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Ms. Gemza from Wisconsin Rapids, WI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning From Turtles

Help me give my students fun toys and games to match our class pet!

  • $305 goal

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My Project

As a teacher, I always aim to make learning as fun and memorable as possible!

That's why I've come up with an exciting idea to incorporate our beloved classroom pet, Pickles the Tortoise, into our lessons.

By introducing new resources that resemble turtles, I'm confident my students will be thrilled to participate and learn. Imagine how much more fun and engaging our lessons would be with turtle-themed tools.

If we receive these new learning resources that look like our shelled friend, our class will be the talk of the school!

Let's turn up the excitement and make education a wild adventure!

Ms. Gemza Howe Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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Wisconsin Rapids, WI 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

15 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Civaner Soft Plush Sea Turtle Stuffed Animals, Plush Pillow Toys, Giant Stuffed Turtle Pillow, Tortoise Plush Toys Doll Christmas Birthday Valentine's Day Gifts for Boys, Girls, Girlfriend (33 Inches) • Amazon Business $42.99 1 $42.99
JOYIN Turtle Balance Stepping Stones, 6 Pcs Kids Turtle Jumping Stones Steps Stones Up to 265 Ibs, Toddler Obstacle Course Coordination Game Toys for Ages 3 Years and UP Indoor or Outdoor Play • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Learning Resources Smart Splash Shape Shell Turtles Set of 16 • Staples $29.19 1 $29.19
Creativity Street Pom Pon Animal Kit - Turtles, Set of 3 • Blick Art Materials $3.99 6 $23.94
Learning Resources Snap-n-Learn Number Turtles (LER6706) • Staples $23.51 1 $23.51
Toby the Turtle: a story about change and fear of the unknown • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
The Box Turtle • Amazon Business $11.25 1 $11.25
Myrtle the Purple Turtle • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Turtle and Tortoise Are Not Friends • Amazon Business $8.79 1 $8.79
Little Turtle Tries (Hello Genius) • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
Do Turtles Like Ice Cream? • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95

Materials cost

$215.53

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.23

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$258.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.65

Total project goal

$304.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $304.36

1 Donor

-$304.36

Donations toward project cost

-$258.71

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.65

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