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Ms. Young from Chicago, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Elevate Attendance: Mastering Engagement and Motivation Tea!!!

Help me give my students equipment for recess both before and after school materials.

  • $1,303 goal

This project expired on December 24, 2024.

This project expired on December 24, 2024.

My Project

I am writing to seek your generous support in providing essential supplies for our students' recess and after-school activities. These supplies are crucial in enhancing their playtime and learning experiences, helping to create a more engaging and enjoyable environment.

For recess, we are in need of:

* Balls (soccer, basketball, football)

* Jump ropes and frisbees

* Chalk for pavement games

* Hula hoops

* Safety gear, including a first aid kit and sunscreen

* Water bottles and hats

* Portable benches or storage bins

For afterschool activities, we require:

* Arts and crafts supplies (crayons, markers, glue, paper, beads)

* Educational workbooks and games

* STEM kits (building sets, science experiment materials, robotics kits)

* Sports equipment (additional balls, cones, nets)

* General supplies (notebooks, snacks, cleaning supplies)

Your contribution would significantly impact our ability to enrich these activities and provide a vibrant learning environment for our students. Any support you can offer would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you very much for considering this request. I am truly grateful for your ongoing support.

Ms. Young Clissold Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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

80 students impacted

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4 Games-Underrepresented Set for Teens: Trivia for Us, UNO Play w/ Pride, Rainbow Quest! LGBTQ+ board game & LEGACY! Card Game (Financial Literacy) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $110.00 1 $110.00
Geetery 12 Pcs Floor Pillows Meditation Square Large Bulk Flexible Seating Thick Cushions for Floor Sitting 15.7'' Colorful Tufted Sitting Mat for Adults Kids Tatami Classroom Chair Yoga Living Room • Amazon Business $50.79 2 $101.58
4 Pack Airplane Toys, Upgrade 17.5" Large Throwing Foam Plane, 2 Flight Mode Glider Plane, Flying Toy for Kids, Gifts for 3 4 5 6 7 Year Old Boy, Outdoor Sport Toys Birthday Party Favors Foam Airplane • Amazon Business $19.99 3 $59.97
ApudArmis 60 PCS Giant Tumble Tower, (Stack up to 5Ft) Pine Wooden Stacking Timber Game with 1 Dice Set - Classic Block Giant Outdoor Game for Teens Adults Family • Amazon Business $55.99 1 $55.99
Crayola Crayon Classpack, 800 Count, Bulk School Supplies For Teachers, Large Crayon Box, 8 Colors • Amazon Business $50.54 1 $50.54
Sharp and Dull Pencil Buckets for Classroom, Set of 2 Metal Tin Pails, Back to School Teachers Classroom Management Organization Supplies by 4E's Novelty • Amazon Business $16.65 3 $49.95
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 500 Pack, Pre-Sharpened Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk with Latex-Free Eraser Top, Yellow Pencils for Office and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $40.99 1 $40.99
OleOletOy Super Tic Tac Toe and Giant Checkers Set Board Game with 24 Checker Pieces Reversible Rug, Classic Indoor and Outdoor Activity for Kids and Adults, Best for Camping, Backyard, or Lawn Game • Amazon Business $17.95 2 $35.90
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener for Colored Pencils 7-11.5mm, Fully Automatic Pencil Sharpener, Robot Pencil Sharpener, Rechargeable Hands-Free Pencil Sharpener for Large Pencils, Home, Classroom • Amazon Business $30.00 1 $30.00
BooTaa 29" Large Dart Board for Kids, Kids Dart Board with Sticky Balls, Boys Toys, Indoor/Sport Outdoor Fun Party Play Game Toys, Birthday Gifts for 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Year Old Boys Girls • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Tower Surge Protector Power Strip 10 ft, TESSAN Long Flat Extension Cord with Multiple Outlets, 8 AC Outlets with 4 USB Ports (1 USB C), Charging Station with Surge Protection, for Home Office Dorm • Amazon Business $29.73 1 $29.73
Pencil Dispenser Holder Green Stainless Steel Dispenser for Pencils with 6 Beautiful stickers for Decoration Metal Pencil Dispenser for Classroom Home Office Teachers Students (Pencils Not Included) • Amazon Business $28.79 1 $28.79
Kmuxilal 2023 2 Pack Kids Bow and Arrow Set with LED Flash Lights, 14 Suction Cup Arrows and Fluorescence Standing Target-Perfect Indoor and Outdoor Archery Set Toy Gift for Boys and Girls Ages 4-12 • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Covelico Exercise Dice for Kids - Fun Physical Education Kids Movement Toys & Kids Dice Game, Exercise Equipment for Kids - Indoor Recess & PE Equipment for Outdoor Games, Kids Exercise Equipment Toys • Amazon Business $26.85 1 $26.85
