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Mrs. Michelle from East Haven, CT is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hands-On Games for Learning, Play, and Planet-Friendly Thinking

Help me give my students games for interacting during speech and language learning!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Michelle's classroom raised $218

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students thrive when learning feels like play. That’s why I’m requesting engaging educational games—What’s in Ned’s Head, Pancake Pile-Up, Shelby’s Snack Shack, Noodle Knockout, and Frankie’s Food Truck Fiasco—that support early learning goals like critical thinking, fine motor skills, language development, and teamwork.

These hands-on games aren’t just helping students grow academically and socially—they’re also powerful tools for introducing environmental awareness.

Each game provides natural opportunities for us to explore themes related to food systems, animals, and making sustainable choices:

Frankie’s Food Truck Fiasco and Pancake Pile-Up spark conversations about where food comes from and how we can reduce food waste.

Shelby’s Snack Shack and Noodle Knockout help students think about animals, habitats, and the importance of protecting natural resources.

What’s in Ned’s Head gives us the chance to sort and classify items, just like we do with recycling and compost in real life!

Because these games are reusable, they help reduce the need for disposable materials in the classroom and support our efforts to model eco-friendly habits. With your support, my students will learn through laughter and movement—while building the foundation for a lifelong respect for our environment.

Mrs. Michelle Deer Run Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

East Haven, CT 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

40 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Goliath What's in Ned's Head (108765) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Hasbro Gaming Crocodile Dentist Kids Board Game, Ages 4 And Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Educational Insights Frankie's Food Truck Fiasco Game, Shape Matching Award-Winning Board Game for Preschoolers & Toddlers, For 2-4 Players, Fun Family Game for Kids Ages 4+ • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
ThinkFun Zingo Bingo Award Winning Preschool Game for Pre-Readers and Early Readers Age 4 and Up - One of the Most Popular Board Games for Boys and Girls and their Parents (97700) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Educational Insights Shelby's Snack Shack Game, Preschool Math Game with Spinner for 2-4 Players, Fun Family Board Game for Kids Ages 3 4 5 • Amazon Business $20.26 1 $20.26
Learning Resources Noodle Knockout! Fine Motor Game,Fine Motor Skills Toys, 67 Pieces, Ages 4+ • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Educational Insights Pancake Pile-Up, Sequence Relay Board Game for Preschoolers, For 2-4 Players, Easter Basket Stuffers for Kids, Gift for Kids Ages 4+ • Amazon Business $15.10 1 $15.10

Materials cost

$152.31

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$184.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.57

Total project goal

$217.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $217.16

1 Donor

-$97.15

Donations toward project cost

-$92.29

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$4.86

match offer

-$108.59

Match offer toward project cost

-$92.30

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.29

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.43

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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