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Ms. LaCava from La Fayette, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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First Year in 5th!

Help me give my students materials for recess and other basic supplies for the year!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. LaCava's classroom raised $469

This project is fully funded

My Project

Next year will be my first year teaching 5th grade! I am making the jump from 2nd grade. I have spent the past two years collecting materials that suit the 2nd grade age level. A lot of these materials the 5th graders have outgrown.

I am looking to update my free choice/recess materials.

I believe having a wide variety of choices for students to explore helps them find their passions and the skills that go beyond the basic education. I also believe that having exciting board games that don't involve a computer screen is great for mental health and social skills.

I am also looking to collect other basic supplies such as colored pencils and review game materials.

All of these items will help me be well prepared for my transition to 5th grade. They will help me create a warm, welcoming, and creative environment for my kiddos to succeed! Thank you for your support!

Ms. LaCava C Grant Grimshaw 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.

La Fayette, NY 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

50 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Learning Resources Answer Buzzers - Set of 4, Ages 3+, Assorted Colored Buzzers, Game Show Buzzers, Perfect for Family Game and Trivia Nights, for Kids • Amazon Business $14.99 4 $59.96
Crayola Classpack Kids' Colored Pencils, Assorted Colors, 240/Carton (68-8024) • Quill.com $49.49 1 $49.49
Pictionary Game (Full pack with markers) • Amazon Business $30.69 1 $30.69
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener for Colored Pencils, Fully Automatic Robot Pencil Sharpener, Auto in & Out, Rechargeable Hands-Free Pencil Sharpener for 7-11.5mm Jumbo Pencils, Home, Classroom • Amazon Business $30.00 1 $30.00
Connect War - 4 in a Row Table Top Game for 2-6 Players, Handcrafted Wooden Games for Family and Group Play, Four in a Row Wood Game • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Magnetic Spice Rack for Refrigerator, 2 Pack Magnetic Shelf Fridge Organizer for Spice Jars, Magnet Shelves Seasoning Spice Holder with 4 Hooks for Kitchen White Board Pantry Organizers and Storage • Amazon Business $13.66 2 $27.32
Hasbro Gaming The Game of Life: Super Mario Edition Board Game for Kids Ages 8 and Up, Play Minigames, Collect Stars, Battle Bowser • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Parker Brothers Sorry! Sliders • Amazon Business $20.95 1 $20.95
Paper Mate InkJoy Gel Pens Medium Point Assorted Colors Capped 20 Count • Staples $19.44 1 $19.44
Hasbro Gaming Guess Who? Board Game, with People and Pets Cards, The Original Guessing Game for Kids, Ages 6 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $16.21 1 $16.21
Lewo Wooden Stacking Board Games Building Blocks for Kids Boys Girls- 48 Pieces • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Hasbro Gaming Wordle The Party Game for 2-4 Players, Official Wordle Board Game Inspired by New York Times, Games for Ages 14+, Word Games • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Vibrant Vibes Coloring Books For Teens: 50 Fun Coloring Pages For Teenagers With Positive Quotes To Build Resilience And Confidence • Amazon Business $7.50 1 $7.50
Mindfulness Coloring Book for Teens: Reduce Anxiety, Increase Focus, and Spark Creativity • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Anxiety Coloring Book for Teens & Adults to Reduce Stress and Anxious Thoughts • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Good Vibes Coloring Book For Teens: A Motivational and Calming Quotes Coloring Book For Teenagers With Positive Sayings and Inspirational Affirmations for Relaxing and Building Confidence • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95

Materials cost

$362.45

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.44

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$397.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$70.22

Total project goal

$468.11

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$468.11

4 Donors

-$395.41

Donations toward project cost

-$336.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$59.31

match offer

-$72.69

Match offer toward project cost

-$61.79

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.90

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