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Mrs. Phillips from Elk Grove, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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It's a Puzzler

Help me give my students a puzzle mat and games to increase their independence during free time.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Phillips's classroom raised $191

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are the most amazing students and they love to learn new things. I want to help them be as independent as they can as adults when they leave school. In my classroom, we believe that no matter what, every person is important, respected, and capable of doing amazing things. We honor their interests during the day, especially free time in which they can play puzzles and games or draw. My students need help to learn essential skills and they learn best through doing tasks themselves, like cleaning up after themselves.

The puzzle mats can be used to support my students interests in doing big puzzles.

They can roll it all up to move the mess out of the way when it's time to get back to work, until next time. Successful transitions are a huge focus in my class because knowing how to quickly switch gears unlocks so many doors for the future. Thank you so much for your support.

Mrs. Phillips Jessie Baker School Grades 9-12

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.

Elk Grove, CA View local requests

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

12 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Marbs Puzzle Mat Roll Up with Guiding Lines for 500,1000,1500 Pieces. Roll Your Jigsaw Puzzle in 30sec - Portable Storage Mat 24"x46" with 2 Foam Poles, 3 Fastening Straps, Sorting Tray & Storage Bag • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
AQUARIUS Marvel Avengers Puzzle (500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle) - Officially Licensed Marvel Merchandise & Collectibles - Glare Free - Precision Fit - 14 x 19 Inches • Amazon Business $16.31 1 $16.31
Emotion-oes Board Game • Kaplan Early Learning Company $14.36 1 $14.36
Galison Rainbow Crystals Jigsaw Puzzle, 500 Pieces, 20”x20” – Features an Array of Crystals and Gems in a Mesmerizing Rainbow of Color – Challenging, Perfect for Family Fun – Fun Indoor Activity • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Lakeshore Counting Money Puzzles - Level 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
Ooly Yummy Yummy Scented Glitter Gel Pens, Set of 12 • Blick Art Materials $12.50 1 $12.50

Materials cost

$110.13

Vendor shipping charges

$9.95

Sales tax

$10.08

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$161.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.55

Total project goal

$190.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$190.36

5 Donors

-$172.72

Donations toward project cost

-$161.81

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.91

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.64

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$0.00

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