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Ms. Dorbeck from Las Vegas, NV is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Morning Choice Activities

Help me give my students some fun and exciting items for our class!

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My Students

My students are creative and hard working third grader leaders who are eager to learn in an engaging and fun way. They come to school everyday with a positive outlook and a smile on their face.

When students have choice in their learning, they are more likely to exceed in all they do.

My students love hands-on, engaging projects and challenges that allow them to think outside the box to find solutions!

I would like to give them more choices each day to enhance their learning and enrich their knowledge. These activities will allow them to collaborate and synergize with their peers, as well as, find their voice in their education.

My Project

Students will use these games, activities, and materials during our Morning Choice time. This is a time in our class for students to choose. It is also a non-threatening way for them to build their social-emotional skills, sensory calming, as well as, using some STEM skills while they play. After a year and a half of distance learning, my students lack the skills to communicate and work with peers. This allows them that ability for the first 20 minutes of each day. My goal is for the students to get excited about coming to school, as well as relearning how to play and socialize with others in an appropriate manner. Studies have shown that morning choice increases attendance, promotes socialization, gives students choice, creates a positive classroom environment, and opportunities for play. I want my students to be excited to start their day.

Give students choice, create a positive classroom environment, and opportunity for play.

The items explore art, building, games, and sensory for calming. They will also be able to use their science and Engineering standards 3-5-ETS1-- 3-5-ETS3 to help them develop a growth mindset towards learning. It will allow them to synergize with classmates, a skill that was lost due to distance learning. They will be able to do this through games, building materials, and art activities. The students need a non-threatening time to explore and collaborate to build their stamina for learning. Allowing the morning choice time to do so is very beneficial to get my students excited about school.

Ms. Dorbeck Howard E Heckethorn Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Snap Circuits “Arcade”, Electronics Exploration Kit, Stem Activities for Ages 8+, Multicolor (SCA-200) • Amazon Business $44.97 1 $44.97
Snap Circuits Snaptricity, Electronics Exploration Kit (Stem Building), For Kids 8+ • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 36 Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Assorted Colors, 3 Oz Cans (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Fescuty Fidget Toys Pack Set Pop Fidgets Toy Sets Packs, Fidget Toys Pack Stress Relief and Anti-Anxiety Tools (23 Packs) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Mini Magnetic Drawing Board for Kids - (Pack of 12) Backpack Keychain Clip Drawing Boards, Erasable Doodle Sketch and Writing Pad for Boys and Girls, Birthday Party Favor and Goodie Bag Filler • Amazon Business $23.79 1 $23.79
Veatree 160 Pcs Magnetic Building Sticks Blocks Toys, Magnet Educational Toys Magnetic Blocks Sticks Stacking Toys Set for Kids and Adult, Non-Toxic Building Toy 3D Puzzle with Storage Bag • Amazon Business $22.80 1 $22.80
ThinkFun Rush Hour Traffic Jam Brain Game and STEM Toy for Boys and Girls Age 8 and Up – Tons of Fun With Over 20 Awards Won, International Bestseller for Over 20 Years • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
NUENUN 15PCS Fidget Toy Mini Stress Relief Hand Toys Keychain Toy Bubble Wrap Pop Anxiety Stress Reliever Office Desk Toy for Kids Adults • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Party Favors for Kids, Mini Animals Building Blocks Sets for Goodie Bags, Prizes, Birthday Gifts, 12 Boxes • Amazon Business $20.95 1 $20.95
Make Your Own Bouncy Ball Kit - 12 Individual Kits - Science Party Favors - Cool Birthday Parties Activities for Kids - Create 12 Balls - Fun DIY Arts and Crafts for Kids Bulk - STEM Craft Projects • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Mattel Kerplunk Star Wars Marble-Dropping Kids Game for 2 to 4 Players, Gift for Ages 5 Years Old & Up • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Greedy Granny - Take The Treats Don't Wake Granny Game - Includes a Fun Colorful 24pc Puzzle by Goliath • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Joyjoz 24 Packs Galaxy Slime, Party Favor for Kids Girls & Boys, Adults, Non Sticky, Stress & Anxiety Relief, Wet, Super Soft Sludge Toy • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
12PCS Push Pop Fidget Toy Fidget Bracelet, Durable and Adjustable, Multicolor Stress Relief Finger Press Bracelet for Kids and Adults ADHD ADD Autism (Option 1) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
SCIONE Pop Fidget Spinner 10 Pack Simple Fidget Toys, Tie Dye Party Favors Halloween Christmas Spinners Fidget Toys for Stress Relief, Fidget Pack for Kids Adults • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Yeetec 24 Pack 24 Links Wacky Tracks Snap and Click Fidget Toys, Finger Sensory Toys, Snake Puzzles for Stress Relief, Party Bag Fillers, Party Favours, Random Color • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
24 Pack LED Light Up Bumpy Rings Party Favors For Kids Prizes Box Toys For Birthday Classroom Rewards Treasure Box Prizes Toys Glow Party Supplies • Amazon Business $18.90 1 $18.90
PROLOSO 15-Pack LED Light Up Flashing UFO Spinning Tops with Gyroscope Novelty Bulk Toys Party Favors • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Danirora Sequin Keychains, Girls Party Favors 30 Pcs Keychains for Kids Birthday Goodie Bag Fillers Valentines Keychains Carnival Prizes Box Toys for Girls • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98
iTechjoy Pop Fidget Toys It 3 Pack for Kids and Adults, Push Bubble Its Sensory Pop Fidget Toy for Autism ADHD ADD to Relieve Stress, Pop Pop Bulk of Rainbow Ice Cream & Strawberry & Pineapple Shapes • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Foldology - The Origami Puzzle Game! Hands-On Brain Teasers for Tweens, Teens & Adults. Fold the Paper to Complete the Picture. 100 Challenges from Easy to Expert. Ages 10+ • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Creativity for Kids Glow In The Dark Rock Painting Kit - Paint 10 Rocks with Water Resistant Glow Paint - Crafts for Kids • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
University Games Rubik's Race Game, Head To Head Fast Paced Square Shifting Board Game Based On The Rubiks Cubeboard, for Family, Adults and Kids Ages 7 and Up, Black • Amazon Business $11.42 1 $11.42
TREND ENTERPRISES, INC. Sweet Scents Variety Pack of Scratch 'n Sniff Stickers, 480 Count, Multi (T-83901) • Amazon Business $10.82 1 $10.82
Hasbro Gaming Guess Who? Game Original Guessing Game for Kids Ages 6 and Up for 2 Players • Amazon Business $9.84 1 $9.84
Trouble Board Game for Kids Ages 5 and Up 2-4 Players • Amazon Business $9.84 1 $9.84
Paint by Sticker Kids: Zoo Animals: Create 10 Pictures One Sticker at a Time! • Amazon Business $8.44 1 $8.44
Super Z Outlet Liquid Motion Bubbler for Sensory Play, Fidget Toy, Children Activity, Desk Top, Assorted Colors (1 Piece) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$521.58

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $40.94

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$600.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$105.94

Total project goal

$706.28

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $706.28

1 Donor

-$706.28

Donations toward project cost

-$600.34

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$105.94

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