120 Pcs, Nylon Brush Head, Suitable for Oil and Watercolor, Perfect Suit of Art Painting, Best Present for Painting Enthusiasts. • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Cordless Electric Nail Drill File: COSLUS Nail Drill Machine with Stepless Speed Knob for Acrylic Gel Dip Powder Polish, Professional Portable Manicure Pedicure Kit Rechargeable for Home Salon Use • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Hasbro Gaming Operation Electronic Board Game with Doctor Cards and Funny Ailments, Kids Games, 1+ Players, Funny Board Game for Children Ages 6+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Monopoly Game, Family Board Games for 2 to 6 Players & Kids Ages 8 and Up, Includes 8 Tokens (Token Vote Edition) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Hungry Hungry Hippos Game for Preschoolers | Instant Marble Relaunch, Easy Set-Up & Storage| Ages 4 and Up | 2 to 4 Players | Kids Games • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Hasbro Gaming Scrabble Board Game,Word Game for Kids Ages 8 and Up,Fun Family Game for 2-4 Players,The Classic Crossword Game • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
The Game of Life Game, Family Board Game for 2-4 Players, Indoor Game for Kids Ages 8 and Up, Pegs Come in 6 Colors • Amazon Business $17.29 1 $17.29
80Pcs Party Favors for Kids 4-8, Kawaii Squishies Mochi Squishy Toy Bulk Fidget Sensory Toys Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls Goodie Bag Christmas Stocking Stuffers Treasure Box Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Hulameda 28 Pcs Paint Tray Palettes Plastic for Kids to Put Cupcake and Art Painting • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Spin Master Games, Hedbanz 2023 Edition with New Cards, Picture Guessing Board Game, for Family & Kids, 2-6 Players, for Ages 6 & Up • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Hasbro Gaming Jenga Wooden Blocks Stacking Tumbling Tower Game | Party Games for Kids & Families | Easter Basket Stuffers | Ages 6+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Hasbro Gaming Scattergories Classic Game, Party Game for Adults and Teens Ages 13 and up, Board Game for 2+ Players • Amazon Business $16.69 1 $16.69
Hasbro Gaming Guess Who? People & Pets Board Game Edition | The Original Guessing Game | Easter Gifts for Girls & Boys | Ages 6+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $16.08 1 $16.08
Hasbro Gaming Taboo Classic Game, Party Word Guessing Game for Adults and Teens, Board Game for 4+ Players Ages 13 and Up • Amazon Business $15.59 1 $15.59
Hasbro Twister Party Classic Board Game for 2 or More Players,Indoor and Outdoor Game for Kids 6 and Up,Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
Pressman Mancala - Real Wood Folding Set, with Multicolor Stones by Pressman, 2 players • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Guess Who? Board Game with Classic Characters by Winning Moves Games USA, Classic Children's Mystery Board Game of Deduction for 2 Players, Ages 6+ (1191) • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
STEM Robotics Kits for Kids Age 8-12 8-10, Science Kits for Kids 5-7, STEM Toys for Boys Age 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 Girls Boys Birthday Gifts, Robot Building Crafts 6-8 Engineering Motor Set • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
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 $11.39 1 $11.39
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 $8.98 1 $8.98
Hasbro Gaming Connect 4 Classic Grid,4 in a Row Game,Strategy Board Games for Kids,2 Player .for Family and Kids,Ages 6 and Up • Amazon Business $7.49 1 $7.49
Sorry! Kids Board Game, Family Board Games for Kids and Adults, 2 to 4 Players, Family Games, Kids Games, Ages 6 and Up • Amazon Business $7.12 1 $7.12
zeyce Tic Tac Toe Board Game,Tic Tac Toe Family Game, Classic Board Game, Classical Family Board Game,Children's Tic Tac Toe Game, Plastic tic tac Toe Game, Board Size 15 X 15 cm • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$613.52

Vendor shipping charges

$9.95

Sales tax

$36.81

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$699.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$123.44

Total project goal

$822.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$822.92

2 Donors

-$481.32

Donations toward project cost

-$466.32

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

match offer

-$274.31

Match offer toward project cost

-$233.16

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.15

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$67.29

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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