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Mrs. Ottolino from Pahrump NV is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Young Minds Through Engaging Learning Tools

Help me give my students a Brio train set and a Tiny Polka Dot math literacy game that will positively impact their learning journey.

  • 4 donors
  • $281 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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My Project

Dear Donors,

I am excited to introduce you to the project, "Empowering Young Minds Through Engaging Learning Tools," which aims to improve the educational experience for my students.

My classroom is filled with bright minds who deserve access to innovative resources encouraging critical thinking and curiosity. With your help, I plan to acquire classroom items that positively impact their learning journey. These items include Math for Love's Tiny Polka Dot math game and a Brio train set.

Incorporating math games into interactive learning experiences can help students develop a passion for math and reinforce key concepts. By introducing hands-on activities like building intricate train tracks, students can improve their fine motor skills and learn about concepts like velocity and momentum. Additionally, the tactile nature of these activities can foster a love for engineering and problem-solving, boosting students' confidence in their abilities.

Your generous contribution will directly impact my students' learning environment. Together, we can empower young minds, nurture their potential, and inspire a lifelong love of learning. Thank you for supporting the future leaders of tomorrow.

Mrs. Ottolino
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
BRIO 33097 Cargo Railway Deluxe Set | 54 Piece Train Toy with Accessories and Wooden Tracks for Kids Age 3 and Up,Multi • Amazon Business $189.99 1 $189.99
Math 4 Love Tiny Polka Dot Math Literacy Game • Kaplan Early Learning Company $15.26 1 $15.26

Materials cost

$205.25

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$238.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$42.06

Total project goal

$280.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $280.39

3 Donors

-$140.20

Donations toward project cost

-$119.17

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.03

match offer

-$140.19

Match offer toward project cost

-$119.16

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.03

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 $0.00

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