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Ms. Mazzarini from Pittsburgh, PA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Motivating and Engaging Classroom!

Help me give my students new motivation with new exciting choices to chose from when they earn a chance to choose from the prize box! Also new toys to explore to make their favorite centers new and engaging!

  • 5 donors
  • $382 goal

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My Project

In this project, I have requested some items such as drawing boards, fidget toys, bubbles, and keychains to add to our classroom prize box. The children are able to earn chances to choose from our prize box, and adding new and fun prizes for them will help to motivate them, as well as give them something to look forward to. I have asked for some new classroom toys. In Pre-K we play in centers each day, and the children are able to learn through play. Updating their choices to play with helps to keep them engaged, and prevents them from becoming bored of playing with the same toys all the time. The more options we have, makes easier it to switch out toys from time to time, creating opportunities for everything to be new and exciting for them, helping them to learn, grow, and explore! Lastly, there are also a couple of classroom essentials added to this project, such as packing tape and laminating pouches. We are both items that are used frequently in our classroom to help me best prepare for success in teaching my students!

Ms. Mazzarini Pittsburgh Miller Academy 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

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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Pittsburgh, PA 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
GoGo squeeZ Fruit on the Go Organic, Apple Apple, 3.2 oz (Pack of 48), Unsweetened Organic Fruit Snacks for Kids, Gluten Free, Nut Free and Dairy Free, Recloseable Cap, BPA Free Pouches • Amazon Business $35.76 1 $35.76
Learn & Grow Road Toppers 40PCs, Magnetic Tile Accessory, Magnet Building Set Road Pack Add on- STEM Building Toy & Learning Educational Magnet Construction Toddler • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Melissa & Doug Get Well Doctor’s Kit Play Set – 25 Toy Pieces - Doctor Role Play Set, Doctor Kit For Toddlers And Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Meland Kids Cleaning Set - 8Pcs Toddler Broom and Cleaning Set with Toy Vacuum Cleaner, Pretend Play Children House Cleaning Toys, Christmas Birthday Gift for Girls Boys • Amazon Business $23.79 1 $23.79
Mini Slow Rising Stress Ball 24 Pack, Stretchy Fidget Ball for Anxiety Stress Relief, Hand Therapy Sensory Squishy Ball, Pull Stretch Fidget Toy for Students, Classroom Prize Box Toys • Amazon Business $23.35 1 $23.35
Melissa & Doug Laundry Basket Play Set With Wooden Iron, Ironing Board, and Accessories (14 Pcs) Pretend Play Laundry Set For Kids With Iron • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
KTRIO Laminating Sheets, Holds 8.5 x 11 Inch Sheets 200 Pack, 3 Mil Clear Thermal Laminating Pouches 9 x 11.5 Inch Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Round Corner Letter Size • Amazon Business $19.38 1 $19.38
Melissa & Doug Mine to Love Changing & Bathtime Play Set for Dolls – Diapers, Pretend Shampoo,Wipes, Towel, More (19 pcs) • Amazon Business $19.19 1 $19.19
Bedwina Mini Magnetic Drawing Board for Kids - (Pack of 12) Backpack Keychain Clip Drawing Boards, Erasable Doodle Sketch Writing Pad Boys & Girls, Birthday Kids Party Favors • Amazon Business $17.89 1 $17.89
Melissa & Doug Pretend-to-Spend Toy Wallet With Play Money and Cards (45 pcs), Blue - FSC Certified • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Scotch Heavy Duty Packing Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 22.2 yds., Clear, 6/Pack (142-6) • Quill.com $15.35 1 $15.35
Melissa & Doug Rocky Mountain National Park Sights and Sounds Wooden Toy Camera Play Set - FSC Certified • Amazon Business $13.51 1 $13.51
GADMEXILY 100pcs Cartoon Keychain for Kids Party Favors, Mini Cute Keyring for Classroom Prizes, Birthday Christmas Party Favors Gift, Goodie Bag Stuffers Supplies, 20 Colors • Amazon Business $12.59 1 $12.59
64 Pack Bubble Wand 8 Style with Gift Box, Mini Bubbles Party Favor Stick Set for Kid Girl Boy, Dinosaur Toy Bulk Supplies for Birthday Prizes Box Filler, Goodie Bag Stuffers, Wedding Bath Time Toys • Amazon Business $7.57 1 $7.57
AZEN 24 Pcs Soccer Party Favors for Kids 4-8 8-12, Mini Fidget Spinners Soccer Ball Toys, Goodie Bags Stuffers for Birthday Party, Treasure Box Toys for Classroom, Return Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $6.92 1 $6.92

Materials cost

$290.26

Vendor shipping charges

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Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$324.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$57.28

Total project goal

$381.89

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $381.89

4 Donors

-$331.89

Donations toward project cost

-$282.11

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.78

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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