Help me give my students materials and supplies that will improve their creative and critical thinking skills while building a sense of community.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Smith's classroom raised $413
This project is fully funded
My Project
My students thrive on learning and get deep satisfaction from solving challenging tasks and puzzles. They need strategy games and supplies to expand their creative and critical thinking skills. My students would love the opportunity to add new games to our collection. I teach students in mixed grade level groups and the games help them build community while improving their thinking skills. With the addition of these new strategy games, students will continue to practice and build a variety of skills: communication, collaboration, problem-solving, leadership, emotional regulation, and sportsmanship. Overall, strategy games offer a dynamic and engaging platform for practicing and growing in a fun and interactive way! Thank you for your consideration!
More than a third of students from low‑income households
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CATAN Board Game (Base Game) | Family Board Game | Board Game for Adults and Family | Adventure Board Game | Ages 10+ | for 3 to 4 Players | Average Playtime 60 Minutes | Made by Catan Studio
• Amazon Business
$43.97
1
$43.97
Abducktion: A weirdly Strategic Duck Kidnapping Game, 15-Minutes of Light Strategy of Ducks, a UFO, and Mind-Bending, Shape-Finding Logic!
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$34.99
1
$34.99
Mindware Q-Bitz Pattern Matching Fun Board Games for Family Game Night | Ages 8 and up 2-4 Players
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$29.95
1
$29.95
The Genius Star - Toy of The Year Award Winning Family Board Game. 165,888 Possible Puzzles by Filling in Colored Shapes with Blockers to Complete A Star! Golden Star Twist!
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$29.35
1
$29.35
Chameleon Board Game: Award-Winning Fun for 4+ Players - Guess Who's Faking It! Perfect for Family & Friends Game Nights Includes 80 Extra Secret Words
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$24.99
1
$24.99
Codenames: Duet - The Two Player Word Deduction Game by CGE Czech Games Edition
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$24.95
1
$24.95
One Night Ultimate Werewolf – Fun Party Game for Kids & Adults | Engaging Social Deduction | Fast-Paced Gameplay | Hidden Roles & Bluffing
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$24.95
1
$24.95
Speed Cube Set, Jurnwey Stickerless Magic Cube Set of 2x2x2 3x3x3 Pyramid Frosted Puzzle Cube
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$11.86
2
$23.72
BLANK SLATE™ - The Game Where Great Minds Think Alike | Fun Family Friendly Word Association Party Game, 3 to 8 players, Black-88
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$22.76
1
$22.76
Big Potato 3 Wise Words: Simple Word-Guessing, Clue-Stealing Family Board Game - Hilarious for Adults, Teens and Kids Age 10 Plus - New Board Game for Family Night
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Mensa® Best Brain Benders: 100 Puzzles and Word Games (Mensa® Brilliant Brain Workouts)
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Left Right Center Dice Game Prime Set Bundle with 3 Dices + 30 Chips - 3 Sets Assorted Colors - (3 Pack). Round Tube Storage is Very Convenient for Travel. Easy to Store, Carry Around.(3 Pack)
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$7.99
1
$7.99
Materials cost
$295.54
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$20.84
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.43
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$350.81
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$61.91
Total project goal
$412.72
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$412.72
3 Donors
-$204.60
Donations toward project cost
-$176.91
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$27.69
match offer
-$204.59
Match offer toward project cost
-$173.90
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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