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

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Building Critical Thinking Skills

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

  • $163 goal

This project expired on September 7, 2025.

This project expired on September 7, 2025.

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 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!

Ms. Drummond 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.

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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

125 students impacted

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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
Spin Master Games, Hedbanz 2023 Edition with New Cards, Picture Guessing Board Game, for Family & Kids, 2-6 Players, for Ages 6 & Up • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
Hasbro Gaming Guess Who? Board Game, with People and Pets Cards, The Original Guessing Game for Kids, Ages 6 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $15.41 1 $15.41
Hasbro Gaming Don't Break The Ice Preschool Game, Board Games for Kids Ages 3 and Up • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Hasbro Gaming Trouble Kids Board Game, Pop-o-Matic Trouble Game, Kids Games for 2-4 Players, Family Board Games for Kids, Kids Gifts, Ages 5 and Up, Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$106.27

Vendor shipping charges

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Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$137.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.33

Total project goal

$162.19

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