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Ms. Gemza from Wisconsin Rapids, WI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Play, Learn, and Grow

Help me give my students a fun way to Play, Learn, and Gro!

  • $464 goal

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My Project

I’m requesting donations for literacy and math games to enhance my students' learning experiences. These interactive games will make abstract concepts more engaging and accessible, helping students grasp key skills in a fun and memorable way. My goal is to create an interactive, collaborative classroom where students are excited to learn and develop a love for both reading and math. My students are diverse, resilient, and eager to learn, but they thrive in environments where learning feels like play. This project will provide them with the tools they need to succeed, boosting both their academic skills and confidence.

Ms. Gemza Howe Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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Wisconsin Rapids, WI 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

20 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nicunom 8 Packs Small Storage Bins with Lids, 3.2 QT Clear Storage Latch Box Plastic Storage Bins Stackable Storage Containers for Organizing • Amazon Business $25.99 2 $51.98
Hasbro Operation Game • Kaplan Early Learning Company $32.36 1 $32.36
Lakeshore Time Grab & Play Game - Gr. 1-2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
Lakeshore Subtraction Grab & Play Game - Gr. 1-2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
Lakeshore Addition Grab & Play Game - Gr. 1-2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
Lakeshore Imagination Design Builders • Lakeshore Learning Materials $21.99 1 $21.99
LEARNING ADVANTAGE-6002 Build-A-Sentence - Learning Games for Kids - Sentence Building and Literacy Game - Homeschool Supplies • Amazon Business $21.46 1 $21.46
Super Words - CVC Word Builders, Phonics Games, Rhyming Words Game for Kids, Kindergarten Learning Games, Match it Puzzles for Toddlers, Learn to Read Game, CVC Words for Kindergarten Activities • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Race to Planet X: Number Bond Game - Math Games for Kindergarten, First Grade - Learn Addition Subtraction with a Super Fun Board Game • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Sums in Space Addition and Subtraction Game, Math Games for Kids 5-7 - Kindergarten Math Games, First Grade Math Games, Learning Games, Educational Games, Classroom Games • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Learning Resources Summit Sums Game (LER5026) • Quill.com $18.69 1 $18.69
Edupress Teacher Created Resources Sight Word Splat! Game, Grades 1 to 2 - Grades 1-2 - Kids • School Specialty $17.77 1 $17.77
ALKISTA 48 Pcs Tetra Tower Balance Stacking Blocks Game, Board Games for 2 Players+ Family Games, Parties, Travel, Kids & Adults Team Building Blocks Toy • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Carson-Dellosa What Time Is It? Board Game, Grades K-3 • Quill.com $14.61 1 $14.61
Sight Words Swat! A Sight Words Game - Game • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13
hand2mind Numberblocks Race to Pattern Palace! Board Game, Math Toys for Kids 3-5, Number Toys, Toddler Board Games, Kindergarten Learning Games, Preschool Educational Toys, Birthday Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $10.07 1 $10.07

Materials cost

$351.91

Vendor shipping charges

 $6.63

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$393.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$69.50

Total project goal

$463.32

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $463.32

1 Donor

-$231.66

Donations toward project cost

-$196.91

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.75

match offer

-$231.66

Match offer toward project cost

-$196.91

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.75

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