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Ms. O'Keefe from Springfield, MA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Learn About Lunar New Year

Help me give my students the opportunity to learn about the Chinese New Year.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. O'Keefe's classroom raised $897

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

America is a melting pot of people from all over the world.

We have been educating students on being respectful to people, regardless of where they are from.

I need your help as the Chinese New Year is around the corner. Chinese New Year is another perfect opportunity for us to introduce students to a different culture and show them how Chinese people celebrate one of their holidays.

Next year is the year of the dragon in Chinese culture. So, I am asking for a few storybooks, and Lego play sets that are Lunar-New-Year-themed to attract more students' attention and awareness before we start the project. After students learn about Chinese New Year, they will use the STEAM builder to create "Nian," with their own narrative writing piece.

This will provide a fun way for students in my school to learn something about Chinese culture. Any donation is appreciated.

Ms. O'Keefe Mary M Walsh Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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

80 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pacon Learn it By Art Makerspace STEAM Builder II | Glass • School Specialty $208.79 1 $208.79
LEGO Lunar New Year Ice Festival 80109 Building Kit; Gift Toy for Kids Aged 8 and Up; Building Set Featuring a Detailed Winter Scene, Chun Ice Sculpture, 13 Minifigures and More (1,519 Pieces) • Amazon Business $139.99 1 $139.99
LEGO Lunar New Year Traditions 80108 Building Kit; Gift Toy for Kids Aged 8 and Up; Building Set Featuring 6 Festive Scenes and 12 Minifigures, Including The God of Wealth (1,066 Pieces) • Amazon Business $75.00 1 $75.00
LEGO Story of Nian 80106 Building Kit; Collectible, Educational, Lunar New Year Gift Toy for Kids, New 2021 (1,067 Pieces) • Amazon Business $67.54 1 $67.54
LemoHome Cute Pens squishy pens gel ink Animals Pens cute stationary Kawaii Pens Decompression Stress Relief Sponge Pens Set For Students Kids With Replacement Refills (12PCS&Refills) • Amazon Business $16.69 2 $33.38
Lenwen 15 Pieces Chinese Diabolo Yoyo Toy Set Christian Charity Donations Includes 3 Pcs 5 Inches Five Bearings Diabolo Ball Toys with 6 Alloy Diabolo Sticks 6 String for Fun (Red, Green, Blue) • Amazon Business $30.39 1 $30.39
MAGICYOYO Diabolo Pro Triple Bearing, Chinese Yoyo Ball Toy Medium Size 5”, High Performance Red Yoyo Diabolo with Extra 2 Pair Carbon Sticks+1 Net Bag+2 Diabolo Strings, Ideal Gift for Kids Adults • Amazon Business $27.61 1 $27.61
Wooden Chinese Checkers with Drawers | 12.7 Inches Natural Wooden Board Game| Includes 60 Colorful Glass Marbles | All Ages Classic Strategy Game • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
MAGICYOYO Pro Triple Bearing Diabolo Medium Size 5” Blue Chinese Yoyo Toy with 2 Pair Carbon Sticks+ 2 Extra Strings +1 Net Bag, High Performance Chinese Yoyo Diabolo Skill Toy • Amazon Business $25.19 1 $25.19
LemoHome Cute Pens squishy pens gel ink Animals Pens cute stationary Kawaii Pens Decompression Stress Relief Sponge Pens Set For Students Kids With Replacement Refills • Amazon Business $16.69 1 $16.69
LemoHome Cute Pens squishy pens gel ink Animals Pens cute stationary Kawaii Pens Decompression Stress Relief Sponge Pens Set For Students Kids With Replacement Refills (Needle tip refill) • Amazon Business $16.69 1 $16.69
Nian, The Chinese New Year Dragon • Amazon Business $15.19 1 $15.19
Baitaihem Kick Shuttlecock Chinese Jianzi Colorful Feather Foot Sports Outdoor Toy Game • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Amscan Chinese New Year Stickers 2 Sheets, 8" x 4", Multicolor • Amazon Business $5.41 1 $5.41

Materials cost

$700.85

Vendor shipping charges

$20.88

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$762.24

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$134.51

Total project goal

$896.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$896.75

1 Donor

-$448.37

Donations toward project cost

-$381.12

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$67.25

match offer

-$448.38

Match offer toward project cost

-$381.12

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$67.26

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$0.00

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