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Mrs. Giannone from Dover, DE is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Giannone's classroom raised $735

Mission Possible

Help me give my students The resources needed to grow in math and reading.

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Mrs. Giannone Towne Point Elementary School
Dover, DE Grades 3-5

My Project

In our classroom, we believe every student deserves a Mission Possible—the chance to close learning gaps and thrive academically. I am requesting a collection of high-impact learning materials for my 4th-grade students. These resources—books and hands-on math games—are not just supplies; they are tools designed to transform passive learning into active engagement, ensuring our students know they are capable of mastering challenging concepts. Literacy is the foundation of all learning, and for our students, access to engaging, high-interest books is critical. The requested books will stock our classroom library with titles that reflect the diversity of our students and capture their imaginations. Too often, Title I students lack the deep background knowledge and expansive vocabulary necessary for complex comprehension. By providing a wide range of fiction and non-fiction texts, we will foster reading stamina and fluency. Students will gain the vital ability to connect ideas across genres, build robust mental models of the world, and develop empathy through literature. This shift from assigned reading to chosen, passionate reading is a small but mighty catalyst that ignites a lifelong love for learning and exponentially increases academic confidence. The second crucial component of this project is transforming our approach to 4th-grade mathematics. Abstract concepts like multi-digit multiplication, division, and working with fractions require repeated, varied, and concrete practice. The Math Folder Game Libraries -set is the cornerstone of this transformation. This requested resource will be used during our small-group instruction and math center rotations. Instead of relying on isolating worksheets, students will be collaborating on hands-on games. They will use the folder games to deepen understanding. Manipulating pieces and discussing strategies makes abstract math concrete. The game format removes the anxiety associated with traditional drills, allowing students to practice essential skills repeatedly in a fun way.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

15 students impacted 1 donor
Mrs. Giannone Towne Point Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Dover, DE View local requests

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

15 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Math Folder Game Libraries - Gr. 4-5 - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $159.00 1 $159.00
Houseables Rotating Bookshelf, Spinning Bookshelf Tower, Revolving Bookcase, Rotating Bookcase, Book Tower, Book Storage for Kids, Classroom, Round Display Stand, Stackable, 360 Turning, 4 Tier, White • Amazon Business $113.61 1 $113.61
NewPath Learning Plants and Animals Curriculum Mastery Games Class Pack Edition, Grades 3 to 5 - Grades 3-5 - Kids • School Specialty $98.70 1 $98.70
Owl Diaries 12-Book Set • Amazon Business $52.44 1 $52.44
Splash! Math Games - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Fly Guy Presents Collection 7 Book Set • Amazon Business $33.27 1 $33.27
Percy Jackson X 5 Book Set Series Collection 5 Book Set • Amazon Business $25.00 1 $25.00
Multiplication Tower of Math Game • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
Minecraft - Minecraft Boxed Set (Graphic Novels) - Boxed Set • AKJ Education $24.07 1 $24.07
Who Was...? - Who Is Jane Goodall? - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $5.10 1 $5.10

Materials cost

$576.17

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.87

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$624.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$110.24

Total project goal

$734.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $734.92

1 Donor

-$734.92

Donations toward project cost

-$624.68

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$110.24

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