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Mrs. Kostellic from Ottawa, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let Kids Play!

Help me give my students at our school games that they can play during indoor recess.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Kostellic's classroom raised $1,162

This project is fully funded

My Project

The Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags, Giant Checkers and Tic Tac Toe Game, Wooden Stacking Board and other games purchased will be used to give students the opportunity to work with their peers to play games and get off devices. Our school does not have a gym available for students to run and play during times when weather doesn't permit them to be outside. Teachers in the past have used their personal money to purchase these games to be used in their classroom. To alleviate the cost, we would like to provide these games for the students for the upcoming school year. Students from this low income school at times do not have the opportunity to play board games with family members and peers. This will allow them to enhance social emotional skills on problem solving and being a good sport.

Mrs. Kostellic Lincoln Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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

300 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sooez 32 Pack Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags, A4 Letter Size, Zipper Bags with Label Pocket, Waterproof Zipper Pouches for Classroom Organization, Board Game Storage, Document Bag for Office School Supplies • Amazon Business $21.98 10 $219.80
3-in-1 Vintage Giant Checkers and Tic Tac Toe Game with Reversible Mat, 24 Chips, Family Board Game, Lawn Game, BBQ Party Favor, Indoor and Outdoor Activity for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $17.95 10 $179.50
Lewo Wooden Stacking Board Games Building Blocks for Kids Boys Girls- 48 Pieces • Amazon Business $14.99 10 $149.90
Skillmatics Board Game - to The Top, Matching & Balancing Game with a Twist, Match Colors & Shapes, Gifts & Fun Family Friendly Game • Amazon Business $9.99 10 $99.90
Hasbro Gaming Connect 4 Classic Grid,4 in a Row Game,Strategy Board Games for Kids,2 Player .for Family and Kids,Ages 6 and Up • Amazon Business $9.99 10 $99.90
Hasbro Gaming Scrabble Board Game,Word Game for Kids Ages 8 and Up,Fun Family Game for 2-4 Players,The Classic Crossword Game • Amazon Business $19.94 4 $79.76
Pressman Classic Checkers Game - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $6.07 10 $60.70
Hasbro Gaming Don't Spill The Beans Game for Kids, Easy and Fun Balancing Game for Kids Ages 3 and Up, Preschool Games for 2 Players, Kids Board Games • Amazon Business $11.99 4 $47.96

Materials cost

$937.42

Vendor shipping charges

$6.07

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$987.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$174.27

Total project goal

$1,161.82

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,161.82

3 Donors

-$1,161.82

Donations toward project cost

-$987.55

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$174.27

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$0.00

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