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Mr. Shelton from Cleveland, TN is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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BreakOut [EDU] of the Boring

My students need lock boxes and miscellaneous padlock/combination locks to create a breakout kit to use with Breakout EDU. We want to BreakOut of the boring and BreakInto some fun learning!!

  • $213 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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My Students

Teaching in a low income/high poverty school district has many challenges for teachers and students alike. One hundred percent of our students receive free lunch. Many of our students face daily obstacles that prevent them from getting ahead early in life, such as broken homes, language barriers, and poverty.

My students come from a variety of backgrounds-each with his/her own story to tell.

Our students come to school each day knowing that they are loved and that they are a part of something special. Our school is the perfect example of a diverse FAMILY.

Our Pre-K to 5th grade school is the very epitome of diversity. Our student body represents many different cultures: many South American and Latin American countries, multiple Asian countries, In our 4th grade team, roughly half of our students this year are ESL students.

My Project

"In Academics, Building, Community, Diversity, and Educators...We Are the One!" Our school motto sets high standards and expectations for students and teachers alike. That is why we need Breakout EDU in our fourth grade classroom.

I want to breakout of the traditional learning model by making learning fun and exciting for each and every student, regardless of their background or "level." Our Breakout Kits will be used amongst our 4th grade team to provide students with an exciting, cross-curricular set of challenges.

The use of Breakout boxes gives students the opportunity to work together (building teamwork skills), to use logic and critical thinking skills that will help them throughout life, and to utilize technology as a learning tool instead of just a "toy."

The Breakout EDU learning model is one that provides students with multiple opportunities to "fail forward" by requiring students to keep working through puzzles and problems instead of giving up when they get wrong answers. In a world of standardized testing, this grit and stamina will help them throughout school and into college/adulthood. Skills strengthened by breakout challenges will aid students throughout their lives! Please help us breakout of the boring and start thinking outside the box!

Mr. Shelton
Grades 3-5
    More than a third 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

    This project will reach 55 students.

    2 donors have given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Vaultz Locking Utility Box with Combination Lock, Black on Black (VZ00192) • Amazon Business $12.29 2 $24.58
Stalwart 75-005 Metal Storage Lock Box, 12" • Amazon Business $9.98 2 $19.96
iGotTech Heavy Duty Gym Lock: 4 Digit Combination Padlock • Amazon Business $9.87 2 $19.74
Wordlock PL-004-BK 5-Dial Combination Padlock, Black • Amazon Business $9.04 2 $18.08
UV Flashlight Black Lights, Findway Ultravilot Urine Light 12 Led UV Blacklight Flashlight Detector for dogs, Pet Stain Detector, Dog Urine Remover, Bed Bug Detector-Pack of 5 • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Master Lock Padlock, Set Your Own Speed Dial Combination Lock, 2-1/8 in. Wide, Assorted Colors, 1500iD • Amazon Business $7.98 2 $15.96
Master Lock 140D Solid Brass Keyed Different Padlock with 1-9/16-Inch Wide Body, 1/4-Inch Shackle • Amazon Business $4.99 2 $9.98
Master Lock Lockout Tagout Hasp, Vinyl Coated Steel Hasp, 1-1/2 in Jaw Clearance, 421 • Amazon Business $4.50 2 $9.00
Master Lock Padlock, Set Your Own Combination Lock Luggage Lock, 13/16 in. Wide, 646T (Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $8.05 1 $8.05
KERRT CYJ10 Secret Message Invisible Ink Pen with Black Light, 4 Piece • Amazon Business $5.88 1 $5.88

Materials cost

$148.22

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.22

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$180.44

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$31.84

Total project goal

$212.28

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $212.28

2 Donors

-$199.93

Donations toward project cost

-$180.44

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.49

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$12.35

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 $0.00

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