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Ms. Cascasan from Fayetteville, NC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Play with a Purpose: Keeping Kids Engaged Indoors

Help me give my students building blocks & toys for hands-on creativity, word searches to support literacy and focus, and markers to encourage artistic expression—perfect essentials to keep students engaged, calm, and learning during indoor recess.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Cascasan's classroom raised $385

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are a bright, curious, and enthusiastic group of learners who bring energy and joy into the classroom each day. When the weather says “stay inside,” indoor recess becomes an opportunity for meaningful play and positive engagement.

Providing indoor recess games helps maintain a productive learning environment, especially on rainy days or during high-stress times like assessment periods.

When students can’t go outside, access to structured, engaging activities allows them to release energy calmly and cooperatively. These games and activities will support social-emotional development, foster teamwork, and offer a much-needed mental break—helping my students refocus and perform better academically. By offering fun and purposeful indoor options, I can ensure my students remain active, engaged, and emotionally balanced throughout the school day.

Ms. Cascasan Cumberland Mills Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Fayetteville, NC 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 7donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
10 Bulk Game VALUE Bundle: Balance Stacking - Pop Toy Building Blocks Games (puzzle board game, calming corner, mental health, gaming, fidgets) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $99.00 1 $99.00
Crayola Ultra-Clean Washable Markers - 10 Assorted Colors, Thin Line, Classpack of 200 • Blick Art Materials $84.26 1 $84.26
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toys for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Toys Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toys 40PCS • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Huaker 88 Piece Magnetic Balls and Rods Set,Magnetic Building Toys Colorful DIY STEM Building Blocks Sticks for Ages 3+ Year Old Children Boy Girl Educational Construction Toy • Amazon Business $23.19 1 $23.19
Constructive Playthings Translucent Pattern Blocks, Light Table Manipulatives, STEM Toys, Sensory Play, Create, Build and Design, Color Exploration, Set of 147 Blocks, Toys for Kids 3 Years and Up • Amazon Business $15.96 1 $15.96
Word Search for Kids Ages 4-6: Sight Words for Kids • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Word Search for Kids Ages 6-8: 100 Word Search Puzzles (Search and Find) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Word Search For Kids Puzzle Book: 100+ Word Puzzles | Fun Challenges For Children Ages 4-8 | Search and Find Words Activity Book With Multiple Levels Of Difficulty • Amazon Business $3.99 2 $7.98

Materials cost

$271.36

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $21.17

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$326.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$57.64

Total project goal

$384.24

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $384.24

7 Donors

-$384.24

Donations toward project cost

-$326.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$57.64

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