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Mr. Brown from Shelby Township, MI is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Coded Games in the Palm of Our Hands!

Help me give my students handheld gaming systems to be able to play games they personally code and create!

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Brown's classroom raised $176

This project is fully funded

My Project

Introducing handheld gaming consoles into our curriculum will revolutionize the way students learn by providing an interactive platform for them to apply their coding and game design skills. This hands-on experience will enhance their problem-solving abilities, creativity, and technical knowledge.

By allowing students to create, design, and program their own games, abstract computer science concepts will become more tangible, fostering a deeper understanding and encouraging a growth mindset.

The goals of this project are multifaceted. We aim to enhance STEM education by integrating game design and programming into the curriculum, making learning more engaging and relevant. This initiative will foster creativity and innovation, encouraging students to develop original game concepts. Additionally, it will help students develop essential technical skills such as coding, debugging, and user experience design. Collaboration will be promoted as students share ideas and work on projects together, preparing them for future educational and career opportunities in the tech industry.

Our students are incredibly diverse, bringing a wide range of perspectives and experiences to the classroom. They are curious, motivated, and eager to learn new skills. Many have shown a keen interest in technology and game design, often going above and beyond in their projects. Their enthusiasm and creativity make them ideal candidates for this project, as they are not only willing to learn but also to innovate and push the boundaries of what they can achieve.

Mr. Brown West Utica Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Shelby Township, MI View local requests

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

225 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
ELECFREAKS Retro Coding Arcade for Microsoft Makecode DIY Programmable Handheld Game Console Suitable for STEM Education, Kid Game Programming Learning Machine Supports Block Programming and Python • Amazon Business $58.80 2 $117.60

Materials cost

$117.60

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$149.36

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.36

Total project goal

$175.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$175.72

1 Donor

-$175.72

Donations toward project cost

-$149.36

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.36

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$0.00

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