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

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Enhance Learning Through Play

Help me give my students the opportunity to collaborate and have fun with each other. These games will give my students a creative and imaginative way to start each and every day.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Bruns's classroom raised $711

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students are an active and spunky bunch that loves to play! They are still learning to take turns effectively, communicate, and embrace their creative sides. Every child is different which is why you will see games/stem items that vary from one, two, and even eight players.

My Project

Most students look forward to recess. I want to have the ability to help my kids learn through play. The best way to learn how to collaborate, effectively communicate, and take turns is through play. My students enjoy spending quality time together in a non-academic setting. The games listed are ones that my student are wanting and have asked for. I also loved the idea that my students wanted a very wide range of games and stem items. This ensures that every child can play with something that sparks their creative mind!

Mrs. Bruns Sara Atwater Denman Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Quincy, IL View local requests

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

20 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Compatible Magnetic Tiles Building Blocks STEM Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls Learning by Playing Montessori Toys Toddler Kids Activities Games - 102pcs Advanced Set • Amazon Business $61.99 1 $61.99
Clip Connect 100 Pieces | Diameter 1.5", Interlocking Solid Plastic Building Blocks Set Early STEM Educational Toy for Preschool Kids Boys and Girls, Promotes Fine Motor Skills & Sensory Development1 • Amazon Business $17.98 3 $53.94
Jenga Game Wooden Blocks Stacking Tumbling Tower Kids Game Ages 6 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $22.04 2 $44.08
RAINBOW TOYFROG Straw Constructor STEM Building Toys 300 pcs Interlocking Plastic Educational Toys Engineering Building Blocks -Construction Blocks- Kids Toy for 3-12 Year Old Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $19.89 2 $39.78
LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box 10698 Build Your Own Creative Toys, Kids Building Kit (790 Pieces) • Amazon Business $37.90 1 $37.90
ThinkFun Gravity Maze Marble Run Brain Game and STEM Toy for Boys and Girls Age 8 and Up – Toy of the Year Award Winner • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
USAOPOLY Telestrations Original 8 Player, Family Board Game, A Fun Family Game for Kids and Adults, Family Game Night Just Got Better, The Telephone Game Sketched Out, Multicolor • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
DynkoNA Plastic Boxes with Lids, Clear Storage Bins Set of 6 • Amazon Business $25.55 1 $25.55
Sorry Giant Edition Family Board Game, for Ages 6 & up, Indoor Outdoor Game • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Chess Armory 15" Wooden Chess Set with Felted Game Board Interior for Storage • Amazon Business $24.64 1 $24.64
Creative Kids Flakes - 600 Piece Interlocking Plastic Disc Set for Fun, Creative Building - Educational STEM Construction Toy for Boys & Girls - Non Toxic, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Skillmatics Newton's Tree | Fun Family Game of a Tumbling Tree | Balancing, Stacking, Strategy and Skill Building for Ages 6-99 | Gifts for Kids | Rectangle Box • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
MONOPOLY Classic Game • Amazon Business $19.82 1 $19.82
Hasbro Connect 4 Game • Amazon Business $9.84 2 $19.68
SUNEE Plastic Mesh Zipper Pouch 10x14 in (Black, 18 Packs),Extra Large Water-Resistant Zip Bag for School Office Supplies, Puzzles & Games Organizing Storage • Amazon Business $19.65 1 $19.65
Aggravation • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
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 $15.95 1 $15.95
Spin Master Games Cardinal Games Jumanji The Game Action Game, Multicolor • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Kerplunk Classic Kids Game with Marbles, Sticks and Game Unit, Easy-to-Learn, Makes a Great Gift for 5 Year Olds and Up • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
HASBRO GAMING:Chutes and Ladders Board Game • Amazon Business $11.14 1 $11.14
Hasbro Gaming Guess Who? Game Original Guessing Game for Kids Ages 6 and Up for 2 Players • Amazon Business $9.84 1 $9.84
Trouble Board Game for Kids Ages 5 and Up 2-4 Players • Amazon Business $9.84 1 $9.84

Materials cost

$565.70

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$604.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$106.62

Total project goal

$710.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$710.81

6 Donors

-$280.27

Donations toward project cost

-$238.23

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.04

Matching donations from our partners

-$430.54

Match offers toward project cost

-$365.96

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$64.58

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