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Ms. Smiths from Salinas, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Good Times at Center Time

Help me give my students hands-on activities for center time. I have coloring pixel art worksheets, but with the requested puzzle sets, my students can see how it can move from paper to a hands-on challenge.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Smiths's classroom raised $252

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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

These items will be made available for the students to use during their center time. Although I have activities that provide additional support for our learning objectives, I think it would be nice to add a little bit of fun to our center time.

Pixel art puzzles, building manipulatives, board games, and Play-Doh will all provide hands-on fun while giving my students a chance to think outside the box.

These activities don’t receive grades to post on report cards. They can’t be found in state standards. What they do offer are ways to be self-expressive, imaginative, and motivated to be challenged by their peers in games of competition.

Ms. Smiths Roosevelt Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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.

Salinas, CA View local requests

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

25 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Pixel Art Challenge - Math Puzzles, Pattern Blocks, Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin, Arts and Crafts, Math Manipulatives, Building Toys, Montessori • Amazon Business $12.40 4 $49.60
Joyn Toys Clip Sticks & Connectors - 460 Pieces • Kaplan Early Learning Company $32.36 1 $32.36
Hasbro Connect-4 Classic Vertical Game, Red - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $17.69 1 $17.69
Pressman Toys - Lets Go Fishin • Teachers' School Supply $17.19 1 $17.19
Pressman Checkers -- Classic Game With Folding Board and Interlocking Checkers ,5" • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
Play Doh Modeling Compound 10-Pack Case of Assorted Colors, Non-Toxic 2 oz. Cans, Halloween Toys & Party Favors, Preschool Toys for Kids, Ages 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $7.83 2 $15.66
TIKTOYS 77 PCS Play Dough Tools Kit for Kids Modeling Compound Accessories, Gift for Christmas Birthday Rewards Party Celebration Education Training • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$162.47

Vendor shipping charges

$3.66

Sales tax

$14.87

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.44

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$213.44

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.67

Total project goal

$251.11

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$251.11

2 Donors

-$251.11

Donations toward project cost

-$213.44

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.67

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$0.00

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