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

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Growing and Glowing

Help me give my students items to be happy, healthy, and challenged in the classroom!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. X's classroom raised $1,532

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

These resources are invaluable in fostering holistic development, encouraging creativity, and enhancing academic engagement.

Utilizing educational games and art materials in the classroom serves as a transformative tool, impacting students' lives in profound ways.

Educational games offer a dynamic approach to learning, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork among students. Through these interactive activities, I aim to create an environment where learning becomes enjoyable and accessible to diverse learning styles. These games will not only reinforce academic concepts but also cultivate essential life skills such as decision-making and collaboration.

Art materials provide a channel for self-expression and exploration. By integrating art into the curriculum, I aspire to nurture creativity and imagination in students. Through various art forms, students can communicate, express emotions, and develop a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them.

Overall, incorporating educational games and art materials into my teaching strategy aims to inspire a love for learning, cultivate essential skills, and empower students to become confident and well-rounded individuals. These resources will undoubtedly make a significant difference in shaping their academic success and personal growth.

Ms. X Allendale 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.

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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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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sequencing Cards for Storytelling and Speech Therapy Game, Special Education Materials, Problem Solving, Autism Materials, Social Emotional Learning (Sequence Set 1, 2, JR Combo) • Amazon Business $92.95 1 $92.95
School Specialty SI Manufacturing Clearview Base Ten Blocks, Group Set, Red - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $77.24 1 $77.24
E-Z Ink (TM) TN227 Compatible Toner Cartridge Replacement for Brother TN227 TN227BK TN223 TN-227BK/C/M/Y High Yield to use with HL-L3270CDW HL-L3230CDW HL-L3210CW HL-L3290CDW MFC-L3710CDW (4 Pack) • Amazon Business $59.98 1 $59.98
Comprehension Game Trio: Main Idea, Summary & Inference - Grades 2-3 • Amazon Business $59.44 1 $59.44
Really Good Stuff 307407 Comprehension Game Trio: Cause and Effect, Fact Or Opinion & Context Clues - Grades 2-3 • Amazon Business $59.36 1 $59.36
Shuttle Art 304 Pack Washable Markers, 16 Assorted Colors Broad Line Conical Tip Large Markers Bulk with a Box, Bonus Caps, Home Classroom School Supplies for Toddlers Kids Adults Students Teachers • Amazon Business $56.98 1 $56.98
KALOUR Professional Colored Pencils,Set of 240 Colors,Artists Soft Core with Vibrant Color,Ideal for Drawing Sketching Shading,Coloring Pencils for Adults Artists Beginners • Amazon Business $45.99 1 $45.99
Laminating Sheets, PANDRI 500 Pack Thermal Laminator Pouches Holds 8.5 x 11 Inch, 3 Mil Clear Laminator Paper 9 x 11.5 Inch, Letter Size • Amazon Business $42.95 1 $42.95
SPARK INNOVATIONS Holiday Tell A Story Cards, Sequencing Game, Speech Therapy Materials, Autism Game, ABA Therapy Materials, Social Skills Games, ESL, ELL • Amazon Business $34.49 1 $34.49
Really Good Stuff Jumbo Magnetic Dry Erase (KWL) Know, Want, Learn Chart 17"x 22" • Amazon Business $31.78 1 $31.78
Eureka Back to School Stop Light Handwriting Practice Paper for Students, 375 pc • Amazon Business $28.36 1 $28.36
200 Sheets Gradient Cardstock Paper 8.5'' x 11'' 5 Colors Construction Paper Card Stock Printer Paper Pastel Cardstock Paper for Crafts, Cardmaking, Scrapbooking Supplies (Purple) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
The Pencil Grip Kwik Stix Solid Tempera Paint Pens, Assorted Vibrant Colors, Classic, Metallic & Neon Colors, Super Quick Drying, 24 Count - TPG-604 • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Laugh-A-Lot Phonics: Short Vowels (Parent Pack): 12 Engaging Books That Teach Key Decoding Skills to Help New Readers Soar • Amazon Business $22.48 1 $22.48
Mr. Sketch Scented Washable Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colours, 36 Count • Amazon Business $22.18 1 $22.18
Scholastic Laugh-A-Lot Phonics: Blends & Digraphs (Parent Pack) Boxed Set, Paperback, 12 per Pack (SC-736582) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Laugh-A-Lot Phonics: Long Vowels (Parent Pack): 12 Engaging Books That Teach Key Decoding Skills to Help New Readers Soar • Amazon Business $21.31 1 $21.31
Learning Well Games Context Clues—Pirate Treasure Game, Red Levels 2.0-3.5 • Amazon Business $20.04 1 $20.04
Starfall Short-Vowel Pals 16 Decodable Phonics Books • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Learning Resources Magnetic Fruit Fractions, Number Learning for Kids Math, Montessori Math, Games for Kids, Educational Indoor Games, 24 Pieces, Age 6+ • Amazon Business $19.34 1 $19.34
ARTISTRO 8 Metallic Jumbo Markers, Water-Resistant Ink, Quick-Drying, Non-Toxic, 15mm Jumbo Nylon Nibs, Can Be Used on Almost Any Surface • Amazon Business $18.69 1 $18.69
Aizweb 0-120 Dry Erase Number Line Board,Addition & Subtraction Game,Desk Whiteboard Number Chart Math Manipulative Game for Kid Age 4-8,Educational Learning Game for Kindergarten 1st Grade Homeschool • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Hapinest Sentence Building Learning Game for Kids | Grammar Reading and Speech Therapy Activities | Kindergarten 1st Grade Special Education Classroom Must Haves for Teachers and Homeschool • Amazon Business $16.98 1 $16.98
