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Mrs. Castro from Brooklyn, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Literacy and Cooperative Learning Games

Help me give my students the games we can use to make literacy fun. In my class, students learn not only to read and write, but they learned to work cooperatively as well.

  • 11 donors
  • $567 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

I have had an amazing school year using games to teach my students literacy. My students are eager to come to class and look forward to the various activities I have put together. They have been doing great, but I know we can do even better.

I have come up with some more great ideas to support my learners but need help.

The games will be used to encourage speaking and listening skills so that my students can learn to work cooperatively to complete a goal. My goal is to encourage students to use their reading and writing skills while they play games to improve these skills.

Any support you can give to this amazing cause is appreciated. I remember my students faces when we received materials from my first project. I would love to see their faces shine like that again. And I can't wait for you to see them shine too.

Mrs. Castro East New York Elementary School of Excellence Grades PreK-2

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

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Mrs. Castro

Brooklyn, NY 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

130 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Learning Resources Alphabet Marks The Spot Floor Mat, 34 Piece Set, Ages 5+, Letters, Sounds, Alphabet Game,Spelling Games • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
42 Pack Watercolor Paint Set for Kids, 12 Colors Watercolors Paints with Paint Brush, Kids Watercolor Paint Set for Party Favor, Classroom. • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Lakeshore Tiki Challenge: Blends & Digraphs Game • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Torlam Alphabet Learning Ice Cream Toy Play Set, Toddler Learning Toy ABC Letter Recognition Matching 26 Letters Games, Kindergarten Preschool Classroom Must Haves Kids Learning Activities, 52 Pieces • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Lakeshore Roll & Read Blends & Digraphs Game • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
Peaceable Kingdom Stone Soup Cooperative Board Game • Kaplan Early Learning Company $22.46 1 $22.46
Monopoly Junior Super Mario Edition Board Game, Fun Kids' Ages 5 and Up, Explore The Mushroom Kingdom as Mario, Peach, Yoshi, or Luigi (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Hasbro Gaming Monopoly The Super Mario Bros. Movie Edition Kids Board Game, Family Games for Super Mario Fans, Ages 8+ • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Super Why Abc Letter Game • Teachers' School Supply $20.99 1 $20.99
Play-Doh Bright 'n Happy Variety Pack with 21 Cans of Modeling Compound Including Scented, Sparkle, Metallic, Arts and Crafts Toy for Kids 3 and Up, Non-Toxic (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $18.97 1 $18.97
Hasbro Gaming Scrabble Board Game,Word Game for Kids Ages 8 and Up,Fun Family Game for 2-4 Players,The Classic Crossword Game • Amazon Business $17.83 1 $17.83
Hasbro Sorry! Board Game - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $17.69 1 $17.69
The Game of Life Junior Board Game | The Game of Life Game for Younger Kids | Ages 5 and Up | 2-4 Players | Family Games for Preschoolers | Kids Gifts • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Hasbro Gaming Guess Who? People & Pets Board Game Edition | The Original Guessing Game | Easter Gifts for Girls & Boys | Ages 6+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $16.39 1 $16.39
Junior Learning Social Skills Board Games, 4 Games, Ages 5-8, Empathy & Manners, Grade 1-2 • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
What Letter Do I Start With? Family Board Game • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Hasbro Gaming Candy Land Kingdom Of Sweet Adventures Board Game For Kids, Easter Gifts for Boys & Girls, 3+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Hasbro Gaming Chutes and Ladders Board Game | 2 to 4 Players | Preschool Games for Boys & Girls| Easter Gifts for Kids | Ages 3+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Sight Word Bingo Game, 120 Sight Words Learn to Read Level 3 & Level 4 Bingo Board Game Dolch's & Fry's Words Lists for Kindergarten and Preschool Kids 5+, Perfect for Classroom & at Home • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
Sight Word Bingo Game, 120 Sight Words Learn to Read Level 1 & Level 2 Bingo Board Game Dolch's & Fry's Words Lists for Kindergarten and Preschool Kids 4-8, Perfect for Classroom & at Home • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
Hasbro Gaming Trouble Board Game for Kids Ages 5 and Up 2-4 Players (Packaging may vary) • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98
Alphabet Slap Jack® | Play 4 Alphabet Games Including Alphabet Go Fish, Slapjack, ABC Letter Matching or Flash Cards | Learn Upper & Lowercase Letters and Sounds | Build CVC Words | PreK to 1st Grade • Amazon Business $8.39 1 $8.39
2 Pack LCD Writing Tablets for Kids,Party Favors for Kids,8.5 inche Colorful Doodle Board Drawing, Boogie Writing Tablet Board Toddler Learning Toys Gift for Old Boy Girl • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Chuckle & Roar - Matching Game Alphabet - Board Game for Kids 3 and up - Concentration Game for Toddlers - Preschool Game • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$438.34

Vendor shipping charges

 $6.83

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$481.75

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.01

Total project goal

$566.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $566.76

9 Donors

-$369.12

Donations toward project cost

-$316.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.37

Matching donations from our partners

-$194.12

Match offers toward project cost

-$165.00

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.12

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.53

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