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Ms. Garcia from Philadelphia, PA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Power of Play and the Magic of Reading!

Help me give my students games and books for an engaging learning experience!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Garcia's classroom raised $217

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

Our room is full of bright, curious minds—but we’re missing the tools to truly spark our imagination. Right now, we don’t have many high-quality books or engaging games that make learning come alive.

My students deserve access to stories that inspire, and puzzles that challenge their thinking in fun, creative ways.

These resources will help build problem-solving skills, promote teamwork, and develop a love of reading—all through play and exploration.

For many of my students, school is the only place they get access to these kinds of enriching experiences. With your help, we can fill our shelves with exciting stories and our tables with games that make every lesson feel like a journey.

Ms. Garcia Francis Scott Key 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.

Philadelphia, PA 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

24 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hasbro Play-Doh Super Color Set - 20 Pack Modeling Compound, Assorted Colors, 3 oz. Cans of Modeling Dough, Sensory Play Dough, Kids Arts & Crafts, Classroom Art Supplies • Kaplan Early Learning Company $28.76 1 $28.76
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toy for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toy 40PCS • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
The Day You Begin (hardcover picture book) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $19.00 1 $19.00
The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $18.00 1 $18.00
Our Solar System Floor Puzzle • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
TOYLI Building Discs 100-Piece, Kids Building Toys, Building Blocks • Amazon Business $12.97 1 $12.97
Jenga Game | The Original Wood Block Game with Genuine Hardwood Blocks | Stacking Tower Game | Ages 6+ | 1 or More Players | Party Games for Kids | Family Games • Amazon Business $10.49 1 $10.49
Enemy Pie : (Reading Rainbow Book, Children’s Book about Kindness, Kids Books about Learning) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
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 $9.49 1 $9.49

Materials cost

$150.68

Vendor shipping charges

$0.85

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.26

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$183.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.43

Total project goal

$216.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$216.22

2 Donors

-$108.10

Donations toward project cost

-$91.89

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.21

match offer

-$108.12

Match offer toward project cost

-$91.90

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.22

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$0.00

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