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Mrs. Carey from Chicago, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fun and Games at Recess Time!

Help me give my students a variety of choices to make their indoor recess fun and engaging

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Carey's classroom raised $193

This project is fully funded

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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

The weather in Chicago can be very unpredictable. We often have to spend time in the classroom for recess due to cold temperatures, snow or thunderstorms. My students love to play together and often it is the only time of the day they have choice over how they spend their time. When we are cooped up inside we are in need of engaging games, puzzles and coloring books.

These activities will help my students to be creative, practice teamwork, wait their turn, and be good sports.

I am always looking for new ways to help my students to interact without technology. Please consider making a positive difference in the life of a child and enhancing their learning experience. Thank you so much.

Mrs. Carey Dawes Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

50 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Picture Guessing Board Game New Edition, for Families and Kids Ages 8 and up (Junior) • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Habsro Gaming Operation Game | Funny Family Board Games for Kids and Adults | 1+ Players | Kids Gifts | Ages 6+ • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Crayola Glitter Crayons, Set of 24 • School Specialty $4.27 4 $17.08
Hasbro Gaming Jenga Wooden Blocks Stacking Tumbling Tower Kids Game Ages 6 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Lite Brite Peg and Template Refill Pack, Light Up Drawing Board Accessories, LED Drawing Board Pegs with Colors, Toys for Creative Play, Light Toys for Kids Aged 4 + • Amazon Business $9.93 1 $9.93
Pressman Tic Tac Toe Classic Game - Elementary - Kids - Durable • School Specialty $9.37 1 $9.37
Hasbro Gaming Trouble Board Game for Kids Ages 5 and Up 2-4 Players (Packaging may vary) • Amazon Business $8.63 1 $8.63
Crayola? Crayons, Assorted Colors, 24/Box (523024) • Quill.com $1.79 4 $7.16
Crayola Uni-Creatures Coloring Book, 64 Unicorn Coloring Pages, Gift for Kids, Ages 3, 4, 5, 6, • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Crayola Epic Book of Awesome (288 Pages), Kids Coloring Book Activity Set, Animal Coloring Pages, Holiday Gift for Kids, 3+ • Amazon Business $5.88 1 $5.88
Crayola Colors of the World Coloring Book, Gift for Kids, 96 Pages • Amazon Business $4.90 1 $4.90

Materials cost

$128.91

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.64

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$163.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.85

Total project goal

$192.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $192.33

1 Donor

-$96.16

Donations toward project cost

-$81.74

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.42

match offer

-$96.16

Match offer toward project cost

-$81.74

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.42

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 $0.00

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