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Ms. Bidney from Portland, OR is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Play and Create!

Help me give my students art supplies, games, and a place to collect their work!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Bidney's classroom raised $378

This project is fully funded

My Project

We are all looking forward to a more typical classroom this year. My amazing students will be able to sit in groups again. They have been spread out for the past two years. We are going to take advantage of this opportunity by learning to play several different card games. The games will help the students learn to strategize and improve their social skills.

Please help us learn and play together!

In addition to the card games mentioned above, I have included some watercolor paint sets and paper. Many students express themselves through artistic means, and I can't wait to see the creations they make.

The final element of the project is an organizational tool, a mailbox system for returning work and notices. It is a place students can go to collect what they need to take home for the day.

Ms. Bidney Arleta Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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

30 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Classroom Keepers Mailbox, 30-Slot, Blue, 21" H x 31-5/8"W x 12-3/4"D, 1 Unit • Amazon Business $52.63 1 $52.63
36 Set Bulk Watercolor Paint Pack with Wood Brushes 8 Colors Washable Water Colors Perfect for Kids Classroom Parties Students All Ages by Color Swell • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Rarlan Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Fluorescent Yellow, 96 Count Classpack • Amazon Business $20.87 1 $20.87
Classic 6 Game Collection • Amazon Business $9.97 2 $19.94
Gaming Scrabble Slam Card Game • Amazon Business $9.70 2 $19.40
Cotton Watercolor Paper Cold Press Paper Pack for Watercolorist Students Beginning Artists, 6 by 9 Inches (120 Sheets) • Amazon Business $16.98 1 $16.98
Phase 10 Card Game • Amazon Business $7.95 2 $15.90
Maverick Jumbo 12 Pack Playing Cards , Blue • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Hasbro Gaming Clue Card Game for Kids Ages 8 & Up, 3-4 Players Strategy Game • Amazon Business $5.99 2 $11.98
Neenah Paper Exact Index, 110-Pounds, 8.5 x 11 Inches, 250 Sheets, White, 94 Brightness (WAU40411) • Amazon Business $11.79 1 $11.79
PlayMonster Farkle Flip Card Game • Amazon Business $5.49 2 $10.98
Prang (Formerly SunWorks) Construction Paper, White, 9" x 12", 50 Sheets • Amazon Business $2.15 5 $10.75
MONOPOLY Deal Games • Amazon Business $4.99 2 $9.98
Playscene Dog Paw Self Inking Stamps for Kids (Dog PAW - 24 Pack) • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
UNO Sonic The Hedgehog Card Game with Themed Deck & Special Rule, Gift for Kid, Adult & Family Game Nights, Ages 7 Years Old & Up • Amazon Business $6.49 1 $6.49
UNO Super Mario Card Game Animated Character Deck with 112 Cards for 7 Year Olds & Up • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
UNO Featuring Illumination’s Minions: The Rise of Gru, Card Game for Kids and Family with 112 Cards, for 7 Year Olds and Up • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Mattel Games UNO Minecraft Card Game, Now UNO fun includes the world of Minecraft, Multicolor, Basic Pack • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
UNO Play with Pride Card Game with 112 Cards and Instructions, Great Gift for Ages 7 Years Old & Up • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$286.58

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$320.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.63

Total project goal

$377.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$377.51

4 Donors

-$251.67

Donations toward project cost

-$213.92

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.75

match offer

-$125.84

Match offer toward project cost

-$106.96

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.88

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$0.00

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