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Ms. Yarian from Phoenix, AZ is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Soft Start for Engaged Learning

Help me give my students puzzles, board games, and coloring books to build social skills and start our day off right.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Yarian's classroom raised $252

This project is fully funded

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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

Each morning, our students arrive over the course of a 30-minute breakfast period. This is time for students to get settled and eat their breakfast before the hard work of learning begins. I am looking to provide students with an array of choices they can use during this time that will allow them to explore their interests and connect with each other.

These soft start activities include puzzles, Legos, board games, and coloring books.

Students will be able to choose from what interests them and work together or alone as they get settled into school for the day. This will help promote good attendance, as students will be eager to arrive early in order to have time to play. It will also increase their engagement in learning throughout the day, because they'll have started off with positive socialization in a calm, tech-free environment.

Ms. Yarian Madrid Neighborhood Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Phoenix, AZ 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Newverest Jigsaw Puzzle Mat Roll Up, Saver Pad 46” x 26” Portable Keeper Up to 1500 pieces with Non-Slip Rubber Bottom and Smooth Polyester Top + 3 Puzzle Sorting Trays and Travel-Friendly Storage Bag • Amazon Business $49.97 1 $49.97
LEGO Classic Bricks and Ideas 11001 Building Kit (123 Pieces) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Skillmatics Board Game Rapid Rumble, Fun for Family Game Night, Educational Toy, Card Game for Kids, Teens & Adults, Gifts for Ages 6, 7, 8, 9 and Up • Amazon Business $19.97 1 $19.97
Ravensburger -World Landmarks Map - 300 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle for Kids – Every Piece is Unique, Pieces Fit Together Perfectly • Amazon Business $16.89 1 $16.89
SUSSED The Game of Wacky Choices - Card Game for Kids & Families Who Love Social Board Games - Great Travel Conversation Cards - Hello Yellow Deck • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza • Amazon Business $9.84 1 $9.84
Mindfulness Coloring Book for Teens & Adults • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Positive affirmations coloring book for teens and adults: 40 beautiful floral patterns with inspirational quotes for good vibes, stress-relief, ... mindset. (Inspirational coloring book series) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Good Vibes Coloring Book For Teens: A Motivational and Calming Quotes Coloring Book For Teenagers With Positive Sayings and Inspirational Affirmations for Relaxing and Building Confidence • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
Anxiety Relief Coloring Book for Teens: Creativity to Find Calm • Amazon Business $6.69 1 $6.69
UNO - Classic Colour & Number Matching Card Game - 112 Cards - Customizable & Erasable Wild - Special Action Cards Included - Gift for Kids 7+, W2087 • Amazon Business $4.97 1 $4.97

Materials cost

$169.24

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$12.10

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$213.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.74

Total project goal

$251.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$251.62

1 Donor

-$120.00

Donations toward project cost

-$115.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$4.50

Matching donations from our partners

-$115.74

Match offers toward project cost

-$98.38

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.36

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$15.88

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$0.00

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