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Ms. Acosta from Yonkers, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Geniuses in the Making... But, We Need Your Help!

Help me give my students stimulating games and puzzles so that every time they step into my library, the wheels start turning!

  • $288 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! 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

Please help my library become the place children consider their safe haven! As much as I wish I could get my kids to pick up a book and start reading off the bat, it's going to take a bit more persuading to get that done. The plan is to have my 400+ students associate the library with their happy place.

I want to provide stimulating games such as Battleship, Chess, checkers, and fun puzzles and that is where you as the donor step in!

I need help funding this idea as I am still a graduate student with limited funds. The goal is to have kids WANT to come into the library and eventually, fingers crossed, they'll look up at a shelf and pick up a book!

Ms. Acosta School 23 Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Acosta

Yonkers, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

400 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
USA Map Puzzle – Map of USA – US Jigsaw Puzzle – Educational History – 100 Piece Puzzles – The Exceptional Edition – Geography Puzzle – California | Texas | Florida | New York | Maryland • Amazon Business $23.99 2 $47.98
Latin America & Caribbean Map Puzzle – Map of South America – Jigsaw Puzzle-Educational History – 100 Piece Puzzles –The New World Continent – Mexico | Brazil | Chile | Peru | Colombia | South America • Amazon Business $23.99 2 $47.98
AMEROUS 15 Inches Magnetic Wooden Chess Set - 2 Extra Queens - Folding Board - Pieces Storage Slots, Handmade Portable Travel Chess Game - Beginner Chess Set for Kids, 6 up Age • Amazon Business $31.90 1 $31.90
Battleship Classic Board Game, Strategy Game for Kids Ages 7 and Up, Fun for 2 Players • Amazon Business $14.49 2 $28.98
Crayola Dough - Silly Scents | 60x1oz Scented Play Dough Tubs in 6 Bright Colors & Scents | Great Party Favor Bags, Goody Bag Stuffers, Treasure Chest Prizes, and Christmas Stocking Stuffers for Kids • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Bracelet Making Kit - 6800 PCS Beads Bracelet Kit Arts and Crafts for Kids - Jewelry Making Kit Crafts for Girls Adults - Bracelet Making Toys Gifts for Girls Teen Girls (48 Grids) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Pressman Checkers -- Classic Game With Folding Board and Interlocking Checkers, 2 Players • Amazon Business $12.22 1 $12.22

Materials cost

$211.04

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$244.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.10

Total project goal

$287.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $287.31

1 Donor

-$287.31

Donations toward project cost

-$244.21

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.10

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 $0.00

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