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Mrs. Williamson from Ruther Glen, VA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Playing Our Way to Career Exploration!

Help me give my students career-themed games to explore different jobs through play, building curiosity and real-world connections in a fun and engaging way. Thank you for inspiring their dreams!

  • $990 goal

This project expired on July 30, 2025.

This project expired on July 30, 2025.

My Project

My Pre-K through 2nd-grade students are naturally curious and love to learn through play!

They enjoy exploring new ideas, working together, and using their imaginations to discover the world around them.

Providing engaging, hands-on games will help them learn about different careers in a fun and meaningful way.

Career exploration starts early, and what better way to introduce young learners to different jobs than through play? With interactive career-themed board games, puzzles, and role-playing activities, students will develop an understanding of various professions while practicing teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

These games will introduce students to careers in science, healthcare, engineering and more, helping them connect their interests to real-world jobs. Whether they’re playing a matching game about community helpers, solving challenges as future engineers, or running their own pretend restaurant, students will have fun while building foundational career awareness!

Play is one of the most effective ways young children learn. By supporting this project, you’ll provide engaging, hands-on activities that make career exploration exciting and developmentally appropriate. Your generosity will help my students dream big and see the many possibilities for their futures.

Mrs. Williamson Lewis & Clark Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Ruther Glen, VA 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

530 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hasbro Operation Game • Kaplan Early Learning Company $32.36 10 $323.60
Peaceable Kingdom Busy Busy Bake Shop Cooperative Game for Kids - 2-5 Players Ages 4 and Older. • Amazon Business $24.70 5 $123.50
Educational Insights Shelby's Snack Shack Game, Preschool Math Game with Spinner for 2-4 Players, Fun Family Board Game for Kids Ages 3 4 5 • Amazon Business $20.26 5 $101.30
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
Upbounders by Little Likes Kids: Barbershop Memory Game (board game) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 5 $80.00
Chuckle & Roar - Matching Game Baby Animals - Board Game for Kids 3 and up - Concentration Game for Toddlers - Preschool Game • Amazon Business $5.99 12 $71.88

Materials cost

$799.28

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$841.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$148.46

Total project goal

$989.73

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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