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

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Engaging Indoor Recess; Games, Creativity, and Fun!

Help me give my students creative and collaborative options of play during indoor recess!

  • $873 goal

This project expired on June 21, 2025.

This project expired on June 21, 2025.

My Project

Our middle school students are amazing! They love to work collaboratively together to support each other in the classroom and beyond. During the cold months or inclement weather, our students do not have many options.

Our students need engaging activities for indoor recess to stay active, creative, and connected.

We're requesting a variety of board games, bracelet-making kits, basketballs, and other creative materials to give students options for fun and collaboration. These resources will provide meaningful, screen-free entertainment that fosters teamwork, problem-solving, and hands-on creativity. With your support, we can make indoor recess an enriching experience where students can unwind, bond, and positively express themselves!

Mrs. Kiruci Mount Vernon Elementary School Grades 6-8

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

76 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
30 Pack Wired Headphones, Adjustable On Ear Headphones, Kids Headphones with Stereo, Children Headphones Earbuds for Kids, Boys, Girls, Schools, Laptop, Travel, Plane, Tablet(Bright Colors) • Amazon Business $42.99 1 $42.99
Calm Strips: Original CLASS 30-Pack Sensory Tools (fidget toys, social emotional learning, mental health stickers, calming corner fidgets for teens) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $42.00 1 $42.00
Hasbro Battleship Game, Kids Strategy Game - Elementary-Middle School • School Specialty $20.62 2 $41.24
NewPath Learning Root Words Learning Center Game, Grades 6 to 8 - Grades 6-8 - Kids - Durable • School Specialty $38.99 1 $38.99
NewPath Learning Figurative Language Learning Center Game, Grades 6 to 8 - Grades 6-8 - Kids - Durable • School Specialty $38.99 1 $38.99
Connect Four© • Nasco $12.71 3 $38.13
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 $17.83 2 $35.66
Mindware Picwits Game - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $34.79 1 $34.79
Hasbro Classic Simon Game - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $32.77 1 $32.77
Franklin Sports Over the Door Indoor Mini-Basketball Hoop for Kids with Ball and Pump - Breakaway Pro Style Steel Rim – Shatter Resistant Backboard • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
VERTOY Friendship Bracelet Making Kit for Girls - Cool Arts and Crafts Toys for 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Years Old, Bracelet String and Rewarding Activity, Best Birthday Gifts for Teen Kids • Amazon Business $31.56 1 $31.56
Mattel Uno Card Game - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $14.99 2 $29.98
Pressman Word Hangman Game - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $26.62 1 $26.62
Trivia For Us: A Mind Game for the Culture (card game, inclusive board game) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $25.00 1 $25.00
Inspiration Play Double Ditto - a Hilarious Award-Winning Family Party Game for 4-20 Players (Ages 8 and up) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Pressman Chess Board Game Pack of 3 (PRE112412-3) • Staples $23.34 1 $23.34
Gobblet Gobblers Fun Strategy Board Game - Award Winning Kids and Family Friendly Educational Board Game by Blue Orange Games- 2 Players for Ages 5+ (105) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Hasbro Sorry! Board Game - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $17.69 1 $17.69
HTVRONT Rubber Band Bracelet Kit - 10000+ Loom Bracelet Making Kit with 450 Clips, Rubber Bands Refill Loom Set for Beginners, Rubberband Bracelets Kit for Girls Boys Birthday Parties Gift • Amazon Business $17.55 1 $17.55
Felix LeChef Friendship Bracelet Kit, Clay Beads and Letter Beads for Bracelet Making Set 7000 PCS Clay Heishi Beads and Alphabet Beads for Jewelry Making Kit, Earth Tone Neutral Colors • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Hasbro Yahtzee Dice Game - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $12.97 1 $12.97
Big Potato Snakes: A Slippery Social Deduction Game for Families and Adults | Perfect for Game Night • Amazon Business $11.81 1 $11.81
The Master Guide to Drawing Anime: How to Draw Original Characters from Simple Templates – A How to Draw Anime / Manga Books Series (Volume 1) • Amazon Business $10.63 1 $10.63
Segden 6000pcs Clay Bead Bracelet Kit,Polymer Flat Beads for Bracelet Making Kit,24 Colors Heishi Beads Letter Beads Spacer Beads for Friendship Bracelets,Crafts Gifts for Teen Girls • Amazon Business $5.69 1 $5.69

Materials cost

$654.35

Vendor shipping charges

 $47.35

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$741.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$130.86

Total project goal

$872.38

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