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Ms. Roth from Sturgis SD is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning Through Play

Help me give my students opportunities to learn through play. We work hard throughout the week on school curriculum. These games will give students the opportunity to further their learning in a fun and creative way.

  • $577 goal

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My Students

I have a thoughtful, creative, and playful group of second graders. They love being challenged in fun ways that allow them to think outside of the box! In our classroom, we see challenges as opportunities for growth!

The children in my room come to school each day eager to learn.

They each learn in their own way. I incorporate a variety of strategies in my classroom in order to reach each individual student: flexible seating, group work, and sensory breaks to name a few. While the students have various needs and preferences when it comes to learning, I have found all students in my classroom have at least one learning preference in common... they each love learning through PLAY!

My Project

It is no secret that schools look a lot different this year. With the pandemic, students are currently unable to share toys and games with their classmates like they had in previous years. I have had to re-think learning through play in my classroom. While it looks different this year, it is just as important.

Play gives students the opportunity to practice what they are learning.

My kids work so hard on their day to day assignments. These games and tools will reward them for their hard work while deepening their understanding of what we have been learning in our lessons. Once students have completed their classroom work, they will be rewarded by being able to choose a fun activity to work on. The games donated through this project will encourage students to work hard on their daily work.

Ms. Roth
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Jasonwell 108pcs Magnetic Blocks Kids Magnetic Tile Building Blocks Set 3D Magnet Bulding Tiles Construction Playboard Magnet Tiles Educational Toys Gift for Toddler Boys Girls 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 Year Old • Amazon Business $51.99 1 $51.99
PP565 CreateAChain Reaction STEM Kit Pre KGr 2 Starter Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
TT758 Building Brick STEM Challenge Kit Pre KGr 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
FF998 I Can Build It Construction Planks • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
ThinkFun Gravity Maze Marble Run Brain Game and STEM Toy for Boys and Girls Age 8 and Up – Toy of the Year Award Winner • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Basic Fun Lite-Brite Ultimate Classic Retro Toy, Gift for Girls and Boys, Ages 4+, Multicolor • Amazon Business $12.82 2 $25.64
Play-Doh Ultra Fun Factory Bundle Multipack 47-Piece Set for Kids 3 Years and Up with 12 Modeling Compound Colors, 3 Ounces Each, Non-Toxic (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 36-Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Assorted Colors, 3-Ounce Cans (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Coogam Wooden Geoboard Mathematical Manipulative Material Array Block Geo Board – Graphical Educational Toys with 30Pcs Pattern Cards and Latex Bands Shape STEM Puzzle Matrix 8x8 Brain Teaser for Kid • Amazon Business $21.98 1 $21.98
Coogam Wooden Geoboard Mathematical Manipulative Material Array Block Geo Board – Graphical Educational Toys with 30Pcs Pattern Cards and Latex Bands Shape STEM Puzzle Matrix 8x8 Brain Teaser for Kid • Amazon Business $21.98 1 $21.98
ThinkFun Rush Hour Junior Traffic Jam Logic Game and STEM Toy for Boys and Girls Age 5 and Up - Junior Version of the International Bestseller Rush Hour • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Coogam Wooden Mosaic Puzzle, 370PCS Shape Pattern Blocks with 8 Colors, Pixel Board Game STEM Montessori Toys Gift for Toddlers Kids Boys Girls Ages 4 5 6 7 Years Old • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
The How to Draw Book for Kids: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide to Drawing Cute and Silly Things • Amazon Business $9.53 2 $19.06
Coogam Wooden Pattern Blocks Set 130PCS Geometric Manipulative Shape Puzzle – Graphical Early Educational Montessori Tangram Toys Brain Teasers STEM Gift for Kids with 24 Design Cards • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
Coogam Wooden Hexagon Puzzle for Kid Adults - Shape Pattern Block Tangram Brain Teaser Toy Geometry Logic IQ Game STEM Montessori Educational Gift for All Ages Challenge • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
Coogam Wooden Blocks Puzzle Brain Teasers Toy Tangram Jigsaw Intelligence Colorful 3D Russian Blocks Game STEM Montessori Educational Gift for Baby Kids (40 Pcs) • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
Lite-Brite Peg and Template Refill Pack - 100 Pegs and 8 Reusable Templates • Amazon Business $7.79 1 $7.79

Materials cost

$429.80

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$23.64

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$489.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$86.45

Total project goal

$576.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$576.34

6 Donors

-$516.34

Donations toward project cost

-$438.89

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$77.45

match offer

-$60.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$51.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.00

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$0.00

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