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Ms. Raby from Sumter, SC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Board Games Used to Inspire Teamwork, Creativity, Collobration and Laughter

Help me give my students board games such as Jenga, Scrabble, and Connect Four so they can use within the classroom and at home to increase fine motor skills, language, team building, collaboration, and communication skills.

  • $748 goal

This project expired on February 26, 2025.

This project expired on February 26, 2025.

My Project

I would love to allow my students to take a break from technology and allow them to experience hands on learning, collaboration, team work, increase fine motor skills, communication, and creativity, through board games such as Connect Four, Checkers, Scrabble, Battle Ship, and Life.

My goal is to increase their critical thinking skills through hands on learning while preparing them to productive citizens by sharpening their problem-solving skills through team-work and collobration.

My 25 students are a wonderful group of kids. They are very appreciative and they work extremely hard. I work in a Title I District. Through our district, we qualify for 100% free meals. I am a believer that eventhough many of my students come from low income environments, their family's income will not determine their future outcome. I am reaching out because I want to plant the seed to be a part of a positive change.

Ms. Raby Kingsbury Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Sumter, SC View local requests

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

25 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hasbro Scrabble Junior Crossword Game - Elementary - Kids • School Specialty $25.49 2 $50.98
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 $23.99 2 $47.98
Hasbro Classic Jenga Game - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $23.17 2 $46.34
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 2 $41.84
Hasbro Battleship Game, Kids Strategy Game - Elementary-Middle School • School Specialty $20.62 2 $41.24
Mattel Games Pictionary Board Game, Drawing Game for Kids, Adults and Game Night, Unique Catch-All Category for 2 Teams (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $19.98 2 $39.96
Hasbro Sorry! Board Game - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $17.69 2 $35.38
3-in-1 Vintage Giant Checkers and Tic Tac Toe Game with Reversible Mat, 24 Chips, Family Board Game, Lawn Game, BBQ Party Favor, Indoor and Outdoor Activity for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $16.19 2 $32.38
Hasbro Twister Party Classic Board Game for 2 or More Players,Indoor and Outdoor Game for Kids 6 and Up,Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $14.53 2 $29.06
The Game of Life, Giant Edition Family Board Game Indoor/Outdoor Fun Game with Big Oversized Gameboard Cards Spinner, for Adults and Kids Ages 8 and up • Amazon Business $13.59 2 $27.18
Spin Master Games, Monopoly Board Game Giant Edition, Indoor & Outdoor Games, Kids Games, Family Game Night Game, Families & Kids Ages 6+ • Amazon Business $25.36 1 $25.36
Pictureka Giant Board Game - Fun Family Game with Big Mat & Cards for Kids Ages 6+ • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
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 2 $19.98
Hasbro Gaming Trouble Board Game for Kids Ages 5 and Up 2-4 Players (Packaging may vary) • Amazon Business $9.97 2 $19.94
Pressman Classic Checkers Game - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $6.07 3 $18.21
Queensell Bingo Game for Adults and Kids– Family Bingo Game Set with Bingo Cards, 150 Bingo Chips and Metal Bingo Cage – Perfect Board Game for Large Groups (Bingo) • Amazon Business $17.73 1 $17.73
Giant Candy Land Game for Kids Party Board Game Indoor/Outdoor with Oversized Gameboard Summer Toy for Preschoolers, Kids, & Families Ages 4 and up • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59
Hasbro Gaming Chutes and Ladders Board Game | 2 to 4 Players | Back to School Gifts for Kids | Preschool Classroom Games | Ages 3+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$540.12

Vendor shipping charges

$19.22

Sales tax

$38.08

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$635.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$112.15

Total project goal

$747.67

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