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Ms. Renee Wright from Philadelphia, PA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ditch that Phone: Games and Puzzles to Exercise the Mind

Help me give my students board games and puzzles, like Risk and Life Sultra: Bulls and Bears To stimulate and help them with their developing cognitive skills, including decision making, problem-solving, and logical analysis.. .

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Renee Wright's classroom raised $711

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My Project

I want my student’s to understand that keeping your mind sharp is important, everyday and to become unplugged from that cell phone. My goal is for my students to have access to various types of games and puzzles that will allow them a brain break from the classroom monotony sometimes and to feel comfortable in the classroom. My students are special in the sense that their willingness to try new things allows them to learn and explore a lot which helps them grow both academically and socially.

I am currently a learning support special education teacher in South Philadelphia who teaches World History, Social Studies and American History in a co-teaching or a modified setting.My students are reading below level and very insecure in the classroom setting.

My students come from various backgrounds and many are English Language learners with disabilities.

Board games and puzzles can turn learning into a fun and social activity, promoting critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration, and allow them a break from that noise of social media. By incorporating games and puzzles into the classroom, during advisory or adding it into a lesson, my students can work on their reading, writing, math and social skills without even realizing it. They will become unplugged and these games have the potential to make learning more interactive, enjoyable, and effective for students.

Ms. Renee Wright South Philadelphia High School Grades 9-12

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

50 students impacted 8donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Winning Moves Games Risk 1959 The Classic Reproduction of Risk with Orignal Artwork and Components USA, The World Domination and Strategy Battle Game for 2 to 6 Players, Ages 8+ • Amazon Business $35.99 2 $71.98
Bulk Popcorn, Skinny Pop Popcorn Individual Bags Variety Pack - Skinny Pop, 30 Packs of 3 Flavors| Niro Assortment • Amazon Business $35.90 2 $71.80
50 Strong Bulk Water Bottles | 24 Pack Sports Bottle | 22 oz. BPA-Free Easy Open with Pull Top Cap | Made in USA | Reusable Plastic Water Bottles for Adults & Kids | Top Rack Dishwasher Safe • Amazon Business $64.99 1 $64.99
Hasbro Gaming Monopoly Board Game • Amazon Business $28.95 2 $57.90
Life Sutra : Bulls and Bears - Strategy Board Game for Teens and Kids - Fun Way to Learn Stocks & Trading | Bonds | Commodities | Bitcoin Investment Through Game Play - STEM ORG AUTHENTICATED • Amazon Business $48.99 1 $48.99
Jolly Rancher Hard Candy, Assorted Flavors, 14 oz., (HEC55686) • Quill.com $8.79 4 $35.16
Financial Joy School: LEGACY! Card Game (Financial Literacy) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $30.00 1 $30.00
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 300 Pack, Pre-Sharpened Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk with Latex-Free Eraser Top, Yellow Pencils for Office and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Hasbro Yahtzee Dice Game - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $12.97 2 $25.94
Hasbro The Game of Life Board Game (E4304) • Staples $25.47 1 $25.47
Round World Products World Map International Jigsaw Puzzle 500-Piece (RWPHMP01) • Staples $21.65 1 $21.65
Abrams Bookish Cats 500 Piece Family Puzzle, Multicolor • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Galison Momo The Dog Puzzle, 500 Pieces, 20” x 20'' – Colorful Puzzle Featuring 16 Adorable Dog Images - Thick, Sturdy Pieces - Perfect for Family Fun, Multicolor • Amazon Business $13.75 1 $13.75
Mudpuppy Llama Rama 500 Piece Family Jigsaw Puzzle, Cute Puzzle for Kids and Families with Dressed Up Llamas • Amazon Business $12.96 1 $12.96
Challenging Crossword Puzzles for Teens: 50 Fun and Clever Puzzles to Test Your Skills • Amazon Business $12.28 1 $12.28
US Constitution Puzzles Activity Book, US History 5th Grade Workbooks and Up, Constitution of the United States Crossword Puzzles, Word Searches, Games, Grade 5-12 Classroom or Homeschool Curriculum • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
You're Gonna Need a Bigger Wallet: Hands-On Financial Literacy Simulations for Teens and Young Adults • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Handwriting: Learn Cursive! (Letter Tracing, Practice) • Amazon Business $5.14 1 $5.14

Materials cost

$557.97

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.59

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$603.93

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$106.58

Total project goal

$710.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $710.51

8 Donors

-$710.51

Donations toward project cost

-$603.93

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$106.58

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