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Mrs. McDowell from Spartanburg, SC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Brainy Fun for Rainy Days

Help me give my students games and puzzles; fun ways to use their brains on rainy days!

  • $445 goal

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My Project

When the weather prevents us from playing outside, our middle school students need ways to think, laugh, and interact with one another during free time after lunch. By keeping their hands and brains busy, we can help them develop their social skills and enjoy their school experience more. Students who play together have an easier time resolving conflict, and curing boredom keeps them out of trouble.

With your help, our students can have fun, build their social skills, and exercise their brains when they are stuck inside for recess.

We are a Title I school which means that most of our students do not have the financial means to donate or bring games like these from home. They deserve the opportunity to enjoy these classic games with their friends--plus, it's screen-free, which is great for their development!

Mrs. McDowell Fairforest 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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Spartanburg, SC 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

150 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
3-in-1 Vintage Giant Checkers and Tic Tac Toe Game with Reversible Mat, 24 Chips, Family Board Game, Lawn Game, BBQ Party Favor, Indoor and Outdoor Activity for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $16.19 3 $48.57
Mattel SKIP-BO Card Game • Kaplan Early Learning Company $12.56 3 $37.68
Mattel UNO Card Game • Kaplan Early Learning Company $8.96 4 $35.84
Hasbro Sorry! Board Game - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $17.69 2 $35.38
Classic Dominoes Game • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 2 $25.98
Boggle Classic Game | Word Search Games | Ages 8+ | 1 or More Players | Portable Travel Size | Fun Family Dice Games for Adults and Kids • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
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 $9.99 2 $19.98
Hasbro Gaming Trouble Board Game for Kids Ages 5 and Up 2-4 Players (Packaging may vary) • Amazon Business $9.97 2 $19.94
Worldwide Buddies: Minilingo - Spanish/English Bilingual Flashcards - Memory Card Game (board game) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $19.00 1 $19.00
Behind The Anger Card Game for Families, Therapy Games for Kids - Anger Management Toys for Kids - Card Game for Teens - Develop Social Emotional Coping Skills - Anger Control and Counseling Tool • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Coogam Wooden Blocks Puzzle Brain Teasers Toy Tangram Jigsaw Intelligence Colorful 3D Russian Blocks Game STEM Montessori Educational Gift for Kids (40 Pcs) • Amazon Business $8.98 2 $17.96
30 Pcs Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags, A4 Size Waterproof File Bags, with 10 Colors, for Organizing Office Supplies, Board Games, Puzzles, and Classroom Organization, Assorted Letter Size Zipper Pouches • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$316.29

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.84

Sales tax

 $22.30

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$378.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$66.74

Total project goal

$444.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $444.91

1 Donor

-$444.91

Donations toward project cost

-$378.17

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$66.74

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