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Ms. MATHEWS from Dorchester, MA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. MATHEWS's classroom raised $629

Puzzling and Playing in the ESL Classroom

Help me give my students games and puzzles and a place to play.

This project expired on May 6, 2023.

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Ms. MATHEWS William Trotter K-6 School
Dorchester, MA Grades PreK-2

My Project

My English language learners are bright, curious, and love to have fun. Their families come from many different countries and speak many different languages, and in school, the students enjoy socializing and learning together. Not all learning is done sitting at a desk or even reading a book.

My students love to play games and to do puzzles together.

But it turns out that many do not have experience playing games, taking turns, strategizing, or problem solving and using spatial awareness to solve puzzles. They need more opportunities to practice. And they need a place to play together such as a new rug!

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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

20 students impacted 6 donors
Ms. MATHEWS William Trotter K-6 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.

Dorchester, MA 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

20 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
KC Cubs Playtime Collection ABC Alphabet, Seasons, Months and Days of the Week Educational Learning Area Rug Carpet For Kids and Children Bedrooms and Playroom (8' 2" x 9' 10") • Amazon Business $149.99 1 $149.99
Spot-It Party or Classic Game (Color of Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $15.58 2 $31.16
Connect 4 Strategy Board Game for Ages 6 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
GeoToys — GeoPuzzle Asia — Educational Kid Toys for Boys and Girls, 50 Piece Geography Jigsaw Puzzle, Jumbo Size Kids Puzzle — Ages 4 and up • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
Pressman Checkers -- Classic Game With Folding Board and Interlocking Checkers • Amazon Business $9.33 2 $18.66
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever The Courage to Dream • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Ravensburger Construction Fun 24 Piece Floor Jigsaw Puzzle for Kids - 03077 - Every Piece is Unique, Pieces Fit Together Perfectly • Amazon Business $17.71 1 $17.71
GeoToys — GeoPuzzle Africa and the Middle East — Educational Kid Toys for Boys and Girls, 65 Piece Geography Jigsaw Puzzle, Jumbo Size Kids Puzzle — Ages 4 and up • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Mudpuppy African Safari Search and Find Puzzle, 64 Pieces, 23” x 15.5” – Jigsaw Puzzle for Kids Age 4+, Colorful Illustrations of Animals, Insects & Plants, Complete Puzzle to Find 40+ Hidden Images • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Mudpuppy Southwest Desert Search and Find Puzzle, 64 Pieces, 23” x 15.5” – Jigsaw Puzzle for Kids Age 4+, Colorful Illustrations of Animals, Insects & Plants, Complete Puzzle to Find 40+ Hidden Images • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
GeoToys — GeoPuzzle Latin America — Educational Kid Toys for Boys and Girls, 50 Piece Geography Jigsaw Puzzle, Jumbo Size Kids Puzzle — Ages 4 and up • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Peaceable Kingdom Shiny Shark Floor Puzzle – 53-Piece Giant Floor Puzzle for Kids Ages 5 & up – Fun-Shaped Puzzle Pieces – Great for Classrooms • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
Mudpuppy Woodland Forest Search and Find Puzzle, 64 Pieces, 23”x15.5” – for Ages 4-7 - Colorful Illustrations of Animals, Insects, Plants Found in The Forest, Multicolor (9780735355798) • Amazon Business $15.29 1 $15.29
Rainforest Search & Find Puzzle • Amazon Business $15.29 1 $15.29
Skillmatics Card Game : Guess in 10 World of Sports | Gifts for 6 Year Olds and Up | Quick Game of Smart Questions | Super Fun for Travel & Family Game Night • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
Skillmatics Card Game : Guess in 10 Animal Planet | Gifts for 6 Year Olds and Up | Quick Game of Smart Questions | Super Fun for Travel & Family Game Night • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
Skillmatics Card Game : Guess in 10 Inspiring Professions | Gifts for 6 Year Olds and Up | Quick Game of Smart Questions | Super Fun for Travel & Family Game Night • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
Zobmondo!! The Ladybug Game, Great First Board Game for Boys and Girls, Award-Winning Educational Game, Kids’ Game for Ages 3 and Up • Amazon Business $11.95 1 $11.95
UNO Family Card Game, with 112 Cards in a Sturdy Storage Tin, Travel-Friendly, Makes a Great Gift for 7 Year Olds and Up [Amazon Exclusive] • Amazon Business $10.64 1 $10.64
Hasbro Gaming: Jenga Classic Game • Amazon Business $10.27 1 $10.27
Hasbro Gaming Trouble Board Game for Kids Ages 5 and Up 2-4 Players • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97
Sorry! Game • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97

Materials cost

$496.66

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$534.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$94.25

Total project goal

$628.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $628.36

5 Donors

-$573.95

Donations toward project cost

-$491.61

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$82.34

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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 $0.00

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