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

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Step Away From the Screen!

Help me give my students the rainy day activities and brain teasers to help keep them engaged.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Okamura's classroom raised $514

This project is fully funded

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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

I have a wonderful group of enthusiastic learners. During rainy days I want to be able to offer them activities that are fun and keep them engaged. Having some traditional games and some new interesting brain teasers will help students stay engaged during free time.

Help my students step away from the screen.

I have a couple of old games in my class and it is amazing to see how much my students enjoy stepping away from the computer screen and learn games that disconnect them from the screen and connect them to each other.

Ms. Okamura Victoria Avenue 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.

South Gate, 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

21 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Spin Master Perplexus Original Maze Game • Amazon Business $34.92 2 $69.84
Spin Master Games Perplexus Rebel, 3D Maze Game with 70 Obstacles,Perplexus Rebel, 3D Maze Game with 70 Obstacles • Amazon Business $31.25 2 $62.50
Marble Genius Marble Run Super Set; 150 Complete Pieces (85 Translucent Marbulous Pieces + 65 Glass-Marble Set) & Free Instruction App; Marble Run for Kids 4-8 & Toddlers; Toy Marble Maze Track Game • Amazon Business $54.98 1 $54.98
Connect 4 Classic Grid Board Game, 4 in a Row Game, Strategy Board Games for Kids, 2 Player Board Games for Family and Kids, Ages 6 and Up • Amazon Business $10.97 4 $43.88
3 otters 3D Puzzle Ball, 138 Obstacles Maze Ball Interactive Maze Game with Education Toy Sphere Game Ball Boy Gifts • Amazon Business $19.98 2 $39.96
Maze Ball, 3D Interactive Maze Sphere Game (12cm,4.7'') with 100 Obstacles Labyrinth Puzzle Ball Kids Education Toys Magical Brain Teasers Boy Gifts • Amazon Business $15.86 2 $31.72
Hasbro Gaming: Jenga Classic Game • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
Toss Across Game, Tic Tac Toe Outdoor Game, Original Bean Bag Tossing Action for Kids and Adults ​​​​ • Amazon Business $20.49 1 $20.49
Spot It! Junior Animals Card Game | Game For Kids | Preschool Age 4+ | 2 to 5 Players | Average Playtime 10 minutes | Made by Zygomatic • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98

Materials cost

$367.33

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$33.61

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$436.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$77.02

Total project goal

$513.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$513.47

2 Donors

-$490.50

Donations toward project cost

-$436.45

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$54.05

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$22.97

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$0.00

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