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Mrs. Duran from Honolulu, HI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Board Games for Building Critical Skills

Help me give my students Blocks & Blueprints Learning Center, Cardboard Blocks, Scrabble Board Game, and more for opportunities to engage in interactive games that promote teamwork, creativity, and problem solving.

  • $370 goal

This project expired on July 20, 2025.

This project expired on July 20, 2025.

My Project

My students are curious, creative, and eager to learn in new ways. One of the most effective ways to engage them is through interactive activities like board games, which not only promote teamwork but also help develop thinking and problem solving. Unfortunately, our classroom lacks enough board games to reinforce these skills in nonacademic ways. I am requesting Blocks & Blueprints Learning Center, Cardboard Blocks, Scrabble Board Game, and more for opportunities to engage in interactive games that promote teamwork, creativity, and problem solving.

By adding a variety of board games to our classroom, I can create opportunities for my students to work together, improve their strategic thinking, and have fun while learning.

Your support will provide these much-needed games that will benefit my students and make learning feel like play. Thank you for helping us build a fun, educational environment that inspires our future leaders!

Mrs. Duran Kalihi Uka Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Honolulu, HI 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

18 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Blocks & Blueprints Learning Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Easy-Stack Cardboard Blocks - Master Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Gemmicc Magnetic Tiles 100 PCS with 2 Cars, STEM Approved Educational Magnet BuildingToys, Magnet Puzzles Stacking Blocks for Boys Girls • Amazon Business $48.99 1 $48.99
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 $17.83 2 $35.66
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 2 $33.98
Hasbro Gaming Connect 4 Strategy Board Game for Kids | 2 Players | Easter Gifts for Boys & Girls | Ages 6+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
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 $9.97 1 $9.97

Materials cost

$262.57

Vendor shipping charges

$6.00

Sales tax

$11.55

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$314.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$55.42

Total project goal

$369.48

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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