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Ms. Lonnecker from San Diego, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fostering Community and Building Social Skills

Help me give my students some games to help their mental health. Our students are experiencing more stress than ever-helping them create better social connections by playing games together can have a positive impact on their mental health.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Lonnecker's classroom raised $489

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

Our students are experiencing more stress than ever before, and they need opportunities to practice interacting with their peers in positive ways so they can form strong peer relationships. Feeling part of a supportive, welcoming community can help reduce their anxiety in the classroom and make them more productive learners.

Playing games together is an effective way to help students feel more comfortable with their classmates.

In addition to academic skills, our students need support in learning social skills. With so many teens onstantly on their devices, they need encouragement and support to interact with their peers.

Lastly, having fidget devices will help students focus on their assignments, in addition to helping them feel calm and ready to learn.

Ms. Lonnecker Hoover High School Grades 9-12

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.

San Diego, CA 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

100 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
JOYIN 24 Pack 14’’ Big Bubble Wands Bulk Leaf Blower Bubble (2 Dozen) for Summer Toy, Outdoor/Indoor Activity Use, Easter, Bubbles Party Favors Supplies for Kids • Amazon Business $24.60 4 $98.40
LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 Building Toy Set - Featuring Storage, Includes Train, Car, and a Tiger Figure, and Playset for Kids, Boys, and Girls Ages 4-99 • Amazon Business $18.99 3 $56.97
100 Pcs Mini Smile Face Stress Balls 1.57 Inch Colored Stress Balls in Bulk Soft Foam Funny Face Ball Small Stress Relief Balls for Teens Adults Finger Exercise School Carnival Reward Party Bag Gift • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Pop Fidget Toys Ball Its Pop Toy 9 PCS, Party Favors Easter Basket Stuffers Pop Ball It Bulk 3D Squeeze Toys Balls Fidget Toy Sensory Toys Stress Balls Fidgets Packs Kids Toys Toddler Toys • Amazon Business $14.49 2 $28.98
(30 Pack) SoulLife High-Speed Quiet Fidget Spinners Toys, Bulk Basket Stuffers, Stress Relief and Anxiety Sensory Fidget Toys Bulk, Birthday Return Gifts Party Favors Classroom Prizes for Kids • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
SCIONE 10 Pack Party Favors for Kids 4 8 12, Fidget Spinners Birthday Return Gift, Halloween Goodie Bags Stuffer Fillers for Classroom Treasure Box Prize Boys Girls • Amazon Business $12.98 2 $25.96
4 Connect in a Row Four in a Row Game Classic Family Game Line Up 4 Classic Board Game Puzzle Travel Game Easy to Set up,Play,Storage for Kids,Adults,Family Fun • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Mattel UNO Card Game • Kaplan Early Learning Company $8.96 2 $17.92
LEGO Classic Green Baseplate, Square 32x32 Stud Foundation to Build, Play, and Display Brick Creations, Great for Grassy Nature Landscapes, 11023 • Amazon Business $5.79 3 $17.37
IMPRESA Monkey String from The Original Monkey Noodle - 500 Piece Jumbo Pack - Fidget Sensory Toys for Kids with Unique Needs - Fosters Creativity, Focus, & Fun -Make Anything in 2D or 3D 13 Colors • Amazon Business $16.82 1 $16.82

Materials cost

$348.38

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$31.88

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.23

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$415.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.32

Total project goal

$488.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$488.81

1 Donor

-$488.81

Donations toward project cost

-$415.49

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$73.32

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$0.00

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