Help me give my students a vibrant place where young minds are eager to learn and grow.
$916 goal
This project expired on August 16, 2025.
This project expired on August 16, 2025.
My Project
Imagine a classroom buzzing with enthusiastic chatter, not just about lessons, but about strategy, teamwork, and shared victories. That's the kind of dynamic learning environment I strive to create for my amazing students here in Hawaii. Our classroom is a vibrant place where young minds are eager to learn and grow. However, opportunities for collaborative play and the development of crucial social skills often take a backseat to academic demands. I believe that learning extends beyond textbooks and worksheets, and that fostering strong community and teamwork is just as vital for their future success.
Students will learn to:
Collaborate effectively: Working together towards a common goal, sharing ideas, and negotiating strategies. Communicate clearly: Expressing their thoughts and understanding others' perspectives. Develop critical thinking skills: Analyzing game mechanics, planning moves, and adapting to changing situations. Build empathy and respect: Learning to win and lose gracefully, and appreciating the contributions of their peers. Strengthen our classroom community: Creating positive shared experiences and fostering a sense of belonging.
These games will provide a fun and engaging way to practice these essential life skills. They can be incorporated into various subject areas, used as team-building activities, or offered as enriching options during free time. The materials I'm requesting will allow us to acquire a diverse set of these impactful games, ensuring that all students can find something that sparks their interest and encourages their participation.Your generous contribution, will directly impact the social and emotional growth of my students. You'll be helping to cultivate not just learners, but also compassionate, collaborative, and community-minded individuals.
Thank you for considering this project and for your unwavering support of education. Together, we can bring the joy of collaborative play and the power of community building to our classroom.
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
120 students impacted
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Materials cost
$694.58
Vendor shipping charges
$12.51
Sales tax
$30.56
3rd party payment processing fee
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Fulfillment labor & materials
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Total project cost
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Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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Total project goal
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Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Sharmayne Pohai Lee and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
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