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Ms. McNew from Saint Louis, MO is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning Through Play: Engaging Tools for 2nd Grade

Help me give my students interactive learning games and social-emotional tools that promote academic success, teamwork, and compassion, creating a fun and nurturing classroom environment for all! Thank you!

  • 2 donors
  • $1,234 goal

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My Project

In our vibrant 2nd-grade classroom, we believe that learning should be both fun and meaningful! This project aims to enhance our students' educational experience by providing a variety of learning games and social-emotional toys and tools. These resources will foster critical thinking, cooperation, and emotional intelligence among our young learners.

By incorporating interactive games and supportive tools, we will create an environment where students can explore concepts in math, reading, and social skills through play.

The social-emotional toys will help students develop resilience, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring they not only thrive academically but also grow as compassionate individuals.

Your generous contribution will make a significant impact on our classroom community, allowing us to create a safe and engaging space for all our 2nd graders. Together, we can empower these young minds to learn, grow, and succeed! Thank you for considering supporting our project!

Ms. McNew
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Studico ActiveChairs Kids Wobble Chair, Flexible Preschool & Elementary Classroom Seating, Improves Focus, Posture & Helps ADHD/ADD, Sensory Chair, [Active Fidget Chairs], 14" Stool, Ages 3-7, Black • Amazon Business $56.99 5 $284.95
Kisston 12 Pcs Kids Lap Desk Bulk Lap Tray Lap Table Bed Table Plastic Lap Desk with Extra Storage Space Activities Children Portable Lap Desk for Kids Students Work Study School Classroom (Black) • Amazon Business $87.99 1 $87.99
Xaatren 24 Pcs Small Chair Storage Pocket 14 Inch School Chair Bag Chairback Buddy Pocket Student Chair Pocket Chart Classroom Organizer with Name Tag for Primary School Chair up to 14'' Wide(Black) • Amazon Business $78.79 1 $78.79
Really Good Stuff Picture Book Library Bins With Dividers - Neon Set Of 4 • Amazon Business $66.65 1 $66.65
Geetery 12 Pcs Floor Pillows Meditation Square Large Bulk Flexible Seating Thick Cushions for Floor Sitting 15.7'' Colorful Tufted Sitting Mat for Adults Kids Tatami Classroom Chair Yoga Living Room • Amazon Business $50.79 1 $50.79
8 Mini Emotion Plush Toys with A Little SPOT of Feelings Hardcover Book Set (fidget toy set; social emotional learning; compassion; calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $48.00 1 $48.00
Junie B. Jones Complete Kindergarten Collection: Books 1-17 • Amazon Business $44.88 1 $44.88
Junior Learning 6 Vowel Sounds Games - Grades K-2 - Toddler • School Specialty $44.02 1 $44.02
Chart Paper Pad of 30 Sheets • Carolina Biological Supply Company $38.56 1 $38.56
Lakeshore Place Value Mystery House Game • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Learning Well Context Clues Pirate Treasure Game, Blue Level - Elementary - Kids • School Specialty $29.99 1 $29.99
Play-Doh Modeling Dough, Assorted Colors, 3 Ounces, Set of 20 • School Specialty $25.49 1 $25.49
The Wayside School 4-Book Box Set: Sideways Stories from Wayside School, Wayside School Is Falling Down, Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger, Wayside School Beneath the Cloud of Doom • Amazon Business $22.34 1 $22.34
Jax Ltd Inc. - Sequence For Kids Game • Teachers' School Supply $21.49 1 $21.49
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 $21.42 1 $21.42
Evermade Adsumudi Math Game - The Monstrously Fun, Smart Game for Kids to Practice Multiplication, Division, Addition and Subtraction - Great for Kids Ages 8-12 • Amazon Business $17.98 1 $17.98
Learning Resources Dice Poppers - 2 Pieces, Ages 3+ Board Game Accessory, Dice Game, Dice Popper for Trivia Nights, Math Games for Kids • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
hand2mind Luna The Calming Kitty, Breathing Light, Guided Meditation for Kids, Mindfulness for Kids, Anxiety Relief Items, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Calming Toys for Kids, Social Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $14.90 1 $14.90
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Brainometry - 34 Pieces, Ages 5+ STEM Toys for Kids, Brain Teaser Toys and Games, Kindergarten Games,Back to School • Amazon Business $11.29 1 $11.29
Briout Stylus Pens for Touch Screens, 36 Pack Capacitive Touch Screen Stylus, High Precision Stylus Compatible with All Universal Touch Screen Devices (12 Multicolor) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Astrobrights Colored Paper 24 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Radiant Assortment 300 Sheets/Ream (91642) • Staples $8.15 1 $8.15
hand2mind Ten Frame Sensory Bubble Poppers, Push Pop Fidget Toy, Math Toy, Fine Motor Skills, Counting Toys, Fidgets for Classroom, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Kids Easter Basket Stuffers (Set of 6) • Amazon Business $7.32 1 $7.32

Materials cost

$979.97

Vendor shipping charges

 $23.76

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,048.43

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$185.02

Total project goal

$1,233.45

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,233.45

1 Donor

-$100.00

Donations toward project cost

-$85.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

match offer

-$1,133.45

Match offer toward project cost

-$963.43

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$170.02

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