Help me give my students the ability to play chess to enhance their learning and social emotional skills.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Combs's classroom raised $565
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Project
I wanted to share my thoughts on the incredible benefits that incorporating chess into our classroom could offer our students. As we know, chess has a rich history of helping young minds develop essential life skills. Many adults often recount their childhood experiences with chess, mentioning how they lost touch over the years. However, I believe that reintroducing this game to our students could provide them with numerous advantages that extend far beyond the chessboard.
Studies have shown that playing chess can significantly enhance memory and concentration.
Additionally, it fosters better planning and organizational skills, boosts self-confidence, and cultivates problem-solving abilities. The creative and strategic thinking involved in chess can also promote leadership skills and sportsmanship among our students.
I am passionate about bringing chess into our curriculum, as I believe it can have a lasting impact on our students' growth and development. If you’re open to it, I would love to discuss how we can implement chess activities in our classroom and the potential benefits for our students.
More than half 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
AMEROUS Chess Set 17" x 17" Roll-up Travel Chess in Carry Tube with Shoulder Strap Easy to Carry for Beginner and Kids
• Amazon Business
$16.90
15
$253.50
Chess Set for Kids and Adults | Beginners Chess Game with Step-by-Step Teaching Guide | Learning Chess Board Game for Boys and Girls Chess for Kids Ages 7 Plus
• Amazon Business
$14.99
8
$119.92
ZOOCEN Chess Set - Plastic Chess Pieces and Green Roll-Up Vinyl Chess Board Foldable Chess Game (with Extra Queen)
• Amazon Business
$13.99
5
$69.95
Materials cost
$443.37
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.65
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$480.02
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$84.71
Total project goal
$564.73
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$564.73
6 Donors
-$534.59
Donations toward project cost
-$469.40
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$65.19
match offer
-$12.50
Match offer toward project cost
-$10.62
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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