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Mr. Andy from Flushing, NY is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Recess Renaissance: Turning the Playground to Creative Grounds

Help me give my students outdoor blocks for creative and active play during recess.

  • $1,026 goal

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My Project

Outdoor exploration is a vital part of our daily rhythm. The playground at our school offers the perfect setting for physical growth, yet our students yearn for more—they are innate builders and adventurers at heart. To truly satisfy their urge to create and explore, we envision equipping them with outdoor blocks and proper storage. This initiative aims to provide them with the tools they need to bring their creative visions to life, fostering their imagination, interests, and creativity in the great outdoors.

"I want to play..." This simple yet profound message, scribbled in chalk by one of our students, has sparked a movement within our community.

It's a call to action to enrich our environment in a way that aligns more closely with the developmental needs of our young learners.

Recess isn't just a break—it's a crucial time for movement, exploration, and creativity. Our children are eager to embrace the outdoors, especially when the weather is inviting. They don't want to feel confined indoors, nor do they want to be outside without engaging activities.

The call of the outdoors is strong, urging our students to delve into the expansive playground space we're fortunate to have. Through your support, we can enhance our outdoor area, making it a haven for builders and dreamers alike. By introducing different types of outdoor blocks, we invite our students to build freely, embracing the open air and the boundless opportunities for creativity it brings.

Your contribution will do more than just add toys to our playground; it will affirm the value of play in childhood development, giving our students the freedom to construct, imagine, and learn in the fresh air. Let's answer the call for more meaningful play together.

Mr. Andy PS 244 - The Active Learning Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Jumbo Blocks - (96) Piece Big Blocks - 8" x 4" and 4" x 4" Large Building Blocks for Toddlers -Made in the USA - Durable Safe Plastic Blocks by Kids Adventure Jumbo Blocks • Amazon Business $158.77 2 $317.54
CarePlay Heavy Duty Grid Block Set, 48 Pieces - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $264.97 1 $264.97
CarePlay Heavy Duty Grid Block Set, 32 Pieces - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $200.99 1 $200.99

Materials cost

$783.50

Vendor shipping charges

 $46.60

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$871.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$153.86

Total project goal

$1,025.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,025.71

6 Donors

-$625.09

Donations toward project cost

-$546.23

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$78.86

Matching donations from our partners

-$383.08

Match offers toward project cost

-$325.62

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$57.46

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.53

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 $0.00

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