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Mrs. Krueger from Manawa, WI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Critical Thinking Through Play!

Help me give my students board games that support critical thinking and problem solving skills while encouraging social interaction.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Krueger's classroom raised $595

This project is fully funded

My Project

These board games will provide my students the opportunity to engage in and develop their social skills while using their minds to think critically and problem solve in an enjoyable manner. By adding these board games to our library, teachers will have the opportunity to utilize them in their classrooms and students will also be able to play them during their time in the library. All of the games were chosen with student learning and socialization in mind. Each game develops critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Board games promote collaboration, inquiry, and critical thinking - by using games that support the thinking and problem solving, educators can give students opportunities to experience play, while at the same time promoting student achievement.

Through the use of these board games, teachers will see increased engagement by their students. Playing board games will inherently develop character traits such as perseverance, patience, responsibility, fairness, and self-discipline in our students. As students play board games, teachers are able to gather important information about their students by walking around the room, listening, and observing. Learning through board game play is a win-win for all involved.

Mrs. Krueger Manawa 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.

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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

220 students impacted 12donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Thames & Kosmos Drop It | Super Fun Family Strategy Game | Parents' Choice Silver Award Winner, Multi-Color • Amazon Business $34.20 2 $68.40
Marbles Otrio Wood Strategy-Based Board Game for Adults, Families and Kids Ages 8 & up 16.1-inch L x 15.9-inch W x 2.5-inch H • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
Qwirkle Board Game • Amazon Business $24.95 2 $49.90
ThinkFun Rush Hour Traffic Jam Brain Game and STEM Toy for Boys and Girls Age 8 and Up – Tons of Fun With Over 20 Awards Won, International seller for Over 20 Years • Amazon Business $20.82 2 $41.64
Think Fun Swish - A Fun Transparent Card Game and Toy of the Year Nominee For Age 8 and Up • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
Jenga Game Wooden Blocks Stacking Tumbling Tower Kids Game Ages 6 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
Pressman Mastermind for Kids - Codebreaking Game With Three Levels of Play Multicolor, 5" • Amazon Business $15.47 2 $30.94
ThinkFun Cat Crimes Brain Game and Brainteaser for Boys and Girls Age 8 and Up - A Smart Game with a Fun Theme and Hilarious Artwork • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
Think Fun Hoppers Logic Game - Teaches Critical Thinking Skills Through Fun Gameplay, Multicolor, (76347) • Amazon Business $14.29 2 $28.58
Codenames Disney Family Edition | Best Family Board Game, Great Game for All Ages | Featuring Disney Characters, Disney Artwork | Board Game for 2 Players or More | Perfect for Disney Fans • Amazon Business $22.01 1 $22.01
Connect 4 Classic Grid Board Game, 4 in a Row Game, Strategy Board Games for Kids, 2 Player Board Games for Family and Kids, Ages 6 and Up • Amazon Business $10.97 2 $21.94
Skillmatics Card Game : Guess in 10 Inspiring Professions | Gifts for 6 Year Olds and Up | Quick Game of Smart Questions | Super Fun for Travel & Family Game Night • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
Skillmatics Card Game : Guess in 10 World of Sports | Gifts for 6 Year Olds and Up | Quick Game of Smart Questions | Super Fun for Travel & Family Game Night • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
Skillmatics Card Game : Guess in 10 Animal Planet | Gifts for 6 Year Olds and Up | Quick Game of Smart Questions | Super Fun for Travel & Family Game Night • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97

Materials cost

$468.24

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$505.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.16

Total project goal

$594.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $594.42

10 Donors

-$542.79

Donations toward project cost

-$470.26

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$72.53

match offer

-$41.18

Match offer toward project cost

-$35.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.18

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$10.46

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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