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Mrs. Merta from Richardson TX is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Whole Body Coding

Help me give my students small group floor games to help us understand coding basics while using our entire body.

  • 2 donors
  • $175 still needed

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My Project

Imagine a classroom where learning feels like playtime and every move you make is a step towards becoming a digital wizard! That's why we're bringing in a special coding set game that will make learning about coding so much fun. Instead of just sitting at our desks, we'll be up on our feet, using our whole bodies to give commands and make magic happen on the screen. This game isn't just any game; it's like a treasure chest full of opportunities for young minds to explore the exciting world of coding.

With this coding set game, we're not just playing; we're learning valuable skills that will stick with us for life.

By using our bodies to give commands and solve challenges, we're building a solid foundation of coding knowledge that will help us tackle more complex concepts later on. It's like building a strong house; we need a sturdy base to support all the amazing things we'll create in the future. So let's dive in, get moving, and embark on a coding adventure like no other! Who knows, maybe one day you'll be the one teaching others how to code, all because we started with a little game that made learning feel like magic.

Mrs. Merta
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Learning Resources Let's Go Code! Activity Set, 50 Pieces, Ages 5+ • Amazon Business $22.22 6 $133.32

Materials cost

$133.32

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$165.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$29.17

Total project goal

$194.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $194.49

1 Donor

-$10.00

Donations toward project cost

-$8.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.50

Young Sheldon on CBS match offer

-$10.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$8.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.50

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 $174.49

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