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Ms. Laguna from Philadelphia, PA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fueling up for Greatness: Advancing Critical Thinking in the Classroom

Help me give my students the resources and nutrition to critically engage in the classroom! Healthy snacks (Kind Bars) to keep their brains sharp, games (Chess, Connect 4) and classroom supplies (Post It Pad) to engage critical thinking.

  • 2 donors
  • $573 goal

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My Project

Providing healthy snacks, games, essential classroom supplies, and cleaning supplies will create a more supportive and engaging learning environment in the following ways:

• Healthy Snacks: Many students struggle with hunger, due to socioeconomic status, which impacts focus and participation.

Having healthy brain-friendly snacks available ensures they have the energy to stay engaged and succeed academically.

• Games: Interactive learning games encourages collaboration, and enhances critical thinking skills by making complex concepts more accessible and fun. Chess and Connect 4 are a great way of teaching critical thinking skills by analyzing the consequences of each move.

• Classroom Supplies: These supplies such as Post It Pads, Expo Markers, promote active learning, allowing students to brainstorm, annotate texts, and participate in hands-on activities that improve comprehension and critical thinking.

• Cleaning Supplies: A clean classroom creates a comfortable and healthy space for learning, reducing distractions and promoting student well-being.

Ms. Laguna South Philadelphia High School Grades 9-12

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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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 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
EXPO Dry Erase Markers (Black) - 36 Count with CHISEL Tip • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $45.00 1 $45.00
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad 25 in x 30 in White 30 Sheets/Pad 2 Pad/Pack Large White Premium Self Stick Flip Chart Paper Super Sticking Power (559) • Amazon Business $35.68 1 $35.68
Kind Healthy Snacks KIND Nuts & Sea Salt Variety Pack Minis Snack Bars, 0.7 Ounce, Box of 20 • School Specialty $33.74 1 $33.74
Skinny Pop Variety Snack Pack, 36/Pack (220-01049) • Quill.com $28.99 1 $28.99
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Calming Toys for Kids, Occupational Therapy Toys, Play Therapy, Stress Relief Toy, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Rubik’s, Tiled Trio Bundle 2x2 Mini 3x3 Cube 4x4 Master 3D Puzzle Game Stress Relief Fidget Toy Travel Gift Set, for Adults & Kids Ages 8 and up • Amazon Business $22.04 1 $22.04
That's it Apple + Banana 100% Natural Real Fruit Bar, Best High Fiber Vegan, Gluten Free Healthy Snack, Paleo for Children & Adults, Non GMO Sugar-Free, No Preservatives Energy Food (12 Pack) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
PURELL Advanced Hand Sanitizer Refreshing Gel, Clean Scent, 1.5 Liter Pump Bottle (5015-04) • Quill.com $21.59 1 $21.59
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 36/Pack (1921062) • Staples $21.38 1 $21.38
Hasbro Gaming Scrabble Board Game,Word Game for Kids Ages 8 and Up,Fun Family Game for 2-4 Players,The Classic Crossword Game • Amazon Business $17.83 1 $17.83
White Board Cleaning Spray, Whiteboard/Dry Erase Board Liquid Cleaner, 22 Ounce, with White Board Cleaner Microfiber Cloth • Amazon Business $16.78 1 $16.78
PURELL Advanced Hand Sanitizer Gel Infused with Essential Oils, Scented Variety Pack, 1 fl oz Travel Size Flip Cap Bottles (Box of 12 Bottles)- 3901-24-CMRMETRY • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Expo Neon Bullet Tip Dry Erase Markers -5/pk • Teachers' School Supply $15.05 1 $15.05
6 Pack Multi-Function Electronic Timer - Magnetic Digital Timers Big LCD Display The Loud/Silent Switch Countdown Timer Extensively Use in Break Time, Cooking,Gym, Meeting, Classroom • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Mead Five Star 3-Subject Notebook, 8.5" x 11", College Ruled, 150 Sheets, Assorted Colors, Each (06050/06210) • Quill.com $12.57 1 $12.57
Family Classics Chess by Pressman - with Folding Board and Full Size Chess Pieces • Amazon Business $11.60 1 $11.60
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 $9.97 1 $9.97
Colorful Dry Erase Dots Circles Whiteboard Marker Removable Stickers Spots Wall Decals for School Classroom Teachers Students Table & Desk, 8 Pack • Amazon Business $9.20 1 $9.20
Mattel UNO Card Game • Kaplan Early Learning Company $8.96 1 $8.96
12Pack Fridge Magnets Refrigerator Magnets Magnetic Clips Heavy Duty for Fridge, Clips Magnets Whiteboard Magnets Clips Detailed List Display Paper Fasteners on Home& Office& Teaching (Black, 12) • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
Sharpie Flip Chart Tank Permanent Marker Bullet Tip Assorted 8/Pack (22480) • Staples $7.34 1 $7.34
Bounty Select-A-Size Paper Towels, 2-Ply, 90 Sheets/Roll, 2 Double Rolls/Pack (030772061220) • Quill.com $7.29 1 $7.29
50 Pieces Colored Dice, 6 Sided Dice for Board Games, 14mm Bulk Dice for Math Learning, Dice for Classroom • Amazon Business $6.86 1 $6.86
zeyce Tic Tac Toe Board Game,Tic Tac Toe Family Game, Classic Board Game, Classical Family Board Game,Children's Tic Tac Toe Game, Plastic tic tac Toe Game, Board Size 15 X 15 cm • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
cridoz 15 Rolls 1/8 Whiteboard Thin Tape Pinstripe Art Tape Dry Erase Board Grid Tape Lines Pinstriping Electrical Marking Tape, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Lysol Professional Advanced Deep Clean Disinfecting All Purpose Cleaner Degreaser Lemon Breeze Scent 32 oz. (1920000351) • Staples $5.84 1 $5.84
Kleenex Guest Towel Paper Towels 1-ply 60 Sheets/Pack 1 Packs/Carton (38586) • Staples $4.94 1 $4.94
Staples Smooth Jumbo Paper Clips Silver 100 Clips/Pack (A7026600A) • Staples $2.24 1 $2.24

Materials cost

$444.81

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.03

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$486.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.85

Total project goal

$572.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $572.36

1 Donor

-$286.17

Donations toward project cost

-$243.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.92

match offer

-$286.19

Match offer toward project cost

-$243.26

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.93

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