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Ms. Decker from Las Vegas, NV is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fun Friday Fixings

Help me give my students classroom games and STEM activities that will serve as both educational tools and exciting rewards.

  • $527 goal

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My Project

Our classroom is a vibrant place where students are eager to learn and explore new ideas. To further enrich their educational experience, we are seeking support to fund classroom games and STEM activities that will serve as both educational tools and exciting rewards.

In today’s educational environment, engaging students through hands-on activities and interactive learning is crucial.

Classroom games are not only fun, but also, help reinforce key concepts and skills, making learning more enjoyable and effective. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) activities stimulate curiosity and problem-solving skills, preparing students for future academic and career opportunities.

By providing these resources, we aim to make learning more interactive and enjoyable. We hope to develop problem-solving and analytical skills through hands-on STEM activities.

We will use these tools as rewards to motivate and recognize students’ hard work and progress.

Your contribution will directly impact our students by providing them with valuable resources that support their learning and development. Together, we can create a more dynamic and inspiring classroom environment where students are excited to learn and grow.

Thank you for considering a donation to our project. Your support will help us bring these engaging and educational tools into our classroom and make a lasting difference in our students’ lives.

Ms. Decker William & Mary Scherkenbach Elementary 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.

More about Ms. Decker

Las Vegas, NV View local requests

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

25 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Charles Leonard Washable Water Color Set, Oval Pan w/Brush, 16 Assorted Colors, 12 Sets (CHL40516-12) • Quill.com $35.69 3 $107.07
RAINBOW TOYFROG Waffle Blocks for Toddlers & Kids 96 Pcs Jumbo Toy Building Sets– STEM Building Toys with Storage Container –Kindergarten Toys Preschool manipulatives for Toddlers • Amazon Business $38.66 1 $38.66
Manipulative Containers - Set of 4 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $35.06 1 $35.06
Hasbro Gaming Battleship With Planes Strategy Board Game for Ages 7 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toys for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Toys Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toys • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Building Blocks 1000 Pieces Classic Building Bricks Compatible with Lego 11 Random Colors with 3 Baseplates Preschool Learning Educational Toy Gift for Boys Girls Kids 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Years Old • Amazon Business $24.00 1 $24.00
Hasbro Gaming The Game of Life: Super Mario Edition Board Game for Kids Ages 8 and Up, Play Minigames, Collect Stars, Battle Bowser • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Klutz Lego Gear Bots Science/STEM Activity Kit for 8-12 years • Amazon Business $20.74 1 $20.74
hand2mind Transparent Magnetic Chips Kit with 3 Magnetic Wands, Math Counters for Kids, Magnetic Counters, Counting Manipulatives, Math Manipulatives, Game Tokens, Counters for Kids Math (150 Chips) • Amazon Business $19.13 1 $19.13
Coodoo Upgraded Magnetic Blocks Tough Tiles STEM Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls Learning by Playing Games for Toddlers Kids, Compatible with Major Brands Building Blocks - Starter Set • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
ALKISTA 48 Pcs Tetra Tower Balance Stacking Blocks Game, Board Games for 2 Players+ Family Games, Parties, Travel, Kids & Adults Team Building Blocks Toy • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Lewo Wooden Stacking Board Games Building Blocks for Kids Boys Girls- 48 Pieces • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Hasbro Boggle Board Game, Grammar, Elementary (C2187) • Quill.com $14.10 1 $14.10
Hasbro Gaming Candy Land Kingdom Of Sweet Adventures Board Game For Kids Ages 3 & Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Hasbro Gaming Trouble Board Game for Kids Ages 5 and Up 2-4 Players (Packaging may vary) • Amazon Business $8.63 1 $8.63

Materials cost

$411.31

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$447.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$78.97

Total project goal

$526.45

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$526.45

5 Donors

-$422.64

Donations toward project cost

-$377.24

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.40

match offer

-$82.64

Match offer toward project cost

-$70.24

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.40

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$21.17

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$0.00

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