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

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Smart Minds, Kind Hearts: Games for STEM and Social Growth

Help me give my students STEM toys and cooperative games to spark curiosity and SEL skills.

  • $775 goal

This project expired on September 22, 2025.

This project expired on September 22, 2025.

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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

"Smart Minds, Kind Hearts", will bring STEM toys and cooperative games into our second-grade classroom to spark curiosity and build important life skills. These hands-on materials will help my students explore science, math and engineering concepts while learning how to collaborate, communicate and care for one another.

With your support, we'll create a joyful, engaging space where learning is active and meaningful.

Your donation will empower my students to grow not only as thinkers, but also as kind, respectful classmates ready to grow and learn together. Thank you so much for supporting our second grade classroom!

Ms. Mendez Misson 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.

Redlands, CA View local requests

More than half 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

Never Before Funded 28 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Parachute, 20' Diameter with 16 Handles • Quill.com $115.10 1 $115.10
Mold & Play Sensory Sand Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 3 $89.97
LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 - 484 Piece Building Toy Set with Idea Booklet & Storage Box, STEM Construction Toy for Classroom or Home, Interactive Building Blocks for Kids, Ages 4+ • Kaplan Early Learning Company $42.26 2 $84.52
Olsa Giant Tumble Tower 57PCS Wooden Block Stacking Yard Games with Carrying Bag Classic Indoor & Outdoor Game for Adults and Family Party Games for Backyard Lawn Beach Camping (Over 4.2 Ft) • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
Playmags Magnetic Tiles Building Set 56 Pcs Set with Car - Super Durable Magnet Blocks, STEM Development Kids Building Toys for Boys Girls & Toddlers • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Giant Tic Tac Toe Strap Game Indoor Outdoor, 4 Ft X 4 Ft Portable Tic Tac Toe Bean Bag Toss Game, Large Yard Toss Game Tic Tac Toss Across Camping Games for Kids & Families -Orange • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
moopok Fast Sling Puck Game - 2 in1 Chess Board and Desktop Battle Super Winner Game,Fast Action Wooden Air Hockey Board Game,Adults and Kids Family Friend Funny Slingshot Game Toys • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
HedBanz Game 2nd Edition The Quick Question Game of What Am I? • Amazon Business $23.26 1 $23.26
Gifts2U Marble Run Toy, 130Pcs Educational Construction Maze Block Toy Set with Glass Marbles for Kids and Parent-Child Game • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Hasbro Gaming Connect 4 Classic Grid,4 in a Row Game,Strategy Board Games for Kids,2 Player .for Family and Kids,Ages 6 and Up • Amazon Business $9.97 2 $19.94
Hasbro Gaming Battleship with Planes | 2-Player Strategy Board Games for Kids | Easter Gifts for Boys & Girls | Ages 7+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Hasbro Gaming Bop It! Electronic Game for Kids Ages 8 and up, Kids Games for 1 or More Players, Board Games for Kids, Kids Gifts • Amazon Business $15.97 1 $15.97
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
Hasbro Gaming Chutes and Ladders Board Game | 2 to 4 Players | Preschool Games for Boys & Girls| Easter Gifts for Kids | Ages 3+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Hasbro Gaming Candy Land Kingdom Of Sweet Adventures Board Game For Kids, Easter Gifts for Boys & Girls, 3+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
10 pcs Rainbow Jump Rope Set Durable Nylon Skipping Ropes,Safty Vibrant Jumping Ropes for Girls or Boys Physical Education Skipping Rope(7.2 Feet) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Mattel Games UNO Emoji Card Game for Kids, Adults, Families & Parties, Deck Features Hilarious Emojis • Amazon Business $6.49 1 $6.49

Materials cost

$564.15

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.50

Sales tax

 $51.62

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.46

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$658.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$116.25

Total project goal

$774.98

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