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Mrs. Furtak from Baltimore, MD is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Play-Based Learning is the Way!

Help me give my students the opportunity to learn through ELA, Math, and STEM play-based activities!

  • $599 goal

This project expired on May 30, 2024.

This project expired on May 30, 2024.

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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 Project

In a Title I school, students deserve every possible chance to learn. As the world becomes more visual and hands-on, our learning should match that.

Through the items listed on this Donors Choose project, students will have the ability to learn ELA, Math, and STEM skills through play-based activities.

Magnet Tiles, puzzle pieces, rhyming games, and addition and subtraction activities will help them grow in these areas in a fun and engaging way. As a teacher of Gifted and Advanced Learning students, I can push their imagination and problem-solving skills to the next level. With the classroom supplies like anchor charts, whiteboards, and markers, I can allow them to demonstrate their learning in a variety of ways. Allow me to give my students an enriching, play-based environment!

Mrs. Furtak Glenmount Elementary Middle School 235 Grades PreK-2

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

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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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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

25 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nortix Flip Chart Paper, Sticky Easel Pads, Chart Paper for Teachers, Upgraded Dual-Purpose for Flip Chart and Dry Erase Board, Srong Adhesive & Bleed-Resistant, 25 x 30 inch, 30 Sheets/Pad, 6 Pads • Amazon Business $85.00 1 $85.00
School Smart Frameless Dry Erase Boards, 9 x 12 Inches, Pack of 10, White • School Specialty $26.99 3 $80.97
EXPO Dry Erase Markers (Black) - 36 Count with FINE Tip • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $45.00 1 $45.00
Learning Resources Make a Splash 120 Mat Floor Game, Addition/Subtraction - 136 Pieces, Ages 6+ Math Games for Kids, Educational Games • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Didax - Place Value Safari • Teachers' School Supply $29.99 1 $29.99
Mind Sparks WordWall Challenge Card Game, Blends & Digraphs • School Specialty $22.27 1 $22.27
Jasonwell Magnetic Tiles Kids Magnetic Blocks Building Sets 3D Magnet Tile Building Blocks Magna Construction Educational STEM Toys Gifts for Toddlers Boys Girls 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 + Year Old • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Curious 2 Learn 300 Pieces Building Blocks- Kids STEM Toys Educational Building Toys- Discs Sets Interlocking, Solid Plastic for Preschool Kids Boys and Girls Aged 3+, Creativity Kids Toys • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Teacher Created Resources Rhyming Words Splat! Game - Elementary - Kids • School Specialty $17.99 1 $17.99
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Geomakers STEM Toy Assorted Colors 58 Pieces (LER9293) • Staples $17.12 1 $17.12
Junior Learning Short Vowels Dominoes - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $16.19 1 $16.19
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 24-Pack Case of Colors, Party Favors, Non-Toxic, Multi-Color, 3-Ounce Cans, Ages 2 and up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $15.83 1 $15.83
Barnacle Toys Sweet Sums I Math Games for Kids Ages 4-8 I Addition Games | Kindergarten Math Games I Math Manipulatives 1st Grade I Addition and Subtraction Games • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Carson Dellosa | Numbers 0–120 Mini Bulletin Board Set | 16pcs • Amazon Business $7.79 1 $7.79

Materials cost

$425.11

Vendor shipping charges

 $22.04

Sales tax

 $25.51

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.38

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$509.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.83

Total project goal

$598.87

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