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Mrs. Laster from Wagoner, OK is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Socialize Without Technology!

Help me give my students physical (GoSports Cornhole) and mental (Kanoodle) activities that give them a break from technology and allow them to step into a world of social, competitive, and collaborative opportunities.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Laster's classroom raised $1,006

This project is fully funded

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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 Students

Like so many other classrooms across the nation, my students come from many different backgrounds. I have students who come from loving and nurturing homes that provide them with all their basic needs plus so much more. On the other hand, I have students who come from homes or better yet "places" where they don't receive love, support, food, or anything that resembles a nurturing environment. There are so many of our students that come to school primarily because it's the place that makes them feel safe, loved, fed, or whatever other feeling they are searching for because they lack it at home. Because of such diversity in the classroom, sometimes you need more than a math lesson to share with students. Many of my students seek and yearn for an education. They want to learn something new everyday and are always eager to question and explore. Sadly, not all of them feel the same way. I have to encourage, support, and coax them into trying to complete their assignments daily. These are the students who come from homes or "places" that don't support nor see a value in an education.

My Project

The ugly face of Covid-19 forced society to be more dependent upon social media social instead of in-person social. For several years now our students have not had a "normal" school year. The last two years we have seen schools across the nation fluctuate between virtual and in-person learning. Naturally, what do you think this does to a students in-person social skills? Even though we are back in school the lingering effects of being an anti-inperson social society are quite evident. Now I'm not placing this blame fully on Covid-19, but it certainly did not help matters. Our students almost act as if their cellphone is another appendage of their body. If you ask them to put it away it's as if you figuratively cut off one of their arms. They feel like their phone is the only way they can get answers, communicate with other people, or even stay entertained. I'm optimistic that the activities I am requesting to be funded will allow my students to see that there is a world outside of technology. I hope that they see that you can socialize, communicate, compete, collaborate, laugh, talk, live without technology in their hands 24/7. My project might not be teaching them a specific mathematical objective they missed due to Covid-19 disruptions, but it's geared toward helping them positively boost their "overall well-being."

Mrs. Laster Wagoner High School Grades 9-12

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More than three‑quarters 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
GoSports Classic Cornhole Set with Rustic Wood Finish | Includes 8 Bags, Carry Case and Rules, Steel , 3 x 2 feet • Amazon Business $65.34 4 $261.36
EastPoint Sports Go! Gater Premium Steel Ladderball Set, Features Sturdy Steel Material, Built-in Scoring System, Complete with All Accessories • Amazon Business $38.34 4 $153.36
Amazon Basics Giant BPA-free 4-In-A-Row Premium Plastic Game Set with Carry Bag, Red&Grey • Amazon Business $145.99 1 $145.99
GoSports Giant Wooden Toppling Tower (Stacks to 5+ Feet), Choose Between Natural, Brown Stain or Gray Stain, Includes Bonus Rules with Gameboard, Made from Premium Pine • Amazon Business $68.26 1 $68.26
Pressman Toy Early Learning Game, Checkers/Chess/Backgammon • Staples $15.99 2 $31.98
Educational Insights Kanoodle Extreme Puzzle Game, Game for Adults, Teens & Kids, 2-D & 3-D Puzzle Game, Over 300 Challenges, Ages 8+ • Amazon Business $12.74 2 $25.48
Speed Cube Set, Puzzle Cube, Magic Cube 2x2 4x4 Pyraminx Pyramid Megaminx Fenghuolun Puzzle Cube Toy Gift for Children Adults, Pack of 5 • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
MONOPOLY Game, Family Board Game for 2 to 6 Players, Board Game for Kids Ages 8 and Up, Includes Fan Vote Community Chest Cards • Amazon Business $20.94 1 $20.94
UNO Family Card Game, with 112 Cards in a Sturdy Storage Tin, Travel-Friendly, Makes a Great Gift for 7 Year Olds and Up [Amazon Exclusive] • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98

Materials cost

$752.34

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $61.32

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.29

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$854.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$150.87

Total project goal

$1,005.82

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,005.82

2 Donors

-$1,005.82

Donations toward project cost

-$854.95

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$150.87

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