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

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Game On: Unlocking Learning Through Play

Help me give my students the essentials for learning centers such as the Big time learning classroom clock kit, the WCA build a sentence game, and so much more.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Henry's classroom raised $602

This project is fully funded

My Project

What I love about students is their curiosity, creativity, and ability to see the world in ways that adults sometimes overlook. They approach learning with enthusiasm, ask thought-provoking questions, and bring a unique energy to every lesson. Their resilience and adaptability are inspiring.

My goals for this project are to boost my students engagement by making learning fun.

Keeping students involved and excited about lessons can do just that.

Classroom learning games can make a real difference in how students absorb information. These games engage them in active problem-solving, teamwork, and critical thinking while making learning fun. Games help reinforce concepts in an interactive way, encourage participation, and cater to different learning styles. Whether it's a trivia challenge, a collaborative puzzle, or an immersive storytelling experience, they transform lessons into memorable moments that stick with students far beyond the classroom.

Ms. Henry CICS - Loomis Primary Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Big Time@trade; Learning Classroom Clock Kit • Nasco $63.71 1 $63.71
WCA Build-A-Sentence Game - Grades 1-4 - Kids • School Specialty $38.99 1 $38.99
Lakeshore Pop to Win! Math Game - Gr. 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Lakeshore Match & Sort Social-Emotional Quickies - Gr. 2-3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Lakeshore Place Value Mystery House Game • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Aizweb Regrouping Base Ten Place Value,Addition and Subtraction Math Manipulatives,Magnetic Dry Erase Board for 1st 2nd 3rd Grade Student Classroom Must Haves,Math Games for Kids Homeschool Supplies • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Shell Education Conquering Second Grade - Grade 2 - Kids • School Specialty $25.49 1 $25.49
Addition Tower of Math Game • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
Subtraction Tower of Math Game • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
Lakeshore Context Clues Grab & Play Game - Gr. 1-2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
Magnet for Kids Science Experiment Kits Electromagnet and Simple Circuit Kit Tools for School Lab Education Physics Projects Icluding Bar/Ring/Horseshoe • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Poraxy 5 Set STEM Kits for Kids Ages 8-10, Model Car Kits, Wooden 3D Puzzles, Educational Science Experiment Kits, Building Toys for Ages 8-13, Gifts for Boys and Girls 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Year Old • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
GobiDex Crystal Growing Kit, Science Kits for Kids Age 8-12, Grow Fast in (24H) Science Experiments Lab Toys, DIY STEM Projects Learning & Educational Toys, Crafts Gift Boys & Girls Ages 6 7 8 9 10 12 • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Math Blast! Cool Math Games for Kids 8-12 - Fun Educational Math Game for Home & Classroom - Practice Math The Fun Way with Math Kids, Math Games for Kids, & More • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Power Pen!® Reading Comprehension Quiz Cards - Gr. 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
Dino Eggs Dig Kit, 12 Pack Dinosaur Eggs Excavation Science Experiments Kits for Kids 4-12, Easter Basket / Stocking Stuffers, Toys for 3+ 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Year Old Boys Girl • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
UNGLINGA 60+ Science Experiments Kits for Kids, Boys Girls Toys Gifts, Science Lab S.T.E.M Activities Educational Project with Chemistry Set, Erupting Volcano, Color • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59
50 Social Studies Labs: Learning Activities for Kids (50 Stem Labs) • Amazon Business $11.14 1 $11.14

Materials cost

$458.77

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.55

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$511.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$90.21

Total project goal

$601.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $601.41

3 Donors

-$298.50

Donations toward project cost

-$257.47

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.03

match offer

-$298.51

Match offer toward project cost

-$253.73

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.78

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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