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Mrs. Fiorilli (Mama Fio) from Cliffwood NJ is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Forming Connections

Help me give my students the opportunity to form connections with their peers.

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Forming connections among students within the school environment is essential for creating a positive and supportive learning community. These connections foster a sense of belonging and inclusion, which in turn leads to enhanced student motivation and engagement in their studies. When students feel connected to their peers, they are more likely to collaborate, communicate, and share ideas, resulting in a more enriching and dynamic learning experience. These connections also help students develop important social and emotional skills, such as empathy, teamwork, and conflict resolution, which are crucial for success both in and out of the classroom. Ultimately, by promoting a sense of community and connectedness among students, schools can create a more positive and conducive environment for learning and academic achievement.

Mrs. Fiorilli (Mama Fio)
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sportime 6-Team Pursuit Ball Game, Set of 6 Goals and 72 Balls • Amazon Business $318.97 3 $956.91
Garybank Conversation Cubes W/Tic Tac Toe Game,Great Conversation Starter-Building Relationship,Wooden Block for Family Game Night,School Counselor Supplies,Therapy Icebreaker Game for Kid Teen Adult • Amazon Business $19.98 40 $799.20
KINDEN 15 Pipe Pipeline Team Building Activities Kit Group Games, Field Day Games • Amazon Business $25.99 12 $311.88
FlagHouse Meet and Greet Thumball • School Specialty $20.99 12 $251.88
Everlast Memory Maze Team Building Activities - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $186.37 1 $186.37

Materials cost

$2,506.24

Vendor shipping charges

 $43.82

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$37.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,617.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$461.94

Total project goal

$3,079.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $3,079.59

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 $3,079.59

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