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Mr. Bratcher from Pahoa, HI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Inspire Students to Learn Through Play

Help me give my students a way to connect with their classmates, learn positive responses, good sportsmanship and self regulation through learning board games, outdoor activities and gardening.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Bratcher's classroom raised $645

This project is fully funded

My Students

I teach in a behavior classroom with children from grades 3-6 who have experienced traumatic events in their life resulting in emotional disorders. They struggle to regulate their emotions, control their impu build/maintain interpersonal relationships with others, especially in a classroom setting.

My Project

My students have emotional disorders due to traumatic events that they have experienced. I have a behavior classroom where students struggle to build or maintain relationships with peers and teachers, regulate their emotions and controlling their impulses. These learning games, outdoor activities and gardening supplies will help them practice the skills they need to overcome the challenges their disability have placed on them.

Help me inspire my students to connect with their peers, regulate their emotions and build skills in self discipline!

The activities that I am requesting will help my students on the most basic skills that will allow them to progress in other areas of academics throughout their schooling. They need the skills of building/maintaining interpersonal relationships, emotional regulation and impulse control to be successful in school.

Mr. Bratcher Keonepoko Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

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More than half 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

6 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on Teachers Pay Teachers • Teachers Pay Teachers $100.00 1 $100.00
Juegoal Six Player Croquet Set with Wooden Mallets Colored Balls for Lawn, Backyard and Park, 28 Inch • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
A&A 15" WOODEN CHESS & CHECKERS SET / Folding Board / 3" King Height German Knight Staunton Chess Pieces / Beech wood, Walnut & Maple Inlaid / 2 Extra Queen / Classic 2 in 1 Board Games • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Kangaroo's “15 Inch Faux Leather Vinyl Backgammon Set I Premium Backgammon Board Game with Leather Case I Best Travel Game Sets for Adults I Luxury Foldable Classic Board Game • Amazon Business $38.95 1 $38.95
GoSports 90mm Backyard Bocce Set with 8 Balls, Pallino, Case and Measuring Rope | Choose Hard Resin Balls or Soft Rubber Balls • Amazon Business $33.70 1 $33.70
Ravensburger -Solar System - 300 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle for Kids – Every Piece is Unique, Pieces Fit Together Perfectly • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
HENGDA KITE-3 Pack Colors(Red&Green&Blue) Beautiful Large Easy Flyer Kite for Kids-Software Octopus-It's Big! 31 Inches Wide with Long Tail 157 Inches Long-Perfect for Beach or Park • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Chalk and Chuckles Super Math Spy - A Mental Math Educational Game for Kids at Home, Ages 8, 9, 10 Year Old and Up, STEM Toy, Gifts for Boys & Girls, Grade 2 & Up • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Ravensburger 16795 Cozy Cabana - 500 PC Puzzles Large Format for Adults – Every Piece is Unique, Softclick Technology Means Pieces Fit Together Perfectly • Amazon Business $18.49 1 $18.49
Ravensburger Realm of the Giants 200 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle for Kids – Every Piece is Unique, Pieces Fit Together Perfectly • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Mint's Colorful Life DIY Kites for Kids Kite Making Kit Bulk, Decorating Coloring Kite Party Pack,White Diamond Kite Kits (3 Pack) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Scrabble Game • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
Ravensburger 12974 Pet School Pals 150 Piece Puzzles for Kids, Every Piece is Unique, Pieces Fit Together Perfectly • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Ravensburger Tropical Waters 500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle for Adults – Every Piece is Unique, Softclick Technology Means Pieces Fit Together Perfectly • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Springbok's 500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle Sweet Tooth, Multi • Amazon Business $13.95 1 $13.95
Scholastic Race Across the USA Game • Amazon Business $12.39 1 $12.39
Learning Resources Money Bags Coin Value Game, Money Recognition, Counting Game, Easter Toys, Easter Gifts for Kids, Ages 7+ • Amazon Business $12.35 1 $12.35
Galison 500 Piece Rainbow Popsicle Jigsaw Puzzle for Families and Teens, Colorful Rainbow Puzzle with Gorgeous and Unique Twist on Classic Rainbow, Photo Puzzle Shows with Vivid Color, Multicolor • Amazon Business $11.90 1 $11.90
Buffalo Games - Aimee Stewart - Coffee and Donuts by Aimee Stewart - 300 LARGE Piece Jigsaw Puzzle • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
25 Flower Seed Packets Including 10+ Varieties - May Include: Forget Me Nots, Pinks, Marigolds, Zinnia, Wildflower, Poppy, Snapdragon and More - Made in the USA • Amazon Business $10.49 1 $10.49

Materials cost

$493.09

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$17.30

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$547.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$96.67

Total project goal

$644.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$644.46

1 Donor

-$644.46

Donations toward project cost

-$547.79

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$96.67

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$0.00

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