LEARNING ADVANTAGE-6002 Build-A-Sentence - Learning Games for Kids - Sentence Building and Literacy Game - Homeschool Supplies • Amazon Business $16.30 1 $16.30
13" Wide X 17" Tall Double Sided Table Top Pocket Chart – by Essex Wares – for Individual or Small Group Usage in a Classroom or at Home – Fits Standard 3” Sentence Strips and Cards (Black) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Reusable Ice Packs – Convenient Hot and Cold Ice Packs for Injuries Reusable – 7 Piece Flexible Ice Packs in Multiple Shapes and Sizes – Multi Use Ice Pack for Back Pain Relief, Neck, Shoulder • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Band-Aid Brand Adhesive Bandage Family Variety Pack, Sheer & Clear Flexible Sterile Bandages for First Aid Wound Care of Minor Cuts, Scrapes & Burns, Assorted Sizes, 280 ct • Amazon Business $14.56 1 $14.56
eeBoo: I Heard Your Feelings, Conversation Flash Cards, Reading Emotional Situations, Develop Social and Emotional Intelligence, for Ages 3 and up • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Step-by-Step Drawing People • Amazon Business $13.40 1 $13.40
Gamenote Dry Erase Alphabet and Number Flash Cards - Write and Wipe Laminated ABC Letter Tracing Practice Card for Kindergarten (47 Flashcards with 2 Rings and Marker) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Learning Resources Skill Builders! Sentence Puzzles - 112 Pieces, Educational Puzzles for Kids, Kindergartner Learning Games, Reading Games for Kids • Amazon Business $12.82 1 $12.82
Recollections Cardstock Paper, 8 1/2 X 11 Pink Buttons - 50 Sheets • Amazon Business $12.50 1 $12.50
Tenceur 48 Sheets Mouth Stickers for Crafts Clown Human Mouth Eyes Nose Stickers Face Decals Make a Face DIY Stickers Creative Stationery Sticker for Holiday Party Supplies(Stylish) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Anyone Can Draw People: Easy Step-by-Step Drawing Tutorial for Kids, Teens, and Beginners How to Learn to Draw People Book 1 • Amazon Business $11.75 1 $11.75
YTYKINOY 3 Rolls 3000pcs Colorful Eye Nose Mouth Cute Self Adhesive Stickers Cartoon DIY Sticker Decal for Handmade Crafts Toys and Home Decoration • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
How to Draw Amazing Nature: by Erin Hunting (How to Draw (for Kids)) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
How to Draw Fun Characters: by Erin Hunting (How to Draw (for Kids)) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Shuttle Art Dry Erase Markers, 25 Pack 20 Colors Whiteboard Markers,Bundled with 5 Extra Black, Fine Tip Markers for Kids,Perfect for Writing on Dry-Erase Surfaces,School Office Supplies • Amazon Business $10.17 1 $10.17
How to draw buildings and towns - guide for kids ages 10 and up: Tips for creating your own unique drawings of houses, streets and cities. (How to Draw - For Kids and Adults) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
eeBoo: What's Going on Here? Conversation Flashcards, Develops Empathy Through Friendly Illustrations of Social Situations, Develop Social and Emotional Intelligence, for Ages 3 and up • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
Draw 50 Buildings and Other Structures: The Step-by-Step Way to Draw Castles and Cathedrals, Skyscrapers and Bridges, and So Much More... • Amazon Business $9.29 1 $9.29
USUNQE 12 PCS Cartoon Face Expression Stickers Cute Creative Stationery Sticker with Eyes Nose Mouth for DIY Decorations • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
108 Pcs Face Multicultural Construction Paper Assorted Skin Tone Color Face Shaped Paper Cutouts Face Styles Cardboard Cutout for Kids Classroom Office Bulletin Board Decorations Craft Projects • Amazon Business $8.79 1 $8.79
How To Draw Scenery For Beginners: An Ultimate Drawing Book To Draw Village Scene, Forest Scene, Mountain, Sea-beach And Other Scenery For Beginners • Amazon Business $8.14 1 $8.14
How To Draw Nature For Kids: A Step By Step Drawing Book To Draw Rivers, Desert, Mountains And Other Landscapes For Kids • Amazon Business $8.14 1 $8.14
How to Draw People: Learn To Draw 50 People, From Astronaut, Firefighter To Superhero, With These Step-By-Step Guides for Kids! • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
25Sheets Red Cardstock Paper, 8.5 x 11 Card stock for Cricut, Thick Construction Paper for Card Making, Scrapbooking, Craft 90 lb / 250 gsm • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
How to Draw Mountains, Forests and Country Landscapes! Activity Book • Amazon Business $7.89 1 $7.89
How to Draw Landscapes for Kids - Volume 1 (How to Draw Books for Kids) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
How to Draw Scenery for Kids • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Mr. Pen- Rainbow Pencils, 12 Pack, 7 Color in 1 Rainbow Colored Pencil with Sharpener, Fun Pencils for Kids, Rainbow Pencils for Kids, Colored Pencils for Kids, Color Pencils for Kids • Amazon Business $5.98 1 $5.98

Materials cost

$1,138.82

Vendor shipping charges

$11.71

Sales tax

$104.20

3rd party payment processing fee

$17.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,301.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$229.73

Total project goal

$1,531.54

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,531.54

1 Donor

-$1,301.81

Donations toward project cost

-$1,301.81

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$229.73

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$0.00

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