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Mr. Kaufman from Van Nuys, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Participation and Competition Raises School Spirit

Help me give my students small interactive prizes for our class competitions and holiday giveaways.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Kaufman's classroom raised $187

This project is fully funded

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

The student love reviewing class information with friendly, but competitive, games. Sometimes the competitions are just for fun at the end of the week. Small prizes have really added to the enjoyment and enthusiasm of the students.

The students now request these prizes and look forward to chances to win them.

However, every student is eventually given a prize so that no one feels left out. These keychains, inspirational stones, and puzzle cubes have been favorites in the past. The students look forward to our class review sessions just so they can win a prize (everyone gets a prize by the end).

Mr. Kaufman Van Nuys High School Grades 9-12

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.

Van Nuys, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

140 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Halloscume 50 Pcs Maze Puzzle Toy Gift 3D Cube Box Mini Maze Christmas Mind Puzzles Game for Adults Birthday Party Favors Stocking Stuffers for Kids (Red, Blue, Yellow and Green,1.2'') • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
Nuenen 108 Pcs Worry Stones Natural Heart Gemstones Heart Shaped Healing Crystal Stones Bulks 0.8 Inch Heart Palm Pocket Carved Heart Stones Decor for Witchcraft Supplies (Elegant Style) • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Neliblu 10pcs 3D Brain Teaser Puzzles for Kids, Teens, and Adults - Mind Teasers Toy - Hand Puzzle Game - Unlock Interlock Assortment Toys for IQ and Logic Test - Bulk Plastic Fidget Twister Puzzle • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Vdealen 24 Pack Mini Cube Puzzle Party Favors for Kids, 1.18in 3x3 Magic Cube School Rewards & Classroom Prize for Students, Birthday Party Favors Easter Christmas Stocking Stuffers Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Hicarer Tic Tac Toe Keychain for Kids Ages 8-12 Party Favors Plastic Keyholders for Mini Backpack Clip Birthday Party (Red, Blue, Yellow, Purple,16 Pcs) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Basketball Game Toys, 12 Pack Finger Shooting Fun for Kids Fidget Handheld Machine Simple Desktop Fidget Party Favors Bulk Decorations Student Carnival Prizes Birthday Goody Bags Classroom Rewards • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$115.93

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$10.61

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$158.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.93

Total project goal

$186.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$186.21

2 Donors

-$182.68

Donations toward project cost

-$158.28

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.40

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.53

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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