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Mrs. Norton from Stamford, CT is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Brain Break-Harry Potter Style

Help me give my students games and supplies for our brain break days.

  • 7 donors
  • $499 goal

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My Project

This middle school technology teacher is a huge Potterhead! I have spent a lot of my own money over the years making my classroom feel like the students are actually walking into Hogwarts Castle, but it needs a few final touches. When I sort my students into their 'houses' (groups) for projects it would be nice to have the house banners hanging from the ceiling along with my magical candles.

Also, on brain break days I try to offer my students non-screen activities, so the Wizard's Chess board and Harry Potter movie trivia games would be a wonderful addition.

And, finally, I like to offer hands-on activities for those who are less interested in potions and spells and more artistically minded. There are all sorts of crafts that can be made with the colorful tissue paper I've requested in this project. So, I would really appreciate it if you could make the magic happen for my students by supporting my Donors Choose project!

Mrs. Norton Scofield Magnet Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Stamford, CT View local requests

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

200 students impacted 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Harry Potter Hardcover Boxed Set: Books 1-7 (Slipcase) • Amazon Business $134.85 1 $134.85
LEXiBOOK - Harry Potter Chess Games, Magnetic and Foldable Chess Board, 32 Pieces, Family Game, CGM300HP • Amazon Business $43.76 1 $43.76
Embroidery Floss Cross Stitch Threads String Kits with Organizer Storage Box Included 108pcs Colorful Friendship Bracelets Floss with Number Stickers&Floss Bobbins &110 Pcs Cross Stitch Tool Kits • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Simetufy Tissue Paper for Gift Bags, 150 Sheets 30 Assorted Colored Tissue Paper Bulk for Gift Wrapping, 20 x 26 in Art Tissue Paper for Crafts, Gift Wrapping Tissue Paper for Gifts • Amazon Business $12.82 2 $25.64
Pressman Harry Potter Magical Beasts Game • Amazon Business $23.65 1 $23.65
Harry Potter Wall Banner - Large Size 30" x 50" - Indoor Fabric Banner (Hufflepuff) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Harry Potter Wall Banner - Large Size 30" x 50" - Indoor Fabric Banner (Ravenclaw) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Harry Potter Wall Banner - Large Size 30" x 50" - Indoor Fabric Banner (Gryffindor) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Harry Potter Wall Banner - Large Size 30" x 50" - Indoor Fabric Banner (Slytherin) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Paladone Hogwarts Trivia, 200 Harry Potter Questions, Officially Licensed, Black • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Conquest Journals Harry Potter Wizarding World Vinyl Stickers, Set of 60 Unique Stickers Including 5 Holograms, Waterproof and UV Resistant, Great for All Your Gadgets, Potterfy All The Things • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98

Materials cost

$387.81

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$423.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.76

Total project goal

$498.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $498.39

6 Donors

-$431.33

Donations toward project cost

-$372.63

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.70

match offer

-$60.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$51.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.06

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 $0.00

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