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Mrs. Smith from Richmond, VA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Better Thinking Through Building

Help me give my students supplies to critical thinking and problem solving skills.

  • This project is not currently eligible for funding.
  • $1,170 goal

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

Students will be supplied with a problem that incorporates math, engineering, technology, and science. Students will plan using whiteboard grid paper and whiteboard markers. Students will have to earn money by solving problems in class correctly. They will use their coins to purchase supplies. They will be able to build using various building supplies such as magnetic blocks, wheels, connectors, Geoboards with rubber bands, and other various materials. Once students are complete, they will write a summary of what they created and share the summary and the project with the group.

Mrs. Smith G.H. Reid Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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Richmond, VA 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

100 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
hand2mind Plastic Interlox Base Ten Blocks Classroom Set, Connecting Cubes, Base 10 Blocks for Math, (Set of 644) • Amazon Business $149.24 3 $447.72
SILYMOLY Magnetic Blocks Candy Land Edition, Magnetic Tiles Building Blocks Boys & Girls Toys Age 3-5 4-8 5-7 Sensory Gift for Kids，Magnets Cubes，Upgraded STEM Gift 1.2 Inches • Amazon Business $49.99 2 $99.98
Learning Resources Double-six Dominoes In Bucket, Teaching aids, Math Classroom Accessories, 168 Pieces, Ages 5+ • Amazon Business $22.35 4 $89.40
Learning Resources Candy Construction Building Set, Fine Motor Building Toy, 92 Pieces, Ages 4+, Multicolor • Amazon Business $34.12 2 $68.24
hand2mind Fake Money Coin Classroom Set, Detailed Fake Coins, Prop Money, Toy Money, Play Money for Kids, Realistic Money, Pretend Money for Kids Learning, Play Money Set, Plastic Coins (Set of 768) • Amazon Business $28.31 2 $56.62
Simply magic 131 PCS Jumbo Magnetic Base Ten Blocks for Math, Place Value Blocks, Magnetic Base 10 Blocks Set for Teachers, Math Blocks for Counting, Counting Blocks, Magnetic Math Manipulatives K-3 • Amazon Business $20.20 2 $40.40
Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, 2 HB Soft, Pastel Colors, 150 Count • Amazon Business $38.96 1 $38.96
Edx Education Student Math Balance - In Home Learning Manipulative for Early Math and Number Concepts - Includes 20 Weights - Beginner Addition, Subtraction and Equations • Amazon Business $9.24 4 $36.96
Pilot, FriXion Clicker Erasable Gel Pens, Fine Point 0.7 mm, Pack of 15, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $21.83 1 $21.83
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Black, Low-Odor, Pack of 36, Perfect for Whiteboards, Non-Porous Surfaces & Home Offices • Amazon Business $21.37 1 $21.37
SCRIBBLEDO Grid Dry Erase Sheets 9”x12” Math Practice Small White Board Sheets Math Manipulatives Quad Graph Whiteboard Sheets Math Supplies Homeschool Teacher Students Classroom Pack of 10 • Amazon Business $9.95 2 $19.90
Nogeqi 260 Pcs Colored Rubber Bands Size 16 Elastic Geoboard Rubber Bands Multicolour Rubberband Office Supplies Home Package Household • Amazon Business $8.29 1 $8.29

Materials cost

$949.67

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$993.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$175.40

Total project goal

$1,169.32

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