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Ms. O'Keefe from Springfield, MA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Resilience and Motivating Students for Success

Help me give my students incentives to build resilience, stay motivated, and overcome challenges as they prepare for MCAS and life beyond the classroom.

  • $656 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Ms. O'Keefe has another project! Donate to Help Us Shine: Cleaning Supplies for a Healthy Learning Space to help her classroom.

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Ms. O'Keefe has another project! Donate to Help Us Shine: Cleaning Supplies for a Healthy Learning Space to help her classroom.

$923 - complete this project and be a hero

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

MCAS is approaching, and our students are practicing questions every day to prepare. While the score is important, it is the process that truly matters. They will learn to conquer challenges that may feel difficult, and this experience will build perseverance that will serve them well throughout life. Each day, they will practice facing obstacles and pushing forward, no matter how tough things may get. Incentives like action figures and stuffed animals will help keep them motivated and engaged in their growth.

With your generous support, we will be able to provide these students with meaningful incentives that inspire them to keep going.

Any donation helps! Please help us create an environment full of positive reinforcement, where students strive to overcome difficulties and grow stronger each day.

Ms. O'Keefe Mary M Walsh Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Springfield, MA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

40 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
HyDren 20 Pcs Safari Stuffed Animals 11.8'' Plush Jungle Wild Animals Cute Elephant Giraffe Lion Tiger Monkey Stuff Animals Soft Plush Animals in Bulk Stuffed Animals Toy for Toddler Baby Jungle Party • Amazon Business $62.99 1 $62.99
DUANMUL Cute Fat Dinosaur Plush Toys, Soft Stuffed Animals Toys Dolls, Dino Plushies, Cute Birthday Gifts for Kids Girls Boys (Green,8in) • Amazon Business $9.93 5 $49.65
Funko Pop! Movies: Minions: The Rise of Gru - Pet Rock Otto, Multicolor, 3.75 inches • Amazon Business $43.55 1 $43.55
Squishmallows Original 5-Inch Plush Gigi Tabby Cat, Dolan Dino, Brina Bigfoot, Maui Pineapple, Amal Moth, and More - Ultrasoft Official Jazwares Plush, SQCR05536, 10 Count (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $40.94 1 $40.94
Funko 12 x Bitty Pop! Singles: Marvel The Infinity Saga Mystery Mini Collectible Toys 12-Piece Poly Bag • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
6 Pcs Mini Stuffed Forest Animals Jungle Bulk Plush Animal Toys 4 Inch Cute Plush Elephant Lion Giraffe for Baby Shower Christmas Birthday Gift Stuffer Toy Themed Party Decoration(Lovely) • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box 10698 Building Toy Set, Toy Storage Solution for Home or Classrooms, Interactive Building Toy for Kids, Boys, and Girls • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Funko Pop! Bitty Boxes: Harry Potter- Hogwarts • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Funko POP Anime My Hero Academia Deku Action Figure • Amazon Business $10.95 2 $21.90
Funko Bitty POP! Minions and A Surprise Mystery Mini Figure - 0.9 Inch (2.2 Cm) - Despicable Me: Minions Collectable - Stackable Display Shelf Included - Gift Idea - Party Bags Stocking • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
SANRIO 305511 Cinnamoroll Mini Mascot Holder • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Funko Bitty POP! Minions and A Surprise Mystery Mini Figure - 0.9 Inch (2.2 Cm) - Despicable Me: Minions Collectable - Stackable Display Shelf Included - Gift Idea - Party Bags Stocking • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Funko Pop! Bitty Town: Spongebob - Spongebob and Pineapple House • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Funko Bitty Pop! Rudolph: Mini Collectible Toys 4-Pack - Bumble™, Yukon Cornelius™, Rudolph®, & Mystery Chase Figure (Styles May Vary) • Amazon Business $14.44 1 $14.44
Funko POP Sanrio: Hello Kitty - Cinnamoroll - (Icecream) - Collectable Vinyl Figure - Gift Idea - Official Merchandise - for Kids & Adults - Cartoons Fans - Model Figure for Collectors and Display • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Total Anime Izuku Midoriya - 8-Inch Scale Super Soft Plush with Authentic Details from My Hero Academia • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Funko Bitty POP Pixar - 4 Pack - Mike Wazowski, and a Mystery Bitty POP Figure and A Surprise Mystery Mini Figure - 0.9 Inch (2.2 Cm) - Pixar Collection Collectable - Gift Idea - Cake Topper • Amazon Business $12.60 1 $12.60
Funko Bitty POP! Marvel - Captain American and A Surprise Mystery Mini Figure - 0.9 Inch (2.2 Cm) - Marvel Comics Collectable - Stackable Display Shelf Included - Gift Idea - Cake Topper • Amazon Business $10.49 1 $10.49
77pcs Deku Sticker Anime Decals Aesthetic Waterproof Vinyl Pack Stickers for Water Bottle Laptop Cup Adults Phone Skateboard DIY Party • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Funko POP! Animation: My Hero Academia - Deku Collectible Figure, Multicolor • Amazon Business $9.50 1 $9.50
Inside Out 2 Talk It Out Small Plush - Sadness, Kids Toys for Ages 3 Up by Just Play • Amazon Business $9.50 1 $9.50

Materials cost

$512.39

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$557.08

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$98.31

Total project goal

$655.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $655.39

1 Donor

-$655.39

Donations toward project cost

-$557.08

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$98.31

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