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Mrs. Edwards from Chicago, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Survey Says...LEGO Bricks are Awesome! Part 2

Help me give my students LEGO brick storage containers and bins, crocheting items, games, and puzzles for our enrichment programs.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Edwards's classroom raised $659

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

Have you ever wanted a say in what activities you participated in after school hours? This year we surveyed our students asking for their input and ideas on their favorite afterschool classes.

The buzz around school was amazing to hear as students were coming together to brainstorm different club ideas.

We had almost 350 student responses from our survey and about half selected that the LEGO Builders Club was a fan favorite!

The staff had access to the survey results and saw the overwhelming amount of interest in the LEGO Building Club so many staff members have volunteered to host this club afterschool. Our students need LEGO brick storage bins and containers for our LEGO bricks so they can explore the world of STEM and share their stories through LEGO bricks! Ziploc bags are also needed to help distribute the LEGO bricks.

Our students also need crocheting items such as hooks and yarn for a Beginning Crocheting Club. Students are excited to help bring this delicate art to life. As a lifelong skill students will make beautiful gifts for others and clothing items that can be worn.

Lastly, students need table games and puzzles to help promote teamwork and friendship-building. These clubs will help students enjoy playing together and socializing after school hours.

Mrs. Edwards Smyser Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ziploc 2 Gallon Food Storage Bags, Grip 'n Seal Technology for Easier Grip, Open, and Close, 12 Count (Pack of 3) • Amazon Business $20.84 3 $62.52
Vicenpal 4 Pack Toy Storage Containers with Lids Brick Shaped Kids Storage Organizer Box Containers Plastic Stackable Organizer Bin • Amazon Business $53.99 1 $53.99
Woanger 20 Skeins Soft Chenille Yarn Velvet Blanket Yarn for Crocheting Hand Knitting Weaving DIY Craft, 10 Colors, 93 Yards Each (Classic Color) • Amazon Business $47.79 1 $47.79
Self Adhesive Lamination Sheets, 9 x 11.5 Inches, 4 Mil Thick, Suited for Letter Size Self Seal Laminating Sheets 8.5 x 11, 20 Pack • Amazon Business $8.83 5 $44.15
Clue Board Game • Kaplan Early Learning Company $39.56 1 $39.56
Amazon Basics Multipurpose Copy Printer Paper, 8.5" x 11", 20lb, 8 Ream, 4000 Sheets, 92 Bright, White • Amazon Business $37.82 1 $37.82
uxcell Aluminum Crochet Hook 4mm US Size G (Size 6) Knitting Needles for DIY Craft Yarn Green 6Pcs • Amazon Business $7.49 5 $37.45
Scotch Sure-Start Packing Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 22.2 yds., Clear, 6/Pack (145-6) • Quill.com $15.99 2 $31.98
Buffalo Games - Reverse Charades - A Hilarious Twist On The Classic Party & Family Game! • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
LEGO STORAGE ORGANIZER CUBES 3-PIECE SET • Amazon Business $20.00 1 $20.00
Party Charades Game – Contains 550 charades – Great Family Game for 2 or More Players Ages 10 and up by Outset Media • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
3 otters 235 Sheets Construction Paper, Heavy Duty Craft Paper A4 Colored Art Cardstock 150 GSM 12 Colors for DIY Crafts Card Making Scrapbook Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Halloween Nightmare Jigsaw Puzzle 1000 Piece by Vermont Christmas Company • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
Kids Charades Classic Edition - Children's Game - Family Game - Features 300 Charades - Develops Critical Thinking, Builds Imagination, and Supports Creativity - For 3 or More Players - Ages 8+ • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
fishwisdom 100 Piece Donuts Jigsaw Puzzle for Kids Teens Age 4-8 Gift Family Time (Donuts) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Puzzles for Kids Ages 4-8, 3-5, 6-8, 8-10 Boys Girls - 100 Piece Solar System Space Kids Jigsaw Puzzles - Science Educational Toys for Kids 5-7 Planets for Kids Solar System Toys • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Mattel Uno Original and Uno Flip Card Games, Combo Pack of 2 • Amazon Business $9.85 1 $9.85
Diamond Toothpicks, Round Natural Wooden Bamboo Tooth Picks For Teeth, Appetizers and Cocktail 500 Count • Amazon Business $6.89 1 $6.89
Mattel Games UNO Nothin' But Paper Card Game, Family Game with 100 Percent Paper and Fully Recyclable for 2-10 Players • Amazon Business $6.49 1 $6.49
Charles Leonard Fasteners, Round Head, Brass Plated, 1 Inch Shank, 10 MM Head, 100-Pack (4R-BP) • Amazon Business $2.89 1 $2.89

Materials cost

$522.27

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$560.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$98.84

Total project goal

$658.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$658.94

6 Donors

-$300.00

Donations toward project cost

-$299.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.30

match offer

-$306.35

Match offer toward project cost

-$260.40

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.95

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$52.59

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$0.00

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