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Ms. Hayes from Memphis, TN is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Indoor Recess!

Help me give my students Etch a Sketch toys, magnetic drawing boards, magnetic toys, Play-Doh, and more, to have a productive and stimulating indoor recess!

  • $327 goal

This project expired on October 11, 2025.

This project expired on October 11, 2025.

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Help us plan our indoor recess activities!

During the winter months, students must stay inside and participate in recreation in their classrooms instead of on the playground.

The items in this project will provide entertainment and toys for students so that they can have leisure time and fun, even if they cannot go outside on the playground in the cold. These Etch a Sketch toys, magnetic drawing boards, magnetic toys, Play-Doh, and other toys will give them a break from academics, while still providing enrichment. Please help me provide entertaining and enriching activities for our kids during their down time.

As a first year teacher, I am working to build my classroom supplies to include activities and supplies that are not only academically engaging, but will keep my students occupied and having a great time during their down time as well! Having to stay indoors shouldn't mean they can't have fun!

Ms. Hayes Believe Memphis Academy Charter School Grades PreK-2

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

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Memphis, TN 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

HBCU Alum 50 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Etch A Sketch Classic Drawing Toy • Kaplan Early Learning Company $26.06 2 $52.12
30 Pack Mini Magnetic Drawing Board for Kid(6 Colors), Keychain Clip Doodle sketch Writing Pad, Toy Bulk for Toddler Rainbow Birthday Party Favor Classroom Supplies Treasure Box Prize Goody Bag Filler • Amazon Business $39.98 1 $39.98
Huaker 88 Piece Magnetic Balls and Rods Set,Magnetic Building Toys Colorful DIY STEM Building Blocks Sticks for Ages 3+ Year Old Children Boy Girl Educational Construction Toy • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Play-Doh Bulk Pack of 48 Cans, 6 Sets of 8 Modeling Compound Colors, 3oz, Back to School Gifts & Prizes for Students & Classroom, Preschool Toys for Kids, Ages 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $26.36 1 $26.36
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toy for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toy 40PCS • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Brain Flakes 500 Piece Set, Ages 3+, Interlocking Plastic Disc Toy for Creative Building, Educational STEM Learning, Construction Block Play for Kids, Teens, Adults, Boys, and Girls • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 Building Toy Set - Featuring Storage, Includes Train, Car, and a Tiger Figure, and Playset for Kids, Boys, and Girls Ages 4-99 • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Pressman Toys - Lets Go Fishin • Teachers' School Supply $17.19 1 $17.19
Pressman Toys - 4 In A Row • Teachers' School Supply $15.09 1 $15.09

Materials cost

$240.70

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.55

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.61

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$277.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$49.03

Total project goal

$326.89

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