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Ms. Cockrell from Lafayette, LA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Cockrell's classroom raised $499

Escape to Algebra

Help me give my students rewards and incentives for accomplishing a mathematical break-out task.

This project expired on April 10, 2022.

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Ms. Cockrell Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy
Lafayette, LA Grades 6-8

My Students

I teach seventh-grade mathematics and the eighth-grade Algebra I classes in a STEM school that is a combination middle and high school. We are a school of choice that serves students who are interested in the STEM fields: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

My students ask great questions and enjoy activities and projects that allow them to explore in order to find answers to those questions.

They do problem-solving in a real-world context, they are extremely competitive, and they are always open to a good competition.

My Project

I have written a number of escape room activities that are an application of mathematical concepts that my students have learned. This project will allow for an extension of this escape room activity.

My students have fallen in love with the whole concept of escape rooms and are incredibly excited and engaged every time they have an opportunity to participate in one.

I have incorporated this into my classroom through the use of locked treasure boxes that must be unlocked by completing a number of math activities. Students look for clues in the midst of their math work in order to unlock the box to find treasure or clues to the next lock! I incorporate mathematics problems and intriguing puzzles, both of which require critical thinking.

I am requesting items to use as the treasures that students will discover when they are able to achieve the break in. They get so very excited about the simplest of treats and trinkets, and these items would add another level of interest to this activity that has already become a favorite!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

93 students impacted 66 donors
Ms. Cockrell Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy Grades 6-8

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Lafayette, LA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

93 students impacted 66donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
OREO Original, OREO Golden, CHIPS AHOY! & Nutter Butter Cookie Snacks Variety Pack, Holiday Christmas Cookies, 2 Count (Pack of 56) • Amazon Business $12.88 4 $51.52
Tootsie Roll Child's Play Favorites, Funtastic Candy Variety Mix Bag, Peanut Free, Gluten Free, 5 Pounds • Amazon Business $15.86 3 $47.58
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit, Gluten Free, Bulk Pack, 0.9 oz Individual Single Serve Bags 40 Count (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $7.48 5 $37.40
200 PCS Party Favors Toy Assortment for Kids,Carnival Prizes and School Classroom Rewards,Pinata Filler Toys for Kids Birthday Party,Bulk Toys Treasure Box for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $31.95 1 $31.95
JOLLY RANCHER Assorted Fruit Flavored Hard Candy, Holiday, 5 lb Bag (360 Pieces) • Amazon Business $10.53 3 $31.59
Laffy Taffy Jar, Sour Apple, 145 Count • Amazon Business $11.77 2 $23.54
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit, Gluten Free, Bulk Pack, 0.9 oz Individual Single Serve Bags 40 Count (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $7.48 3 $22.44
TRU RED Pre-Sharpened Wooden Pencil, 2.2mm, #2 Medium Lead, 72/Pack (TR58564) • Staples $4.33 4 $17.32
Tootsie Roll Child's Play Favorites, Funtastic Candy Variety Mix Bag, Peanut Free, Gluten Free, 5 Pounds • Amazon Business $15.86 1 $15.86
Mini Cube Puzzle Party Favors for Kids, Libay 20 Pack Magic Cube Party Puzzle Game Toys Classroom Rewards and School Prize for Students, Stress Relief Toys Giveaway Goody Bag Filler Birthday Gift • Amazon Business $14.44 1 $14.44
DUM DUMS Lollipops, Variety Flavor Mix, 200 Count Bag • Amazon Business $7.18 2 $14.36
JOVITEC 48 Pieces Googly Eye Finger Puppets Wiggly Eyeball Finger Puppet Rings Eye Finger Toy for Kids Party Favor, 5 Colors • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
AIEX 25 Pcs Slap Bracelets with Colorful Hearts Face Animal Print Prizes Slap Bands for Boys and Girls Birthday Party Halloween Easter Favors • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
ZMLM Scratch Paper Art Bookmarks Kids: 36 Set 2 Style Magic Rainbow DIY Bookmark Art Craft Paper Bookmark Gift Tag Party Favor Pack Activity Bulk Making Kit for Boys Girls Birthday Game • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Tuko 20PCS Sticky Hands, Sticky Fingers,Kids' Party Favor Sets， Fun Toys, Party Favors, Wacky Fun Stretchy Glitter Sticky Hands, Party Favors, Birthday Parties, Toys for Sensory Kids,20PCS • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Waterproof Vinyl Stickers Pack for Laptop Water Bottle Party Supplies(50Pcs Neon Style) • Amazon Business $6.29 1 $6.29
Lysol Clean & Fresh Multi-Surface Cleaner, Cool Adirondack Air, 48oz • Amazon Business $2.54 2 $5.08
Staples Erasers, Assorted Colors, Dozen (771352) • Staples $0.39 12 $4.68

Materials cost

$356.81

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $31.22

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$423.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.71

Total project goal

$498.09

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $498.09

63 Donors

-$197.93

Donations toward project cost

-$178.69

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.24

Matching donations from our partners

-$287.87

Match offers toward project cost

-$244.69

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.18

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$12.29

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 $0.00

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