Help me give my students a place to store their work from chess in notebooks, chess learning books, and seat pads to help keep students in seats and 4 additional chairs for distance between seats.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Davis's classroom raised $543
This project is fully funded
My Students
What I love about and what makes my students special is their willingness to learn new things. I am a chess teacher at my school and I was under the impression that chess is not the most exciting of games for children. However, one day I was proven wrong by my students when one young man in 2nd grade yelled "give me all of the chess knowledge!" and the class joined in to say "yeees!". This inquisitive group of children never fails to asks questions about each new topic in a way that evolves my level of thinking. These children are simultaneously the students and teachers because they educate me on how to be a better educator with their consistent hunger for knowledge. The kids when they get back to school will need a different classroom set up to accommodate the distance requirements for safety. I would love to have my classroom as safe as possible.
My Project
The materials I have chosen will help maintain an orderly, safe classroom as well as enhance the learning process. The 4 chairs that are being ordered will act as rewards for students who show the greatest participation and effort in the chess puzzles and activities. These students are known as the "chess gurus". The chess gurus will act as overseers of the games and assistants to learning the material. The children love these types of chairs because they are bouncy, colorful, and being chosen to sit in them will give the children a sense of achievement. The motto in my classroom is "try try try! Those who make an effort are always rewarded." In addition, those for chairs as well as seating pads will help students with issues staying in their seat contain their energy. This is important because of the distance requirements placed by the state during COVID.
Every new source of knowledge for me directly influences how the children learn from my lessons.
Therefore, the chess for kids learning chess books will be used by me to enhance the curriculum for both at home and virtual learning. Finally, the notebooks will act as reflection books and places for the students to write down answers to the "chess problem of the day". These could be used at home as well.
More than three‑quarters 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
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Children's Balance Ball - Flexible School Chair Active Classroom Desk Alternative Seating, Blue Captain Cool, Green Crazy Silly, Purple Miss Sunshine and Yellow Smiley, 45cm
• Amazon Business
$79.83
1
$79.83
Chess Junior - Chess Set for Kids - Nominated for The Toy of The Year Awards 2020, Red
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$24.95
1
$24.95
Chess for Kids
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$7.99
2
$15.98
How to Play Chess for Kids: Simple Strategies to Win
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$11.72
1
$11.72
Chess for Kids: How to Play Chess
• Amazon Business
$9.89
1
$9.89
Chess for Kids: How to Play Chess
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$9.89
1
$9.89
Chess for Kids
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$7.99
1
$7.99
Materials cost
$425.09
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.38
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$461.47
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$81.44
Total project goal
$542.91
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$542.91
1 Donor
-$542.91
Donations toward project cost
-$461.47
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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