Help me give my students a time to collaborate while playing, instead of spending more time on technology.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Howell's classroom raised $491
This project is fully funded
My Project
This year, I have some very creative and curious students! They like learning new things and are always asking questions. Although technology is great for research and learning, they spend a lot of time on their computers.
I want to give my students time to build, create, and collaborate with their classmates.
Unfortunately, we live in a place that has a lot of very cold days where we spend recess inside. I want them to spend their inside recess time, actually playing. These resources will help me foster that! This will also help with their communication and problem solving skills. I can see so many benefits and I can't wait for my students to try all of the new things.
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
LEGO Classic Medium Brick Box - 10696
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$42.26
2
$84.52
Chichalk Hexagonal Building Blocks 160 Piece, STEM Toys Building Sets Kids Building Toys for 5+ Year Old Boys Girls, Educational Kids Toys Connecting Toys Preschool Classroom Must Haves Birthday Gifts
• Amazon Business
$17.99
3
$53.97
Straw Constructor Toys STEM Building Toys 1200Pcs Toys Aged for 3 4 5 6 7 8+ Interlocking Plastic Toys Engineering Toys Thin Tube Blocks Toy Educational Toy Kit for Classroom Kids Toys Gift Set…
• Amazon Business
$42.99
1
$42.99
Juboury 1054Pcs Building Toy Building Blocks Bars Different Shape Educational Construction Engineering Set 3D Puzzle, Interlocking Creative Connecting Kit, Great STEM Toy for Both Boys and Girls
• Amazon Business
$20.98
2
$41.96
Gears! Gears! Gears!r 150-Piece Super Building Set
• AKJ Education
$40.14
1
$40.14
Bubble Pop Building Blocks Game (balancing puzzle board game)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$24.00
1
$24.00
FUBAODA Kids 600pcs Set Building Blocks Construction Toy - Learning Playset STEM Educational Kit Child Branin Development Preschool Kindergarten Toy
• Amazon Business
$18.99
1
$18.99
Ultimate Book of Origami Animals
• Blick Art Materials
$14.99
1
$14.99
The Ultimate Origami Book
• Blick Art Materials
$14.11
1
$14.11
Spot It! Classic Card Game | Game for Kids | Age 6+ | 2 to 8 Players | Average Playtime 15 Minutes | Purple and Yellow Packaging | Made by Zygomatic
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
Continuum Games Old Maid Classic Card Game - Children Ages 4 & Up
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
Mattel UNO Card Game
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$8.96
1
$8.96
Materials cost
$366.61
Vendor shipping charges
$14.95
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.50
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$417.06
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$73.60
Total project goal
$490.66
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$490.66
2 Donors
-$245.33
Donations toward project cost
-$208.53
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$36.80
match offer
-$245.33
Match offer toward project cost
-$208.53
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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