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Ms. Cohen from Jonesboro, GA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Game On For The Holidays!

Help me give my students gifts, laughter, learning, and fun for the holidays.

  • $550 goal

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My Students

Every day I greet students with a smile at the door. We start off with "circle" time. Students are able to express their feelings in a circle. This technique helps with the social/emotional aspect of their lives. We engage in a rich text that helps with reading, writing, and expressing ideas.

My champions are inquisitive children who are always striving to learn beyond the curriculum.

They are children who are always wanting more and never allow their challenges to prevent them from learning and striving to be all that they can be. My scholars are very outspoken and enjoy having their voices heard. I call them the "great debaters" because they would rather verbally complete tasks with groups versus independent practices on a worksheet. They all enjoy hands-on learning. They love for their work to be displayed around the school or on bulletin boards. Our school is such a family-oriented environment. Every staff member takes responsibility for each child's well being. It is never "my students”, it is always "our students”.

My Project

We are officially back in the classroom after almost two years of being at home engaging in virtual learning. Students have expressed that they missed the simple things like playing games with their peers, making new friends, and working with paper and pencil. Things that we may view as being so simple, but these things are meaningful to children.

I would like to have a fun-filled week to make their "simple" but meaningful dreams come true.

The week before Christmas break is always so much fun, but I need help to make it a week my students will remember forever. I would like to have a week of themed days. For example:

Monday - Christmas in July - Students will dress in Hawaiian attire, receive a lei, and we will make healthy smoothies. This is what the cups and leis will be used for.

Tuesday - Ugly Sweater and game day. Students will be able to play uno, Jenga, bingo, cup stacking, and many more fun games.

Wednesday - Students will be able to dress in festive holiday wear to take a class photo. This photo will be used to send home to parents as our classroom Christmas card. The santa hats and holiday glasses will be perfect for our photo.

I would like to take the canvas bags and clipboards and personalize them for each of my students. These clipboards will be perfect for small group and for them to use when they move around the classroom. The canvas bags will also be personalized and ideal to put their materials in while switching classes.

Thank you in advance for bringing the joy we once had back into our classrooms.

Ms. Cohen J.W. Arnold Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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. Cohen

Jonesboro, GA 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

HBCU Alum 45 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Plastic Clipboards (Set of 12) Multi Pack Clipboard (Colored Assorted) Strong 12.5 x 9 Inch | Holds 100 Sheets! Acrylic Clipboards with Low Profile Clip | Cute Clip Boards Board Clips • Amazon Business $43.50 2 $87.00
NPBAG 5 | 15 | 25 | 50 Pack 15'' X 16'' Natural Cotton Tote Bags, Blank Bulk Cloth bags with 1pc of PTFE Teflon Sheet (5-Pack) • Amazon Business $11.99 5 $59.95
Giant Tumbling Timber Toy + Dice + Carry Bag - Jumbo JR. 54-Pc Wooden Blocks - Premium Pine Wood Life Size Tower Floor Game for Kids&Adults - Grows from 1.75-feet to Almost 4-feet While Playing • Amazon Business $47.51 1 $47.51
Hasbro Connect 4 Game • Amazon Business $10.99 4 $43.96
[100 Sets - 16 oz.] Plastic Cups With Flat Lids • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Bulk 24 Pack Red and White Santa Hat - Adult Sized and Perfect for Any Christmas Holiday Event • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
LED Glasses Glow in the Dark Party Favors Supplies for Kids 24 Pack Flashing Plastic Light Up Glasses Toys Bulk 3 Replaceable Battery Flashing Light fit Concert Birthday Holiday • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
18 Pcs Christmas Glasses Glitter Party Glasses Frames Costume Eyeglasses Photo Booth for Christmas Party Supplies (One Size Fits All) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
UNO Family Card Game, with 112 Cards in a Sturdy Storage Tin, Travel-Friendly, Makes a Great Gift for 7 Year Olds and Up [Amazon Exclusive] • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Myamy 50 Counts Tropical Luau Leis Flower Lei Theme Party Favors Hawaiian Leis Necklace Hawaii Silk Wreaths Holiday Wedding Beach Birthday Decorations Assortment • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
New Holiday Christmas Bingo Game - 24 Players… (Red) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Disposable Drinking Straws - 7 3/4 Inches Long - Standard Size (Clear, 250) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$403.33

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$27.83

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$467.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$82.45

Total project goal

$549.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$549.66

2 Donors

-$274.83

Donations toward project cost

-$233.61

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.22

match offer

-$274.82

Match offer toward project cost

-$233.60

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.22

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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