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Mr. Cappello from Durham, NC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mr. Cappello's classroom raised $1,018

Game On! Indoor Recess Fun

Help me give my students screen-free, engaging activities to use during indoor recess.

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Mr. Cappello Creekside Elementary School
Durham, NC Grades 3-5

My Project

No one looks forward to a rainy day at school. The gloomy weather can dampen everyone’s spirits, and students miss the opportunity to enjoy their regular outdoor playtime. However, having a special collection of games, puzzles, and activities reserved specifically for indoor days can help transform a rainy day into an opportunity for fun, engagement, and connection.

When students participate in meaningful activities with their peers, they develop important skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and conflict resolution.

In a world filled with screens and instant access to information, it is especially valuable to create opportunities for children to unplug, use their imaginations, and play, create, and interact with one another in meaningful ways.

A rainy day may keep us indoors, but it doesn’t have to keep us from learning, connecting, and having fun!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

500 students impacted 8 donors
Mr. Cappello Creekside Elementary School Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Durham, NC 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

500 students impacted 8donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Veatree 206Pcs 2.28" Magnetic Building Sticks Blocks, Magnet Educational STEM Toys for Kids and Adult, 3D Puzzle with Storage Bag • Amazon Business $28.49 3 $85.47
ASNEY Upgraded Magnetic Chess Set, 15" Tournament Staunton Wooden Chess Board Game Set with Magnets, Crafted Chesspiece ans Storage Slots for Kids Adult, Includes Extra Queens • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
Pressman Chess Board Game 3/Pack (PRE112412-3) • Staples $45.49 1 $45.49
Hasbro Boggle Board Game, Grammar, Elementary (C2187) • Quill.com $21.59 2 $43.18
SUNNY AUNTIE Magnetic Tiles STEM Toys Building Set, Ages 3+ - 138 Pieces | Magnetic Tiles Building Toys, STEM Toys, Magnetic Blocks Construction Set, with 2 Cars & Guide Booklet for Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $42.74 1 $42.74
Educational Insights Kanoodle Fusion - 3D Brain Teaser Puzzles for Kids, Spatial Puzzle Games for Adults, Teens and Kids, Problem Solving Toys and Logic Puzzles, Single Player Games • Amazon Business $20.79 2 $41.58
Joyn Toys Star Puzzle Connecting Pieces - 480 Pieces • Kaplan Early Learning Company $36.05 1 $36.05
QUOKKA Puzzles for Adults 500 Pieces - 3 Set Floor Puzzles for Adults - Learning Map of The United States World Space - Educational Games - Toys for 15 Year Old Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $28.49 1 $28.49
Cotton Rope storage Basket Bins 15X10X9.3“ Woven Basket for Organizing Shelves Rectangle Decorative Baskets For storage Clothes Toys Books Towels Square Wicker Nursery basket organizer 3 pack black • Amazon Business $27.89 1 $27.89
Sanwuta 6 Packs Toy Storage Bags with Zipper,Large,Clear | Clear Waterproof Games Storage, Large Portable PVC Container, Reusable Organizer for Board Games, Building Blocks, Puzzles • Amazon Business $26.67 1 $26.67
SmartGames IQ XOXO – Compact Logic Puzzle Game with 120 Challenges for Kids & Adults, Travel-Friendly Brain Teaser in Handy Case • Amazon Business $11.50 2 $23.00
Word Whiz Electronic Flash Card - Game • AKJ Education $21.89 1 $21.89
Hasbro Gaming Operation Junior Board Game | Operation Game for Younger Kids | Ages 3 and Up | 2 to 4 Players | Preschool Games | Fun Games for Preschoolers • Amazon Business $20.00 1 $20.00
Our Solar System Floor Puzzle • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Hungry Hungry Hippos Kids Board Game, Preschool Games for 2-4 Players, Easy to Play Kids Games, Family Board Games for Kids, Kids Gifts, Ages 4 and Up • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
24 Pack Slow Rising Stress Cube , Dough Stress Balls Soft Fidget Squishy Toys for Anxiety Relief, Pull Stretch Classroom Prize Party Favors Toys for Kids • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Educational Insights Kanoodle • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
US Map Floor Puzzle • Teachers' School Supply $18.99 1 $18.99
Hasbro Gaming Scattergories Classic Game, Party Game for Adults and Teens Ages 13 and up, Board Game for 2+ Players • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Scientoy Fidget Toy Set, 35 Pcs Sensory Toy for ADD, OCD, Autistic Children, Adults, Anxiety Autism to Stress Relief and Anti Anxiety with Motion Timer, Perfect for Classroom Reward with Gift Box • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
Ravensburger - Monster Minecraft - 100 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle - XXL Pieces for Easy Assembly - Exciting, Minecraft Villain Imagery - Premium Quality - Ideal Gift - Screen-Free Fun - Children Age 6+ • Amazon Business $16.88 1 $16.88
KUTOI Pipe Building Toys, Early Learning Educational Tubular Pipes, Kids Building Blocks, STEM Toys for 3 Year Old + Boys and Girls, 72 Pcs Stim Toy Set • Amazon Business $15.49 1 $15.49
Hasbro Gaming Simon Handheld Electronic Memory Game With Lights and Sounds for Kids Ages 8 and Up • Amazon Business $15.29 1 $15.29
Lewo Wooden Stacking Board Games Building Blocks for Kids Boys Girls- 48 Pieces • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
TREND enterprises, Inc. Opposites Puzzle Set, Multicolor, 3 x 6 in, Ages 3 and Up • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Hasbro Gaming Chutes and Ladders Board Game, 2 to 4 Players, Gift for Kids, Preschool Classroom Games, Ages 3+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $12.92 1 $12.92
Hasbro Gaming Connect 4 Strategy Board Game for Ages 6 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $11.40 1 $11.40
Brain Games: Big Book of Boredom Busters: . • Amazon Business $7.70 1 $7.70
Animals, Animals, Animals! Mad Libs Junior: World's Greatest Word Game • Amazon Business $5.59 1 $5.59
Mad Libs on the Road: World's Greatest Word Game • Amazon Business $5.59 1 $5.59
Gross Me Out Mad Libs: World's Greatest Word Game • Amazon Business $5.59 1 $5.59

Materials cost

$761.74

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.09

Sales tax

 $59.42

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$864.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$152.59

Total project goal

$1,017.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,017.27

7 Donors

-$986.40

Donations toward project cost

-$839.19

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$147.21

match offer

-$30.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$25.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$4.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.88

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 $0.00

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