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Ms. Lewis from West Jordan, UT is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Indoor Recess Activities

Help me give my students games to play with during inside recess days.

  • 1 donor
  • $197 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

Indoor recess activities can enhance students' learning experiences even during unstructured times. Magnetic tiles encourage creativity and spatial reasoning. As students manipulate the tiles to create structures, they develop problem-solving skills and an understanding of geometric concepts. STEM toys foster critical thinking and innovation, offering hands-on learning experiences that prepare students for future scientific and engineering concepts. Mancala enhances strategic thinking and planning, teaching students to anticipate opponents' moves, sharpening their analytical skills, and improving focus and patience. Connect 4 strengthens cognitive skills by requiring players to predict patterns and plan ahead, encouraging strategic thinking and enhancing decision-making abilities.

Legos improve fine motor skills and teach principles of engineering and design.

They provide opportunities for collaborative play, fostering communication and teamwork. Marble Run involves trial and error, teaching students persistence and the scientific method while enhancing their understanding of gravity, force, and momentum. Uno, a card game, enhances number recognition and strategic thinking. It requires players to adapt to changing scenarios, developing flexibility in thinking and problem-solving.

Overall, these activities make indoor recess enjoyable and transform it into an extension of the learning environment. They encourage students to think critically, collaborate with peers, and apply classroom concepts in a playful setting. This project will enrich students' indoor recess periods, providing them with valuable skills that extend beyond academic learning. By supporting this project, donors can help create an environment where play and learning go hand in hand, fostering a well-rounded educational experience that develops essential life skills.

Ms. Lewis Columbia 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.

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West Jordan, UT View local requests

More than half 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

22 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
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 40PCS • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 Building Toy Set - Featuring Storage, Includes Train, Car, and a Tiger Figure, and Playset for Kids, Boys, and Girls Ages 4-99 • Amazon Business $24.88 1 $24.88
Gifts2U Marble Run Toy, 130Pcs Educational Construction Maze Block Toy Set with Glass Marbles for Kids and Parent-Child Game • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
RAINBOW TOYFROG Star Flex STEM Building Toys - 70 Connector Blocks for Kids with Tote - Kindergarten STEM & Preschool Table Top Toys - Open Ended Building Blocks for Boys and Girls 3 Years Old & Up • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Pressman Toys - 4 In A Row • Teachers' School Supply $15.09 1 $15.09
Pressman Toys - Mancala Ages 6 To Adult 2-4 Players • Teachers' School Supply $15.09 1 $15.09
Mattel UNO Card Game • Kaplan Early Learning Company $8.96 1 $8.96

Materials cost

$131.99

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.32

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$167.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$29.52

Total project goal

$196.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $196.81

1 Donor

-$196.81

Donations toward project cost

-$167.29

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.52

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