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Ms. Allie from Tempe, AZ is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Board Games for 5th Grade

Help me give my students valuable learning opportunities in an engaging way with board games.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Allie's classroom raised $518

This project is fully funded

My Project

Board games can be both fun and educational for school children, offering valuable learning opportunities in an engaging way! They help develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills.

Many games also reinforce academic concepts like math, reading and vocabulary, while promoting teamwork, communication and social interaction.

By combining play with learning, board games make education enjoyable and purposeful. Board games are an excellent toll for fostering both academic and personal growth in children. They provide an interactive and hands-on way to learn concepts that are important for school and life.

Ms. Allie Holdeman Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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Nearly all 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

75 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hasbro Operation Game • Kaplan Early Learning Company $32.36 1 $32.36
Telestrations Original 8-Player | Family Board Game | A Fun Game for Kids and Adults | Game Night Just Got Better | The Telephone Game Sketched Out | Ages 12+ • Amazon Business $31.17 1 $31.17
Jaxx Sequence Letters Board Game for Kids - Elementary • School Specialty $23.99 1 $23.99
Hasbro Gaming The Game of Life: Super Mario Edition Board Game for Kids Ages 8 and Up, Play Minigames, Collect Stars, Battle Bowser • Amazon Business $22.56 1 $22.56
Hasbro Gaming Scrabble Board Game,Word Game for Kids Ages 8 and Up,Fun Family Game for 2-4 Players,The Classic Crossword Game • Amazon Business $20.92 1 $20.92
Hues & Cues: A Guessing Game of Colors and Clues • Blick Art Materials $20.44 1 $20.44
Hasbro Gaming Clue Board Game for Kids Ages 8 and Up, Reimagined Clue Game for 2-6 Players, Mystery Games, Detective Games, Family Games for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $19.79 1 $19.79
Mattel Games Pictionary Board Game, Drawing Game for Kids, Adults, Families & Game Night, Unique Catch-All Category for 2 Teams (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $19.00 1 $19.00
Hasbro Sorry! Board Game - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $17.69 1 $17.69
Hasbro Gaming Guess Who? Animal Friends Game | 2 Double-Sided Animal Sheets | 2-Player Board Games for Kids | Back to School Gifts | Ages 6+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Hasbro Gaming Battleship With Planes Strategy Board Game for Ages 7 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Hasbro Gaming Scattergories Classic Game, Party Game for Adults and Teens Ages 13 and up, Board Game for 2+ Players • Amazon Business $16.65 1 $16.65
Hasbro Gaming Taboo Classic Game, Party Word Guessing Game for Adults and Teens, Board Game for 4+ Players Ages 13 and Up • Amazon Business $15.54 1 $15.54
Hasbro Gaming Guess Who? Board Game, with People and Pets Cards, The Original Guessing Game for Kids, Ages 6 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $14.93 1 $14.93
Lewo Wooden Stacking Board Games Building Blocks for Kids Boys Girls- 48 Pieces • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
UNO Play with Pride Card Game (inclusive board game) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $13.00 1 $13.00
Regal Games Mancala Board Game - Fun Classic Table Game with Wooden Board for Adults & Kids - 48 Glass Mancala Beads & 2 Player Games - Ideal for Family Game Night, Travel (Ages 8+) • Amazon Business $12.73 1 $12.73
Hasbro Gaming Connect 4 Classic Grid,4 in a Row Game,Strategy Board Games for Kids,2 Player .for Family and Kids,Ages 6 and Up • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Hasbro Gaming Trouble Board Game for Kids Ages 5 and Up 2-4 Players (Packaging may vary) • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97
Ravensburger Marvel Eye Found It Card Game - Engaging Board Game for Children and Adults | Enhances Skill Development | Fun Family Entertainment | Over 3 Million Sold Worldwide • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Pressman Classic Checkers Game - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $6.22 1 $6.22

Materials cost

$363.91

Vendor shipping charges

$14.74

Sales tax

$26.02

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.46

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$440.13

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$77.67

Total project goal

$517.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$517.80

3 Donors

-$472.77

Donations toward project cost

-$440.13

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.64

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$45.03

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$0.00

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