School Smart New Teacher Starter Pack Desk Kit, Pink - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult • School Specialty $26.68 1 $26.68
5 Tier Paper Organizer, Letter Tray Paper Holder Desk Organizers Classroom Storage, Document Office Mail Organizer, File Organizer Desktop for Office School Home Magazine Scrapbook Folders • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Sportime Max ProRubber Football, Junior, Size 6 - Leather/Rubber - Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $11.54 2 $23.08
OREO Original, OREO Golden, CHIPS AHOY! & Nutter Butter Cookie Snacks Variety Pack, School Lunch Box Snacks, 56 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $21.72 1 $21.72
Spelling Tricks and Rules for 3rd-4th Graders: To Learn, Improve, & Have Fun with Spelling • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Mattel Games Pictionary Board Game, Drawing Game for Kids, Adults and Game Night, Unique Catch-All Category for 2 Teams (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $18.40 1 $18.40
Sensory Toys Liquid Motion Timer Bubbler 3 Set - Best Fidget Toys for Kids Adults for Stress and Anxiety Relief, Calming Tool for Autism Children, Stocking Stuffers Kids Toddlers • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Crayola Colors of The World Markers, Skin Tone Markers, Classroom Supplies, Gift for Kids, 24 Count (Styles Vary) • Amazon Business $5.99 3 $17.97
5 Pack Math Sign Magnetic Teacher Tools, Greater Than and Less Than, Plus, Minus, Equal to, Animal Math Magnets for Teacher School Classroom Supplies, Help Kids to Learn and Understand Math • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Hasbro Gaming Guess Who? Board Game, with People and Pets Cards, The Original Guessing Game for Kids, Ages 6 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $16.21 1 $16.21
Phonics For Adults: Adult Phonics Reading Program • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
6 Sets Hall Passes for Classrooms, Unbreakable Hall Lanyards School Passes for Hall Bathroom Nurse Library Boy Girl and Office School Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
Learning Resources Growth Mindset Game For Boys Girls Teens | Card Games For Kids Ages | Family & Classroom Games | Cognitive Behavior Therapy CBT | Learning Games | Social Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Nabisco Sweet Treats Cookie Variety Pack OREO, OREO Golden & CHIPS AHOY!, 30 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $12.97 1 $12.97
Nabisco Team Favorites Variety Pack, OREO Mini, CHIPS AHOY! Mini, Teddy Grahams Honey & Barnum's Animal Crackers, School Snacks, 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $12.97 1 $12.97
Tic Tac Toe (Bulk Pack of 24) 5"x5" Foam Tic-Tac-Toe Mini Board Game Toys for Kids, Birthday Party Favors, Goody Bag Stuffers, Classroom Prizes & Occupational Therapy, Stocking Stuffers • Amazon Business $12.50 1 $12.50
MDCGFOD 36 Pack Valentines Day Gifts for Kids, Rainbow Scratch Heart Crads Valentine crafts for Kids - Create Magic Color Scratch Art for School Classroom Game Prizes Valentines Party Favors • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
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 $9.99 1 $9.99
Martin Sports Soccer Ball - Size 4 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $9.86 1 $9.86
Martin Sports Soccer Ball - Size 5 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $9.86 1 $9.86
62 Pcs All are Welcome Bulletin Board Classroom Decorations Welcome Back to School Banner Diversity Poster Educational Wall Decorations for Preschool Elementary Middle School Students (Bright Color) • Amazon Business $9.59 1 $9.59
Gooji Punch Cards 100 Pack Incentive Loyalty Reward Card for Teacher, Behavior Punch Cards for Kids, Homeschool Classroom Supplies for Motivation, Business 3.5 inch x 2 inch • Amazon Business $9.50 1 $9.50
Juvale Wooden Perpetual Block Calendar for Desk, Wood Month Date Display Blocks for Teachers, Students, Classroom, Rustic Farmhouse Office Decor, Desk Accessories (5 x 4 In) • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
Hasbro Gaming Trouble Board Game for Kids Ages 5 and Up 2-4 Players (Packaging may vary) • Amazon Business $8.63 1 $8.63
Punch Card, 100pcs Reward Incentive Card for Teacher, Behavior Chart for Kids, Homeschool Classroom Supplies for Motivation • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Punch Card, 100pcs Reward Incentive Card for Teacher, Behavior Chart for Kids, Homeschool Classroom Supplies for Motivation • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$1,056.54

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.98

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,107.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$195.42

Total project goal

$1,302.79

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