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Mrs. Sunley from Durham, NC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Board Games for Our SEL Aims

Help me give my students board games to bust any of our indoor blues!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Sunley's classroom raised $384

This project is fully funded

My Students

I work with eighty 7th graders at a Title I school. They come to us from a variety of backgrounds with a passion for learning. They love engaging in a wide variety of learning activities and what each one takes to thrive is just a little different.

These middle schoolers are incredibly diverse and bring their own story to the classroom.

As their language arts teacher, it is my job to help them to embrace and tell that story, and to help them to experience literature that mirrors their own experiences, and offers windows into others. In our class, we work to create a safe space for all students to learn and grow.

My Project

My students have spent the last year and a half at home. Many of them have not had the opportunity to have many face to face social interactions with their peers in that time. To say they will be a little rusty would be fair, and I want to give them a fun way stretch their social skills.

Boards games provide a low stress environment for social engagement.

When students have a fun activity in front of them, it can lower their affective filter and allow them to engage more richly in the situation. These games will serve as the perfect chance for students to hone their communicative abilities and encourage friendships!

Mrs. Sunley Carrington Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

Durham, NC View local requests

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

80 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Go Nuts for Donuts – The Fast Pastry Picking Card Game & RTY! - The Deluxe Pick & Pass Card Game by Gamewright, Multicolored • Amazon Business $37.86 1 $37.86
Pick Your Poison Card Game: The “What Would You Rather Do?” Party Game for All Ages - Family Edition • Amazon Business $24.50 1 $24.50
Skull • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Pressman Chess / Checkers / Backgammon - 3 Games in One with Full Size Staunton Chess Pieces and Interlocking Checkers, 15.62 x 8.00 x 1.50 Inches • Amazon Business $9.00 2 $18.00
Proof! Math Game - The Fast Paced Game of Mental Math Magic - Teachers’ Choice Award Winning Educational Game, Ages 9+ • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Zoch Verlag Ghost Blitz (601129800) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Melon Rind Clumsy Thief Money Game - Adding to 100 Math Game for Kids (Ages 8 and up) • Amazon Business $15.97 1 $15.97
Zygomatic Spot It! Waterproof, Multi-Colored (SP433) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Trouble Board Game Includes Bonus Power Die and Shield, Game for Kids Ages 5 and Up, 2-4 Players (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Coogam Wooden Blocks Stacking Game with Storage Bag, Toppling Colorful Tower Building Blocks Balancing Puzzles Toys Learning Educational Sorting Family Games Montessori Toys Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
Melissa & Doug Suspend Family Game (31 pcs) • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
Gamewright Cahoots – the Cooperative Hint and Sync Card Game Multi-colored, 5" • Amazon Business $12.00 1 $12.00
Hasbro Connect 4 Game • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97
Sorry! Game • Amazon Business $9.84 1 $9.84
SET: The Family Game of Visual Perception • Amazon Business $8.47 1 $8.47
Farkle • Amazon Business $7.17 1 $7.17
UNO Play with Pride Card Game with 112 Cards and Instructions, Great Gift for Ages 7 Years Old & Up • Amazon Business $4.49 1 $4.49

Materials cost

$270.68

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $21.11

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$325.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$57.50

Total project goal

$383.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $383.35

5 Donors

-$295.95

Donations toward project cost

-$262.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.85

match offer

-$75.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$63.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$12.40

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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