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Mrs. Gingras from East Haven, CT is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Back to the Board Games

Help me give my students new games and toys for indoor recess days.

  • $339 goal

This project expired on July 6, 2025.

This project expired on July 6, 2025.

My Project

My first graders are in need of a revamped indoor recess selection.

We are looking for new games to encourage cooperative play.

It is especially harder these days for students to be able to sit and play a game together. Board games provide so much more than "just a toy". They build patience, problem solving, cooperation, reading skills, fine motor skills and communication skills. My students love learning a new game. I want to help all of my students become respectful and successful adults. This can build an excellent foundation for their future.

Mrs. Gingras East Haven Academy Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

22 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
TINKERTOY - Retro Building Tin - 100 Parts - Collectible, Nostalgic Construction Toy, Great for Kids, Toddlers, Boys, Girls, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $33.70 1 $33.70
Mattel Games Blokus XL Strategy Board Game, Family Game for Kids & Adults with Colorful Oversized Pieces & Just One Rule (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Ocensmice 206Pcs Magnetic Building Sticks Blocks, Magnet Educational Toys STEM Toys for Kids and Adult, 3D Construction Building Toy with Storage Bag • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
330 pcs Building Blocks, Educational Building Toys Stem Toys Building Discs Sets Interlocking Solid Plastic for Preschool Toddlers Girls and Boys by Winlip • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
2 in 1 Multiplication Addition Math Board Game for Kids - Wooden Montessori Math Toys for Girls Boys 4 5 6 7 8 9 Years Old Wood Double Sided Board Table Dice Card Games for Family • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
Teacher Created Resources Digging Up Sight Words Board Game (TCR7812) • Quill.com $21.82 1 $21.82
Monopoly Junior Board Game | Family Games for Preschoolers| Ages 5+| Easter Gifts for Kids (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Hasbro Gaming Scrabble Junior Board Game | 2-4 Players | Family Educational Word Games for Kids | Back to School Gifts for Classroom | Ages 5+ • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Hasbro Gaming Guess Who? People & Pets Board Game Edition | The Original Guessing Game | Easter Gifts for Girls & Boys | Ages 6+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $16.39 1 $16.39
Learning Resources Dice Poppers - 2 Pieces, Ages 3+ Board Game Accessory, Dice Game, Dice Popper for Trivia Nights, Math Games for Kids • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Hasbro Gaming Chutes and Ladders Board Game | 2 to 4 Players | Preschool Games for Boys & Girls| Easter Gifts for Kids | Ages 3+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Hasbro Gaming Trouble Board Game for Kids Ages 5 and Up 2-4 Players (Packaging may vary) • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98
Hestya 96 Pcs Board Game Pieces Multicolor Plastic Pawn Game Pieces for Board Games Chess Components 1 Inch Game Pawns Tabletop Markers Arts and Crafts • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$253.79

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Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$287.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.75

Total project goal

$338.35

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