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Mrs. Russell from Youngstown, OH is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Community and Critical Thinking with Board Games!

Help me give my students board games to increase opportunities to build their critical thinking, communication, and social skills.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Russell's classroom raised $162

This project is fully funded

My Project

I am requesting a variety of board games to help my students build essential life skills like teamwork, problem-solving, patience, and strategic thinking. Games like Jenga, 13 Dead End Drive, Guess Who, and Sorry! will offer opportunities for students to practice communication, critical thinking, and collaboration in a low-pressure, fun environment.

Board games will be used during brain breaks, indoor recess, team-building days, and as part of our social-emotional learning time.

They will also help foster a positive classroom community by encouraging respectful competition and cooperation.

Your support will make a direct impact on students by providing them with the tools they need to grow academically, socially, and emotionally—all while having fun!

Mrs. Russell Horizon Science Academy - Youngstwn Grades 6-8

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.

Youngstown, OH 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

27 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
13 Dead End Drive by Winning Moves Games USA, The Deduction Game of Suspicion, Mystery & Foul Play, for 2 to 4 Players, Ages 8 and up • Amazon Business $17.95 2 $35.90
Guess Who? Board Game with Classic Characters by Winning Moves Games USA, Classic Children's Mystery Board Game of Deduction for 2 Players, Ages 6+ (1191) • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
Sorry! Kids Board Game, Family Board Games for Kids and Adults, 2 to 4 Players, Family Games, Kids Games, Ages 6 and Up • Amazon Business $9.84 3 $29.52
Jenga Game | The Original Wood Block Game with Genuine Hardwood Blocks | Stacking Tower Game | Ages 6+ | 1 or More Players | Party Games for Kids | Family Games • Amazon Business $10.49 1 $10.49

Materials cost

$105.89

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$137.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.26

Total project goal

$161.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$161.74

1 Donor

-$80.87

Donations toward project cost

-$68.74

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.13

match offer

-$80.87

Match offer toward project cost

-$68.74

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.13

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$0.00

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