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Mrs. Jones from Kansas City, MO is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Growing Minds, One Game at a Time

Help me give my students educational games, and engaging toys for our classroom!

  • $678 goal

This project expired on October 11, 2025.

This project expired on October 11, 2025.

My Project

Dear Donors,

As a young African American special education teacher, I sincerely thank you for your generous support.

Your donations of educational toys and games have made a powerful impact in my classroom. For many of my students, these resources are more than just tools for learning—they are bridges to communication, confidence, and joy. Watching my students light up as they engage with materials that are both fun and tailored to their unique learning needs fills my heart with hope. Your kindness is helping shape not only young minds, but a future where every child—regardless of ability—feels seen, supported, and inspired.

With deep gratitude,

Mrs. Jones

Mrs. Jones Nkcs Early Childhood Center Grades PreK-2

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

Kansas City, MO View local requests

More than a third 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

14 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Feed-The-Animals Fine Motor Games - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Theefun Bubble Machine: Remote Control 750ML Metal Bubble Blower Machine with High Output, Plug-in Automatic Bubble Maker Bubble Toys for Parties Wedding Birthday Indoor Outdoor Use with AC Adapter • Amazon Business $55.58 1 $55.58
12 Pcs Flexing Seating for Classroom Elementary Inflated Wobble Cushion Wiggle Seat with Pump for Sensory Kids and ADHD Kids Portable Sensory Cushion Seat for School Classroom Home Office Yoga • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Construct-A-Letter Activity Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Goliath Pop the Pig Game (PRE30546) • Quill.com $42.11 1 $42.11
Solobo Toys: EMOTIONS COIN DROP (calming corner resources; social emotional learning toy; sensory play) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $40.00 1 $40.00
Tactile Liquid Letters • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
1000+ PCS Party Favors for Kids, Fidget Toys Pack, Birthday Gift,Christmas Stocking Stuffers,Christmas Gift,Treasure Box, Goodie Bag Stuffers, Carnival Prizes,Pinata Filler Sensory Toy for Classroom • Amazon Business $33.79 1 $33.79
Catch a Letter Magnetic Learning Game • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Magnetic Wooden Educational ABC Puzzle - Learn Alphabet & Color Recognition Toy – Toddler Preschool Game – Kids Montessori Education… • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
JOYIN 2 Bottles Bubbles Refill Solutions 64 oz (up to 5 Gallon), Concentrated Solution for Bubble Machine, Gun, Wand Refill Fluid Summer, Easter Toys (Blue+Green) • Amazon Business $24.74 1 $24.74
Pressman Lets Go Fishing Game - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $23.24 1 $23.24
Goliath Sneak-A-Treat Game - Grab The Treats Before The Candy Critter Leaps! - Preschool Game, Ages 4 and Up, 2-4 Players • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Learning Resources Jumbo Magnetic Letters - Uppercase • Kaplan Early Learning Company $17.06 1 $17.06

Materials cost

$526.45

Vendor shipping charges

 $11.82

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$576.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$101.68

Total project goal

$677.85

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