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Ms. Mickelson from Pasadena, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Rock Paper Scissor Wellness Game

Help me give my students mardi gras beads, a treasure chest and gems for encouraging kindness in the community.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Mickelson's classroom raised $430

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

To promote kindness, fair play, and connection across our entire school community, we are launching a student-led initiative centered on a social-emotional recess and lunch game inspired by Rock, Paper, Scissors. We are requesting a treasure box, bead necklaces, and colorful gems to bring this vision to life. These materials will be used to spark joyful, inclusive interactions among students of all grade levels, support staff, and teachers. The game is simple yet powerful: students challenge each other in Rock, Paper, Scissors, and the winner receives a bead from their opponent. At the end of the day, all beads are returned, making the activity sustainable and cost-effective.

Student leaders will be responsible for managing the materials, explaining the game to others, mentoring younger peers, and modeling respectful play.

Each morning, they will distribute bead necklaces and gems from the treasure box, setting the tone for a positive and playful day. Gems may also be awarded for acts of kindness, leadership, and good sportsmanship. This initiative supports the Allstate Foundation’s mission of promoting Kindness by creating a space where students of all backgrounds and personalities can connect, be seen, and celebrate one another. It provides a low-pressure way for quieter or more isolated students to engage, while empowering student leaders to build a culture of inclusion and mutual respect.

The project’s design allows for flexibility and growth—student feedback will inform future improvements, and themed weeks or family engagement events can expand its impact. This initiative doesn’t just benefit one class; it reaches our entire school, uniting everyone in a daily act of connection. Our students will lead the way in creating a more compassionate and cohesive school community—one bead, one game, one smile at a time.

Ms. Mickelson Washington Elementary STEM Magnet School Grades 3-5

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.

Pasadena, CA 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

300 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Skeleteen Mardi Gras Beads Necklaces - Assorted Colors Gasparilla Beaded Bulk Costume Necklace For Party - 144 Necklaces • Amazon Business $22.79 6 $136.74
Nautical Cove Antiqued Finished Wood Treasure Chest with Decorative Rivets and Reinforcing Iron Strips with Lock and Skeleton Keys (Large 13x10x10) – Wooden Keepsake Box, Pirate Decor, Storage Chest • Amazon Business $77.99 1 $77.99
MARFOREVER 30 Pcs Large Diving Toys for Pool, Big Pool Gems Pirate Treasure Diamond Diving Gems Underwater Sinking Acrylic Gemstones for Summer Swimming Party Games Dive Bath Toys for Kids Boys Girls • Amazon Business $11.99 4 $47.96
Niceup 30pcs 3D Heart Diamond Gemstones Easter Egg Fillers 1.57in Small Toys Crystal Acrylic Gems Heart Shape Gemstones for Mermaid Party Favors Treasure Hunt Toys Summer Swimming Training Pool Toys • Amazon Business $9.99 4 $39.96

Materials cost

$302.65

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $27.69

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$364.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$64.39

Total project goal

$429.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $429.27

5 Donors

-$83.74

Donations toward project cost

-$80.18

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.56

match offer

-$334.94

Match offer toward project cost

-$284.70

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.24

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$10.59

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 $0.00

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