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Mrs. Gall from Las Cruces, NM is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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STEM in the Sunshine

Help me give my students meaningful playtime with some STEM in the sunshine!

  • $841 goal

This project expired on September 8, 2024.

This project expired on September 8, 2024.

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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

I don’t know about you, but one of my favorite times of the day is recess. Not just because it is a break from the classroom, but because I get to watch a lot of learning happening on the playground. From social emotional to clarifying concepts, the connections are endless and students are naturally curious. Why not use this to our advantage and provide meaningful play.

Little learners need sunshine and play.

Here in NM we have a lot of sunshine and a lot of learners! With this project, students can connect concepts they learn in the classroom to the real world through playtime during recess. They can use their own knowledge and experience to solidify new skill sets. They will have access to tools that are not readily available everywhere they go. Help me plant the seeds of curiosity so we can watch these littles flourish!

Mrs. Gall East Picacho 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.

Las Cruces, NM 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

Never Before Funded 250 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kaplan Early Learning Nature to Play Crate • Kaplan Early Learning Company $143.96 1 $143.96
DOM Giant Snakes & Ladders Game, Set Includes 1 Giant Mat, 8 Stakes and 1 Giant Inflatable Die - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $115.12 1 $115.12
12 Pairs Balancing Stilts for Kids Walking Bucket Stilts Plastic Walking Stilts Toy with Adjustable Rope for Preschool Playground Indoor Outdoor Obstacle Course Games, Red, Yellow, Green, Blue • Amazon Business $51.99 2 $103.98
Taksa Toys Locomo Family 1 Open-Ended Waldorf Educational Outdoor Play Figures, Wooden Animal Montessori Toys for Kids 3 4 5 6 7+ for Childs Learning & Creativity Year Old, Gifts (Set of 5) • Amazon Business $37.99 2 $75.98
WHOHOLL Play Kitchen Accessories, Wooden Kitchen Sets for Kids, Toy Pots and Pans for Kids Kitchen, Toddler Cooking Toys for Kids Ages 3-5, Montessori Kitchen Tools for Boys Girls Gifts(Medium) • Amazon Business $34.99 2 $69.98
4 Set Kids Binoculars Children Colorful Real Binoculars Set Shockproof High Resolution Binoculars with Magnifying Glass and Compass for Bird Watching Hunting Hiking Outdoor Exploring (Light Color) • Amazon Business $19.99 3 $59.97
Rhino Skin Soft EEZE Playground Ball Set, 8-1/2 Inch, Set of 6, Assorted Colors - Rubber - Elementary-Middle School - Kids - Durable - Durability • School Specialty $44.02 1 $44.02
JOYIN 150 Pcs Sidewalk Chalk Set in 30 Packs, 5 Colors, Giant Box Non-Toxic Jumbo Washable Chalk for Outdoor Art Play, Painting on Chalkboard, Kitchen, Blackboard, Playground, Outdoor • Amazon Business $26.95 1 $26.95
Hopscotch Game Outdoor Games for Kids 10 Plastic Rings 5 Colored and 18 Connectors 4 Bean Bags Indoor or Outdoor Game Obstacle Course for Kids Training (Circle) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99

Materials cost

$658.95

Vendor shipping charges

$15.91

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$714.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$126.13

Total project goal

$840.87

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

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