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Mrs. Sandoval from Phoenix, AZ is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Eagle Prizes

Help me give my students fun things to look forward to for being good.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Sandoval's classroom raised $904

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

Toys can be excellent tools for education, as they can make learning fun and engaging for children. Educational toys are designed to promote various aspects of a child's development, including cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills. Here are some types of educational toys and how they can benefit children's learning:

Building Blocks: Building blocks, such as LEGO sets, encourage creativity, spatial awareness, and problem-solving.

Children can experiment with different structures and learn about basic engineering principles while having fun.

Puzzles: Puzzles come in various forms, including jigsaw puzzles, 3D puzzles, and logic puzzles. They promote critical thinking, pattern recognition, fine motor skills, and patience.

Educational Board Games: Board games like Scrabble, chess, and math-based games can enhance vocabulary, strategic thinking, math skills, and social interaction. They also teach children about rules and fair play.

Art and Craft Supplies: Art supplies like crayons, markers, and clay foster creativity and self-expression. They help children develop fine motor skills, visual-spatial awareness, and an appreciation for aesthetics.

Science Kits: Science kits for kids can include chemistry sets, microscopes, and astronomy kits. They allow children to explore scientific concepts through hands-on experimentation and observation.

STEM Toys: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) toys like robotics kits, coding games, and electronic building kits introduce children to STEM concepts and encourage problem-solving and computational thinking.

Musical Instruments: Musical instruments, such as keyboards, drums, and xylophones, promote an understanding of rhythm, sound, and music theory. Learning to play an instrument also enhances patience and discipline.

Educational Apps and Tech Toys: Interactive educational apps and tech toys can be used on tablets or computers to teach various subjects, from math and language to geography and history. They often adapt to the child's skill level and provide instant feedback.

Mrs. Sandoval Sunnyslope Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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.

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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

999 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Musgrave Pencil Company Finger Fidget Assorted Colors Tub of 36 (MUSFIDGETS) • Staples $59.87 1 $59.87
Wee Critter Puff • Nasco $3.28 16 $52.48
Rainbow Pom Ball • Nasco $5.10 10 $51.00
Toysmith Aqua Launch Water Rocket Launcher • Nasco $8.46 6 $50.76
3Doodler - Start+ Essential Pen Set • Best Buy Education $49.99 1 $49.99
Endless Possibilities Boinks Fidgets Teacher Pack Assorted Colors (EPBFT20) • Staples $41.53 1 $41.53
Jazwares - Squishmallow 5" Plush Disney Assortment - Styles May Vary • Best Buy Education $7.99 5 $39.95
Children's Sensory Fidget Toys • Kaplan Early Learning Company $35.96 1 $35.96
Wonder Wands • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
Loopeez Fidgets - Set of 6 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $31.46 1 $31.46
Gyrobi Fidgets - Set of 6 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $31.46 1 $31.46
Zippee Sensory Activity Toy • Kaplan Early Learning Company $28.76 1 $28.76
Be Amazing Toys - Test Tube Adventures Lab-in-a-bag • Teachers' School Supply $19.99 1 $19.99
Sensory Rings • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Teacher Created Resources Fidget Box 18 Pieces (TCR20361) • Staples $19.34 1 $19.34
Hoberman Sphere® • Lakeshore Learning Materials $17.99 1 $17.99
Pressman Toys - 4 In A Row • Teachers' School Supply $15.09 1 $15.09
Pressman Toys - Bean Bag Toss • Teachers' School Supply $13.99 1 $13.99
Fidget Solar System - Bubble Pop Toy • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 1 $12.00
Fidget Octopus - Spinner Pop Toy • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 1 $12.00
Hot Wheels - 9-Pack Vehicles - Styles May Vary • Best Buy Education $11.99 1 $11.99
Silicone Bubble Pop Toy • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $5.00 1 $5.00

Materials cost

$655.59

Vendor shipping charges

 $25.82

Sales tax

 $46.87

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$768.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$135.55

Total project goal

$903.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $903.66

1 Donor

-$903.66

Donations toward project cost

-$768.11

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$135.55

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