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Mrs. Edwards from Chicago, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Survey Says...LEGO Bricks are Awesome!

Help me give my students LEGO brick sets, crocheting items, table games, and art supplies for our enrichment programs.

  • $855 goal

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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

Have you ever wanted a say in what activities you participated in after school hours? This year for the first time ever, we surveyed our students asking for their input and ideas on their favorite afterschool classes.

The buzz around school was amazing to hear as students were coming together to brainstorm different club ideas.

We had almost 350 student responses from our survey and about half selected that the LEGO Builders Club was a fan favorite!

The staff had access to the survey results and saw the overwhelming amount of interest in the LEGO Building Club so many staff members have volunteered to host this club afterschool. Our students need LEGO brick sets and LEGO people so they can explore the world of STEM and share their stories through LEGO bricks! Lysol spray is also needed so we can make sure all LEGO bricks are sanitary for each group of students.

Our students also need crocheting items such as hooks and yarn for a Beginning Crocheting Club. Students are excited to help bring this delicate art to life. As a lifelong skill students will make beautiful gifts for others and clothing items that can be worn.

Lastly, students need basketballs and table games to help promote teamwork and friendship-building. These clubs will help students enjoy playing together and socializing after school hours.

Mrs. Edwards Smyser 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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Chicago, IL View local requests

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

100 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
People • LEGO Education $99.95 1 $99.95
LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box 10698 Build Your Own Creative Toys, Kids Building Kit (790 Pieces), Multicolor • Amazon Business $43.00 2 $86.00
Brain Flakes 2500 Piece Build 'n' Build Kit - A Creative and Educational Alternative to Building Blocks - Wheel Pieces and Special Parts Included - A Great Stem Toy for Both Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
Lysol Disinfectant Spray, Sanitizing and Antibacterial Spray, For Disinfecting and Deodorizing, Crisp Linen, 12 Count, 19 fl oz each • Amazon Business $62.88 1 $62.88
Oil Pastels 25 Colors Count Soft Pastels, Oil Pastels for Kids and Artists, Oil Crayons • Amazon Business $5.93 10 $59.30
WILSON Sporting Goods NCAA Final Four Edition Basketball, Intermediate - 28.5" (B1239) • Amazon Business $24.97 2 $49.94
Citylife 2 Packs 13.7 QT Storage Bins with Lids Clear Plastic Bins with Grey Handle Stackable Storage Containers for Organizing • Amazon Business $36.97 1 $36.97
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Glowing Marble Run – 80 Piece Construction Set with 15 Glow in the Dark Glass Marbles & Mesh Storage Bag, Educational STEM Toy, an AMAZON EXCLUSIVE Science Kit • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
113 Piece Crochet Kit with Yarn Set–1600 Yards Assorted Yarn for Knitting and Crochet, 73PCS Crochet Accessories Set Including Ergonomic Hooks, Knitting Needles & More Ideal Beginner Kit • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
66 Rolls Yarn for Knitting 2887 Yards Knitting Acrylic Yarn Mini Soft Crochet Yarns Assorted Colors Yarn Skeins for Mini Knitting and Crochet Project • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
Junior Learning Spelligator, Multicolor, Model:JL100, 10.4 H x 3.1 L x 10.4 W • Amazon Business $21.14 1 $21.14
Juboury 1054Pcs Building Toy Building Blocks Bars Different Shape Educational Construction Engineering Set 3D Puzzle, Interlocking Creative Connecting Kit, Great STEM Toy for Both Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $20.98 1 $20.98
Race to Planet X: Number Bond Game - Math Games for Kindergarten, First Grade - Learn Addition Subtraction with a Super Fun Board Game • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Sums in Space an Addition Subtraction Math Game for Kids 5+ • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Boye 332621800GM Aluminum Crochet Hook, Size G, 4.25 mm, 6'', Pink • Amazon Business $2.12 5 $10.60
Learning Resources Pop For Addition & Subtraction Math Game - 100 Pieces, Ages 6+ | Grades 1+ Classroom and Homeschool Math Games, Math Activities for Kids • Amazon Business $9.64 1 $9.64

Materials cost

$671.26

Vendor shipping charges

$15.00

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$726.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$128.18

Total project goal

$854.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$854.51

3 Donors

-$395.49

Donations toward project cost

-$390.17

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.32

match offer

-$395.48

Match offer toward project cost

-$336.16

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$59.32

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$63.53

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$0.00

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