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Mr. Purkey from Evansville, IN is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mr. Purkey's classroom raised $262

Math-terpiece Night: Where Families Add Up!

Help me give my students a fun Family Math Game night and math games to play with their families!

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Mr. Purkey Stockwell Elementary School
Evansville, IN Grades 3-5

My Project

Math doesn’t have to be stressful—it can be FUN! Our goal is to bring families together for an engaging and interactive Family Math Game Night, where parents and children will discover the joy of learning math through play.

At this special event, families will:

Learn exciting math games that build critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Play together in a welcoming, hands-on environment. Take home free math games and resources to keep the learning going!

With your support, we’ll provide families with high-quality math games, hands-on materials, and activity guides so they can continue reinforcing important math skills at home in a fun and stress-free way. Many students struggle with math confidence, but when learning feels like play, they engage more, understand better, and develop a love for numbers!

Your donation will directly help us purchase math games, materials, such as, Klutz Lego Gear Bots Science/STEM, and take-home kits, Bmag Balance Math Toys, 3 in 1 Counting Stacking and Balancing Math Learning Game ensuring that every family leaves with the tools they need to make math a game—not a chore!

Help us turn numbers into fun and families into lifelong math champions!

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

500 students impacted 4 donors
Mr. Purkey Stockwell 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.

Evansville, IN View local requests

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

500 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Time Grab & Play Game - Gr. 1-2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
Lakeshore Money Grab & Play Game - Gr. 1-2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
Rack-O Retro Game by Winning Moves Games USA, Classic Tabletop Game Enjoyed by Families Since the 1950's! Ages 8+, 2-4 Players (6122) • Amazon Business $11.76 2 $23.52
Bmag Balance Math Toys, 3 in 1 Counting Stacking and Balancing Math Learning Game for Kids, STEM Learning Activities Educational Toys with 30 Bears, 10 Numberblocks, 1 Tweezers, 11 Activity Cards • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Proof! Math Game - The Fast Paced Game of Mental Math Magic - Teachers’ Choice Award Winning Educational Game, Ages 9+ • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Evermade Adsumudi Math Game - The Monstrously Fun, Smart Game for Kids to Practice Multiplication, Division, Addition and Subtraction - Great for Kids Ages 8-12 • Amazon Business $17.98 1 $17.98
Gamewright Qwixx, Replacement Score Cards Action Game Multi-colored 1 Pack • Amazon Business $6.99 2 $13.98
Asweets 2 in 1 Wooden Montessori Multiplication Addition Board Game Montessori Toy Educational Math Table Board Game Double-Sided Boards for Toddlers and Preschool Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $6.99 2 $13.98
MINIWHALE Multiplication Chart Puzzles for Kids, 121 Piece Jigsaw Puzzles for Kids Ages 7+, Math Puzzle Games Educational Learning Toys for Home, School, Kids and Students • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Foquyai Magnetic Chess Game with Stones, Magnet Game, Puzzle Strategy Family Games, Party Travel Desktop Educational Games for Kids and Adults, Gifts for All Age, Easter Gifts • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Yopyame 121Pcs Addition Puzzle Chart Math Games for Kids 6-8 Boho Rainbow Math Jigsaw Puzzle for Kids Ages 5-8 Learning Educational Math Toys Addition Table Puzzle Classroom Must Haves for Students • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$187.39

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.50

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$222.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$39.30

Total project goal

$262.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $262.00

3 Donors

-$230.59

Donations toward project cost

-$222.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.89

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$31.41

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