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Ms. Effie from New York, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning Through Play!

My students need choice time games to develop their interpersonal and problem-solving skills such as Magna-Tiles, LEGO bricks, and other games.

  • $558 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 Students

It's 8:25 and the students are buzzing around the classroom, getting ready for an exciting day ahead. The energy and excitement for the day ahead are palpable.

Our class is made up of 31 second graders who, above all else, love learning.

Whether it be reading, math, writing, social studies, or science, my students are ready to absorb and analyze new information. They learn mostly from one another as diversity permeates our classroom. This is evidenced both by the cultural, ethnic, racial, religious, linguistic and socio-economic backgrounds of the students as well as their unique interests.

My Project

The most highly anticipated block of our week is choice time! Every Friday afternoon, students spend 45 minutes collaborating to reach a common goal, problem-solving, and exploring new ideas through free play.

My students need games and activities that will engage them and help them grow both academically and socio-emotionally.

When building a structure out of Magna-Tiles, students learn essential communication skills while also exploring three-dimensional geometry. When playing board games such as Prime Club, students learn sportsmanship and sharpen their math skills.

Free play affords students the opportunity to self-regulate, communicate effectively, and build independence. Play is a tool that students use to learn about the world and one another. In creating this risk-free environment full of engaging games, children develop into creative thinkers, empathetic peers, and problem-solvers.

Ms. Effie PS 110 Florence Nightingale Grades PreK-2

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. Effie

New York, NY 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

31 students impacted 17donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Magna-Tiles 100-Piece Clear Colors Set – The Original, Award-Winning Magnetic Building Tiles – Creativity and Educational – STEM Approved • Amazon Business $119.99 1 $119.99
LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box 10698 • Amazon Business $47.99 1 $47.99
Math for Love Prime Climb • Amazon Business $35.00 1 $35.00
Meland Marble Run Toy 122 Pcs Marble Game STEM Learning Toy, Educational Construction Building Blocks Toy, Marble Set Gift for Kids 4 5 6 + Year Old Boys Girls • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
Fantasy Flight Games Ticket to Ride: Europe - First Journey • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
IQ BUILDER | STEM Learning Toys | Creative Construction Engineering | Fun Educational Building Toy Set for Boys and Girls Ages 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Year Old | Best Toy Gift for Kids | Top Blocks Game Kit • Amazon Business $24.77 1 $24.77
Learning Resources Gears! Gears! Gears! Deluxe Building Set, 100 Pieces • Amazon Business $24.40 1 $24.40
PlayMonster Stratego Original • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Hasbro Battleship Board Game with Planes, Ages 7 and up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Lewo Wooden Stacking Board Games Building Blocks for Kids - 48 Pieces • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Gamewright Scrambled States • Amazon Business $14.69 1 $14.69
HedBanz Game - Edition may vary • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Mattel Games Apples to Apples Junior - The Game of Crazy Comparisons! • Amazon Business $12.14 1 $12.14
Pressman Charades for Kids • Amazon Business $11.17 1 $11.17
Mattel Pictionary Board Game • Amazon Business $10.39 1 $10.39
Hasbro Connect 4 Game • Amazon Business $8.77 1 $8.77

Materials cost

$437.25

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$473.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$83.61

Total project goal

$557.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$557.42

15 Donors

-$557.42

Donations toward project cost

-$473.81

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$83.61

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$0.00

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