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Mrs. Wise from Houston, TX is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Engaging Independent Activities

Help me give my students engaging games that focus on reinforcing the skills learned in class!

  • $542 goal

This project expired on November 7, 2025.

This project expired on November 7, 2025.

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

I’m requesting resources that will help my students grow as independent learners while also giving them the chance to work together in fun and meaningful ways. The Unlock it! Number set will allow students to practice skills such as number recognition, matching and counting from 1 to 20. The materials I’ve selected will allow students to practice academic skills with their peers in small groups, encouraging collaboration, critical thinking, and communication. These activities will support a variety of learning styles and promote social-emotional growth as students take ownership of their learning. With these tools, my goal is to create an engaging classroom environment where learning is active, joyful, and student-centered every day.

Mrs. Wise Griggs EC-PK-K School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Houston, TX 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

HBCU Alum Never Before Funded 22 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Torlam Sight Word Games Frog Site Words Educational Flash Cards Kindergarten Phonics Learning Games Toys for Kids, Homeschool Supplies, Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Grade Classroom Must Have • Amazon Business $33.99 2 $67.98
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Pixel Art Challenge - Math Puzzles, Pattern Blocks, Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin, Arts and Crafts, Math Manipulatives, Building Toys, Montessori • Amazon Business $12.40 5 $62.00
Torlam Magnetic Ten-Frame Set - Math Manipulative for Elementary - 5 Ten Frames & 55 Magnetic Counters for Kids, Kindergarten Math Games (Upgraded Version for Hand-held & 2 Black Pens) • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
1000+ PCS Party Favors for Kids, Fidget Toys Pack, Birthday Gift,Christmas Stocking Stuffers,Christmas Gift,Treasure Box, Goodie Bag Stuffers, Carnival Prizes,Pinata Filler Sensory Toy for Classroom • Amazon Business $33.79 1 $33.79
4 Pop FIDGET Toy Bundle (assorted designs; social emotional learning focus tools, sensory calming corner, mental health, emotional awareness fidgets) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $15.00 2 $30.00
Lakeshore Letter Crayons Word Building Center - Phonics Games for Beginning Readers, Reading Manipulatives • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Childcraft Manipulative Number Locks, Set of 20 • School Specialty $26.99 1 $26.99
54 PCS Magnetic Blocks, Magnetic Building Blocks for Toddlers 3+, Montessori Toys, Magnet Cubes, Preschool STEM Educational Sensory Magnet Toys for Kids Ages 3-5 Year Old Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $25.26 1 $25.26
75 PCS Magnetic Number Bonds Set - Magnetic Numbers for Whiteboard, Number Bonds Game, Number Line Magnets, Math Aids Accessories Supplies for Classroom, Kindergarten Math Manipulatives - Simply Magic • Amazon Business $24.00 1 $24.00
Wallxin Number Matching Counting Games, Fine Motor Toys,Preschool Kindergarten Math Manipulatives Montessori Learning Teaching Tool Gifts for Toddler 1 2 3 Boys Girls • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Step into Reading - Kindergarten Phonics Readers Boxed Set - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $18.21 1 $18.21
LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 Building Toy Set - Featuring Storage, Includes Train, Car, and a Tiger Figure, and Playset for Kids, Boys, and Girls Ages 4-99 • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Core Skills Phonics Kindergarten • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Carson-Dellosa Manipulative Ez-Spin: Addition Facts Grades K-2 18 Wheels (120227) • Quill.com $8.72 1 $8.72
Carson-Dellosa Manipulative Ez-Spin: Subtraction Facts Grades K-2 18 Wheels (120228) • Quill.com $5.30 1 $5.30

Materials cost

$420.19

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.20

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$460.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$81.30

Total project goal

$541.99

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