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

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Creative Minds Build Our Future!

Help me give my students materials needed to build valuable STEM skills, social skills, and a sense of community and teamwork like wooden Brain Blox, headphones, and games.

  • $455 goal

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My Project

All children need to learn how to work together, communicate effectively, and problem-solve.

STEM activities create memorable learning experiences while fostering creativity, collaboration, and teamwork!

As teachers, we try our best to facilitate meaningful discussions and opportunities to encourage creativity and improve social-emotional learning, but our students need time to practice these skills on their own to navigate social situations fairly. For most of our students, school is the only time they socialize and play with children their own age.

Your donation will help us provide opportunities for our 3rd graders to play together, learn how to collaborate, make friendships, and build valuable STEM skills!

We truly appreciate your support!

Mrs. Smith Anza Elementary School Grades 3-5

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El Cajon, CA 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

82 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Brain Blox Wooden Building Blocks for Kids - Building Planks Set, STEM Toy for Boys and Girls (200 Pieces) • Amazon Business $54.95 3 $164.85
Wholesale Bulk Headphone Earphone Earbud - Kaysent(KHP0-25DBlue) 25 Pack Wholesale Dark Blue Headphone for School, Classroom, Airplane, Hospiital, Students,Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $70.80 1 $70.80
Hasbro Gaming Battleship Classic Board Game, Strategy Game for Kids Ages 7 and Up, Fun Kids Game for 2 Players • Amazon Business $13.49 3 $40.47
Guess Who? Board Game Original Guessing Game, Easy to Load Frame, Double-Sided Character Sheet, 2 Player Board Games for Kids, Guessing Games for Families, Ages 6 and Up • Amazon Business $10.99 3 $32.97
Pllieay 12 Pieces 2.4 Inch Soft Foam Balls Lightweight Mini Indoor Toys Play Balls for Safe Fun, Bright Colors, Birthday for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $12.79 1 $12.79

Materials cost

$321.88

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $29.45

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$386.16

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.15

Total project goal

$454.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $454.31

2 Donors

-$150.85

Donations toward project cost

-$129.72

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.13

match offer

-$301.69

Match offer toward project cost

-$256.44

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.76

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 $0.00

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