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Ms. Touscany from Harbor City, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Legos, Balls, and Puzzles!

Help me give my students Legos, balls, and puzzles to promote problems solving, cooperative learning, an aspect of play and friendships.

  • $548 goal

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My Students

Our second-grade girls and boys attend a public school in a large urban city. It is a Title I school with more than 60% of students receiving a reduced rate or free lunch. The students come from a number of multicultural backgrounds. The children come to school each day enthusiastically ready to learn and thrive. Friendship and kindness are valued in our classroom. Respect and responsibility are valued in our school. Our school believes every child can learn to their full potential and our teachers and staff support their journey through a strong education.

My Project

Legos, balls, and puzzles will give girls and boys an opportunity to play, share, and become creative throughout the school year. Legos give children time to think and build. The small Gator Skin Dodgeballs give students playtime to develop large and small motor skills during various games in physical education class. Puzzles promote problem solving, discussions, and friendships.

Hands-on activities with the Legos and puzzles give students brain breaks.

Tossing and catching small balls gives students movement and exercise. The children will learn to cooperate and work together. The Legos, balls, and puzzles give students an opportunity to grow and learn in a classroom for their curious minds.

Ms. Touscany President Avenue Elementary School 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. Touscany

Harbor City, CA 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

27 students impacted 12donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Community Starter Set • LEGO Education $214.95 1 $214.95
S&S Worldwide Gator Skin Dodgeballs (Set of 6) • Amazon Business $38.40 3 $115.20
BSN Heavy-Duty Mesh Equipment Bag (Blue) • Amazon Business $6.99 2 $13.98
Ravensburger Disney Finding Dory Set of 3 49 Piece Jigsaw Puzzles for Kids – Every Piece is Unique, Pieces Fit Together Perfectly • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Ravensburger Disney Toy Story: History Puzzle Set (3 x 49 Piece) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Ravensburger World Map 60 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle for Kids – Every Piece is Unique, Pieces Fit Together Perfectly • Amazon Business $11.49 1 $11.49

Materials cost

$379.60

Vendor shipping charges

$15.00

Sales tax

$34.73

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$465.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$82.06

Total project goal

$547.08

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$547.08

11 Donors

-$417.08

Donations toward project cost

-$354.53

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$62.55

match offer

-$130.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$110.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.50

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$0.00

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