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Mrs. Urban from North Charleston, SC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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From Bored to Board Games

Help me give my students board games for extra learning and fun in class.

  • $793 goal

This project expired on May 15, 2024.

This project expired on May 15, 2024.

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Celebrate 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

Students benefit from board games in school due to their educational, social, and cognitive advantages. Board games offer an engaging and hands-on approach to learning, reinforcing academic concepts in subjects like math, language, and history. They promote critical thinking skills as students strategize, problem-solve, and make decisions within the game's framework.

Moreover, board games encourage social interaction, teamwork, and communication, fostering positive social skills.

Students learn to follow rules, take turns, and collaborate with peers, contributing to their overall development. The games also stimulate creativity and imagination, providing an outlet for self-expression through storytelling and strategic planning.

Cognitively, board games enhance memory retention, pattern recognition, and spatial awareness, contributing to students' cognitive development. These activities create a positive association with learning, offering a break from traditional methods and reducing stress levels.

Additionally, board games teach life skills such as patience, sportsmanship, and adaptability. Students encounter challenges within the game, fostering resilience and the ability to handle setbacks in a supportive environment. The motivational aspect of games, with elements of competition and achievement, can boost enthusiasm for learning.

Board games also support cross-curricular integration, allowing the simultaneous exploration of multiple subjects. This interdisciplinary approach enhances students' understanding of the interconnected nature of different fields of study.

In summary, the incorporation of board games in schools provides a holistic and enjoyable educational experience. It not only reinforces academic knowledge but also nurtures social skills, cognitive abilities, and essential life skills, creating a well-rounded learning environment for students.

Mrs. Urban Matilda F Dunston Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

North Charleston, SC View local requests

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

400 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
GoSports Wall Mounted Giant 4 in a Row - Jumbo Four in a Row with Coins - Choose Your Style • Amazon Business $89.51 1 $89.51
Peaceable Kingdom Cooperative Board Game Set - Set of 4 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $85.46 1 $85.46
Hasbro Clue Board Game • Kaplan Early Learning Company $39.56 1 $39.56
Little People BIG DREAMS Black Voices Set (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $30.00 1 $30.00
Giant Candy Land Game for Kids Party Board Game Indoor/Outdoor with Oversized Gameboard Summer Toy for Preschoolers, Kids, & Families Ages 4 and up • Amazon Business $27.63 1 $27.63
Giant Clue Classic Mystery Party Retro Board Game Summer Toy with Large Rooms, Giant Cards, Foam Tools, for Kids and Families Ages 8 and up • Amazon Business $24.72 1 $24.72
Mindware Qwirkle Board Game Grades Kindergarten - 6 (MWA32016W) • Staples $24.49 1 $24.49
Hasbro Gaming Perfection Game for Preschoolers and Kids Ages 5 and Up, Popping Shapes and Pieces, Preschool Board Games for 1 or More Players • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
HUES and CUES | Vibrant Color Guessing Game Perfect for Family Night | Connect Clues and Colors Together | 480 Color Squares to Guess from | Award-Winning Board Game | 3-10 Players | Ages 8+ • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Rubik’s Race, Ace Edition Classic Fast-Paced Puzzle Strategy Sequence Two Player Board Game, Stocking Stuffers, for Kids & Adults Ages 8+ Amazon Exclusive • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Hasbro Gaming Scrabble Board Game,Word Game for Kids Ages 8 and Up,Fun Family Game for 2-4 Players,The Classic Crossword Game • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Hasbro Sorry! Board Game - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $17.69 1 $17.69
Pressman Toy Chess Board Game • School Specialty $17.24 1 $17.24
Sentence Building Board Game, Grades K-2, ELL • Quill.com $16.99 1 $16.99
Bananagrams My First : Multi-Award Winning Kids Spelling Board Game For Ages 4+ • Amazon Business $16.67 1 $16.67
Hasbro Candy Land, Classic Board Game, 2 to 4 Players, Ages 3 to 6 - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $15.97 1 $15.97
Genius Games Ecosystem: Coral Reef - A Mensa Recommended Family Card Game About Aquatic Animals, Their Habitats & Food Chain | A Light Educational Marine Biology Board Game for Kids and Families • Amazon Business $15.49 1 $15.49
Hasbro Gaming Guess Who? Board Game, with People and Pets Cards, The Original Guessing Game for Kids, Great Holiday, Ages 6 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $15.31 1 $15.31
The Game of Life, Giant Edition Family Board Game Indoor/Outdoor Fun Game with Big Oversized Gameboard Cards Spinner, for Adults and Kids Ages 8 and up • Amazon Business $14.59 1 $14.59
JoyCat 100 16mm 6 Sided Dice Set Standard Game Dice Kids for Board Games Dice Games Math Dice for Classroom with Storage Bucket Translucent 10 Colors • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Bedwina (Bulk Pack of 24) 5"x5" Foam Tic-Tac-Toe Mini Board Game Toys for Kids, Birthday Party Favors, Goody Bag Stuffers, Classroom Prizes & Occupational Therapy, Stocking Stuffers • Amazon Business $13.79 1 $13.79
Lewo Wooden Stacking Board Games Building Blocks for Kids Boys Girls- 48 Pieces • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Pressman Wild Kratts Race Around the World Board Game Multicolor, 5" • Amazon Business $10.49 1 $10.49

Materials cost

$583.54

Vendor shipping charges

 $10.09

Sales tax

 $41.14

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$673.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$118.86

Total project goal

$792.38

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