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Ms. Esther from Flushing, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Connect! Communicate! Collaborate!

Help me give my students games to promote social development and interactions with each other.

  • $173 goal

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My Project

I am a first year Special Education Teacher in a self-contained third to fifth grade classroom. I believe that strong social skills are essential for success in life. I have been encouraging students to socialize with one another during Choice Time, where students have the time to decide what they would like to play and who they want to play with. During this time, students are able to communicate and interact with their peers and explore shared interests.

By providing students with various games in the classroom, they will have the opportunity to not only foster lasting relationships with friends as they play with one another, but also build confidence and enhance social skills, decision making skills, and communication skills.

Ms. Esther PS Q177 Robin Sue Ward 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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Flushing, NY 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

8 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Stone Soup Cooperative Board Game • Kaplan Early Learning Company $22.46 1 $22.46
YoYa Toys Pull, Stretch and Squeeze Stress Balls - 3 Balls, Elastic Sensory Balls for Stress and Anxiety Relief, Autism and Special Needs Toys, Calming Fidgets for Kids and Adults, Ideal for Classroom • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
YoYa Toys Beadeez Squeeze Balls - Squishy Stress Relief Balls with Water Beads - Colorful Sensory Fidget Toys for Kids and Adults - Fun, Calming, Increase Focus, Great for ADHD, Autism - (3 Pack) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Hasbro Candy Land, Classic Board Game, 2 to 4 Players, Ages 3 to 6 - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $15.44 1 $15.44
Carson-Dellosa Addition & Subtraction Bingo Board Game (140038) • Staples $14.68 1 $14.68
Hasbro Gaming Trouble Board Game for Kids Ages 5 and Up 2-4 Players (Packaging may vary) • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97
20 PCS Stretchy Fidget Toy,Colorful Stretchy Strings Fidget Toy,Sensory Fidget Worm Stretch Toys for Children's Day Gift,Kids,Adults,Boys,Girls,Stress Relief,Calming and Relaxing Present • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
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 $7.49 1 $7.49

Materials cost

$113.01

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.54

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$146.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.81

Total project goal

$172.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $172.06

2 Donors

-$163.24

Donations toward project cost

-$146.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.99

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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 $0.00

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