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Mrs. Stucki from Blackfoot, ID is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Unlocking Teamwork and Learning With an Escape Room Adventure!

Help me give my students tools boxes, a variety of padlocks, and sports pennies to create a team work escape room.

  • 12 donors
  • $382 still needed

expires Nov 16

  • 12 donors
  • $382 still needed
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My Project

n our classroom, we believe that learning goes beyond textbooks and worksheets. We strive to create dynamic and interactive experiences that engage our students and help them develop essential life skills. One such exciting activity we wish to introduce is a sports-themed escape room. This project will not only make learning fun but also teach our students the value of teamwork and empathy.

How the Escape Room Works: The escape room will be set up with a series of toolboxes, each secured with different types of locks.

Students will work in teams to solve puzzles and challenges related to our current curriculum topics in reading, math, and science. As they progress, they will find clues and codes to unlock each toolbox, leading them to the next challenge.

Materials Needed:

Toolboxes with Locks: Various types of locks (combination, key, letter) to create multiple levels of challenge.

Pennies and Headbands: To set the sports theme, each team will receive headbands and a set of pennies to symbolize their team spirit.

Why This Project Matters: Teamwork is a crucial skill that extends beyond the classroom and into everyday life. By working together to solve escape room challenges, students will learn to communicate effectively, appreciate each other’s strengths, and develop empathy. They will understand that success comes from collaboration and mutual support.

Mrs. Stucki
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
PULUOMASI 12/24/48PCS Pinnies Youth Team Pennies for Sports Kids and Scrimmage Vests for Soccer Basketball Jersey Practice • Amazon Business $65.99 1 $65.99
GTHER Antique Vintage Combination Password Lock Padlock, Chinese Decorative Lock English Letter Combination Lock Escape Room Lock for Box Cabinet Furniture Trunk, 80x37mm • Amazon Business $10.49 4 $41.96
Plano 452-006 Grab-N-Go 16-Inch Tool Box with Tray • Amazon Business $9.91 4 $39.64
Jiuguva 120 Pcs Kids Sweatbands Headbands Sports Colorful Sweat Band 80s Athletic Sweat Headbands Bulk Hairband for Boys Girls Children Youth Brace Soccer Yoga Outdoor Activities, 20 Colors • Amazon Business $35.79 1 $35.79
MIONI 10 Digit Push Button Combination Padlock, 5 Digit Locking Mechanism,Blue (2 Blue) • Amazon Business $15.59 2 $31.18
Shimeyao 4 Pcs 5 Letter Combination Lock Heavy Duty Gym Locker 5 Digit Word Locker Keyless Resettable Lock Metal Lock for School Gym Locker Toolbox Hasp Cabinet(Letter Lock) • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Tandefio 4 Pieces Small Money Box Cash Box with Lock and Slot Steel Money Organizer Piggy Bank Metal Coin Bank for Adults and Kids, 4.5 x 3.3 x 2 inch, Without Money Tray, 4 Colors • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
NAGE 2 Pack Black Gym Locker Lock, Lock for Locker of School and Gym, Gate Locks for Outdoor Fence, Hasp Storage, Locks with Code Sturdy & Durable, Outdoor Lock Combination (2 Pack, Black) • Amazon Business $8.48 2 $16.96
SATTRON Lock Out Tag Out Hasp, 6 Pcs Red Lockout Hasp, Tamper-Proof and Impact-Resistant Loto Hasp with 6 Holes Interlock • Amazon Business $15.60 1 $15.60
Hitefu 6PCS 3 Digit Combination Lock, Small Cable Locks Waterproof Padlock with Wire Rope, Outdoor Number Combo Locks for Lockers Bag Luggage Gate Lock • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$302.09

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $18.28

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$354.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$62.63

Total project goal

$417.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $417.53

11 Donors

-$22.00

Donations toward project cost

-$21.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.60

match offer

-$11.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$9.35

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.65

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.18

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $381.35

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