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Ms. Sapeg from New York, NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cultivating Curious Minds: Igniting Learning Through Books, Games, and Play!

Help me give my students an exciting and enriching learning journey by supporting our project, which combines technology-themed books, Osmo games, and screen-free activities.

  • $663 goal

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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

I believe that learning should be a joyful journey, and I'm on a mission to enhance my students educational experience with technology-themed books, Osmo games, and screen-free hands-on activities. Your support can help us achieve this goal and create a lasting positive impact on their learning journey.

This project's ultimate goal is to create an environment where learning is exciting, engaging, and accessible for every student.

By incorporating technology-themed books, Osmo games, and screen-free activities, we aim to:

Imagine the magic of technology-themed books coming alive as we read them aloud together. By supporting our project, you're ensuring that these students have access to a rich learning experience that fosters both their love for reading and their language skills.

Osmo games take learning to a whole new level! Learning becomes play, and play becomes learning. Your contribution will provide these students with the opportunity to explore, problem-solve, and develop critical thinking skills while having an absolute blast.

And let's not forget the value of screen-free, hands-on games. In a world dominated by screens, these games offer a much-needed break while still stimulating their creativity, motor skills, and social interactions. Your support will allow these students to enjoy the wonders of learning without the distractions of screens, enhancing their overall cognitive development.

Your generous donation, no matter the size, will make a real difference in these students' lives. Together, we can create a learning experience that's not only educational but also incredibly fun and rewarding. If you're excited about making a positive impact and being a part of something truly special, please consider contributing to our project.

Ms. Sapeg PS 173 Grades 3-5

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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New York, 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

200 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Osmo - Coding Starter Kit for iPhone & iPad-3 Educational Learning Games-Ages 5-10+ - Learn to Code, Coding Basics & Coding Puzzles-STEM Toy-Logic, Coding Fundamentals(Osmo iPad/iPhone Base Included) • Amazon Business $64.99 1 $64.99
Osmo - Math Wizard and the Magical Workshop for iPad & Fire Tablet - Ages 6-8/Grades 1-2 -Addition & Subtraction-Curriculum-Inspired-STEM Toy Gifts for Kids,Boy & Girl-Ages 6 7 8 (Osmo Base Required) • Amazon Business $59.67 1 $59.67
Botley� The Coding Robot Activity Set • AKJ Education $54.74 1 $54.74
CoderMindz Game for AI Learners! NBC Featured: First Ever Board Game for Boys and Girls Age 6+. Teaches Artificial Intelligence and Computer Programming Through Fun Robot and Neural Adventure! • Amazon Business $38.96 1 $38.96
ThinkFun Circuit Maze Electric Current Brain Game and STEM Toy for Boys and Girls Age 8 and Up - Toy of the Year Finalist, Teaches Players about Circuitry through Fun Gameplay • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Coder Bunnyz - The Most Comprehensive STEM Coding Board Game Ever! Learn All The Concepts You Ever Need in Computer Programming in a Fun Adventure. Featured at TIME, NBC, Sony, Google, Maker Faires! • Amazon Business $34.85 1 $34.85
ThinkFun Gravity Maze Marble Run Brain Game and STEM Toy for Boys and Girls Age 8 and Up: Toy of the Year Award Winner • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
Exun Push Pops Bubble Fidget Sensory Toys Rainbow Popping Silicone Game Toy Anxiety & Stress Reliever Autism Toy for Kids and Adults Anxiety ADHD ADD Autism (Keyboard) • Amazon Business $9.98 3 $29.94
Learning Resources Code & Go Robot Mouse - 31 Pieces, Ages 4+, Coding STEM Toys, Screen-Free Coding Toys for Kids,Back to School Gifts • Amazon Business $27.98 1 $27.98
Hello Ruby: Journey Inside the Computer (Hello Ruby, 2) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
ELONGDI 130 Pieces - Magnetic Building Sticks Building Blocks Set, Magnet Educational Toys Magnetic Blocks Sticks Stacking Toys Set, Non-Toxic Building Toy 3D Puzzle with Storage Bag • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Patricia's Vision: The Doctor Who Saved Sight (Volume 7) (People Who Shaped Our World) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
ThinkFun Code Master Programming Logic Game and STEM Toy – Teaches Programming Skills Through Fun Gameplay • Amazon Business $13.94 1 $13.94
If You Give a Mouse an iPhone: A Cautionary Tail • Amazon Business $13.89 1 $13.89
If You Give a Mouse an iPhone: A Cautionary Tail • Amazon Business $13.89 1 $13.89
The Technology Tail: A Digital Footprint Story (Communicate with Confidence) (Communicate with Confidence, 4) • Amazon Business $11.95 1 $11.95
Webster's Bedtime • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
But It's Just A Game • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
Cell Phoney • Amazon Business $7.39 1 $7.39
The Berenstain Bears' Computer Trouble • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99

Materials cost

$525.61

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$563.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$99.44

Total project goal

$662.93

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $662.93

10 Donors

-$556.00

Donations toward project cost

-$531.62

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.38

match offer

-$37.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$31.88

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.62

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$69.44

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