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Ms. Appleman from Denver, CO is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Money Moves: Hands-On Learning for Financial Success!

Help me give my students hands-on games, manipulatives, and engaging lessons to build real-world financial literacy skills, helping them master money management, budgeting, and math in a fun and interactive way!

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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

Let’s be real—learning about money from a textbook can be boring. But turn it into a game, a hands-on challenge, or an engaging story? Now, that’s a financial win! These board games, manipulatives, and interactive lessons will transform my classroom into a mini economy, where students learn real-world skills like saving, investing, budgeting, and entrepreneurship—all while having fun! Whether they’re mastering place value with magnetic money, strategizing in The Entrepreneur Game, or diving into engaging financial literacy books, these resources make math meaningful and money management fun!

I want my students to leave my class feeling empowered when it comes to money—because understanding financial literacy is life-changing.

From making smart spending choices to understanding savings and investments, my goal is to equip my students with the skills they’ll use forever. No more money mysteries—just future-savvy kids ready to make wise financial moves!

My students are brilliant, curious, and full of big dreams—but they don’t always get access to the real-world skills that will help them achieve those dreams. Many of my learners, including my twice-exceptional and neurodivergent students, thrive with hands-on activities, and this project gives them tangible, interactive ways to grasp financial concepts. These kids are the future business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders, and with the right tools, they’ll be ready to make their mark on the world!

Thank You for Investing in Our Future!

Your support means everything—you’re not just funding materials, you’re building a foundation for financial confidence that will last a lifetime. Thank you for believing in my students and helping them level up their money skills!

Ms. Appleman Traylor Academy Grades 3-5

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

250 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Early Math Manipulative Library • Lakeshore Learning Materials $379.00 1 $379.00
4 Games-Underrepresented Set for Teens: Trivia for Us, UNO Play w/ Pride, Rainbow Quest! LGBTQ+ board game & LEGACY! Card Game (Financial Literacy) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $110.00 1 $110.00
The Entrepreneur Game - Award-Winning STEM Accredited Board Game for Kids & Adults | Teaches Money Management, Business Strategy & Financial Literacy | Best in STEM, Mom's Choice Award Winner 2024 • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
SCRIBBLEDO 10 Pack Place Value Board 9" x 12" Double Sided Dry Erase Boards for Kids for Teaching Place Values from Billions to Decimal Numbers Math Manipulative Lapboard for Teachers School Classroom • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
48 PCS Large Double-Sided Magnetic Money - Play Money for Kids for Learning, Pretend Money for Classroom, Toy Money, Play Coins for Kids, Money Games, Practice, Money Manipulatives, Class Money Set • Amazon Business $33.97 1 $33.97
Evan-Moor Financial Literacy, Grade 4 - Kids • School Specialty $21.97 1 $21.97
Evan-Moor Financial Literacy, Grade 2 - Kids • School Specialty $21.97 1 $21.97
Evan-Moor Financial Literacy, Grade 3 - Kids • School Specialty $21.97 1 $21.97
Evan-Moor Financial Literacy, Grade 1 - Kids • School Specialty $21.97 1 $21.97
Financial Literacy Themed Memory Matching Game, Memory Match Beginner Financial Terms, Fun and Educational Game for Kids, for Boys & Girls Ages 5+ • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Junior Learning 50 Money Activities, Grades 1-5 (JRL336) • Quill.com $16.64 1 $16.64
Money Matters Made Easy: A Guide to Financial Literacy for Kids • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
2 Pack Dry Erase Number Line Board 4”x12” Inch Lapboard Double Sided White Board Featuring 0-10 Number Line On One Side 0-20 On The Other for Students Desk • Amazon Business $13.39 1 $13.39
Investing for Kids Activity Book: 65 Activities about Saving, Investing, and Growing Your Money • Amazon Business $6.29 1 $6.29

Materials cost

$767.13

Vendor shipping charges

 $27.74

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$836.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$147.60

Total project goal

$983.98

How we calculate what's needed

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 $983.98

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