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Ms. Ward from Springfield, MA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Escape the Unit

Help me give my students a fun competition to show what they know!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ward's classroom raised $276

This project is fully funded

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

Combination locks secure the lockboxes, which will contain test questions. The first person or team to solve all the puzzles correctly will earn a cute star prize and of course a perfect score.

Much more fun than a test, a competition!

Through using escape rooms in our classroom, students are tested on content but in a fun way. Answering questions, students will get a code they can put into the lock box to get to the next stage of questions. This method also lets students see what mistakes they make instantly. If they don't get the right code, one of their answers is incorrect and they can't move on to the next level. This allows students to make sure they master the material and get a good grade.

Ms. Ward Springfield Central High School Grades 9-12

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Springfield, MA 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

150 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bin Buddy Steel Storage Box For Padlock | 7" x 4" x 2" Compact Design | Great For Storing Jewelry, Heirlooms, Passports, Cash, Small Valuables • Amazon Business $16.65 6 $99.90
Kasyat 100 Pcs Star Smile Face Stress Balls Bulk 2.2 Inch Mini Foam Smile Ball Yellow Small Stress Relief Toy for School Reward Student Prizes Birthday Party Favor • Amazon Business $30.99 2 $61.98
ZHEGE Combination Lock Outdoor 2 Pack, 4 Digit Resettable Weatherproof Combination Padlock for Gym, School, Gates, Doors, Hasps Storage (Pink, 2 Pack) • Amazon Business $9.88 1 $9.88
ZHEGE Combination Lock, 4 Digit Code Padlock, Gym Locker Lock with DIY Name Tags, Combo Lock Outdoor for Backyard Gates, Fence, Sheds • Amazon Business $9.88 1 $9.88
ZHEGE Combination Padlocks, 4 Digit Number Code for Gym Lock, School Lock, Locker Lock, Employee Lock(Red, Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $9.88 1 $9.88
ZHEGE Combination Lock Outdoor 2 Pack, 4 Digit Resettable Weatherproof Combination Padlock for Gym, School, Gates, Doors, Hasps Storage (Yellow, 2 Pack) • Amazon Business $9.88 1 $9.88

Materials cost

$201.40

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$234.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.37

Total project goal

$275.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $275.79

1 Donor

-$275.79

Donations toward project cost

-$234.42

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.37

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 $0.00

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