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Ms. Aguiniga from Brea CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Game On: Expanding Fun and Learning!

Help me give my students more board games for our Game Club to promote social skills and fun learning.

  • 1 donor
  • $951 still needed

expires Aug 22

  • 1 donor
  • $951 still needed
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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

Board games offer more than just entertainment; they provide invaluable opportunities for learning, growth, and social interaction. At our school, we recognize the immense benefits that board games bring to our students' development. Thus, we're excited to expand our Game Club with various new board games through this project.

The specific items we're requesting will make a significant difference in our students' learning by promoting various skills essential for their academic and social success.

Board games encourage critical thinking, strategic planning, and problem-solving, all while fostering collaboration and communication among players. By engaging in gameplay, students enhance their cognitive abilities, such as decision-making and spatial reasoning, in a dynamic and enjoyable setting. Moreover, board games cater to different learning styles and preferences, ensuring that every student can find a game that resonates with them and supports their individual learning journey.

Our goals for this project are twofold. We want to enrich the Game Club experience for our students and to support their holistic development. By expanding our collection of board games, we aim to create a more inclusive and engaging environment where students can bond, learn, and have fun together. Through regular Game Club sessions, we seek to cultivate essential social skills, such as teamwork, sportsmanship, and conflict resolution, which are invaluable inside and outside the classroom.

In conclusion, this project to expand our Game Club with new board games is an investment in the holistic development and well-being of our students. By providing them with the tools and opportunities to learn through play, we're nurturing not only their academic growth but also their social and emotional intelligence. Together, we can create a more vibrant and inclusive learning environment where every student has the chance to thrive.

Thank you for considering our proposal.

Ms. Aguiniga
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Didax 500063 Social Skills Group Activities, 6 Board Games • Amazon Business $43.67 1 $43.67
Hasbro Hungry Hungry Hippos Game (W7492) • Staples $40.56 1 $40.56
Mindware Qwirkle Game - Wood - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $35.02 1 $35.02
Hasbro Operation Game • Kaplan Early Learning Company $32.36 1 $32.36
Hasbro Hungry Hungry Hippos - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $29.99 1 $29.99
Hasbro Gaming Bop It! Extreme Electronic Game for 1 or More Players, Fun Party Interactive Game for Kids Ages 8+, 4 Modes Including One-On-One Mode ( Packaging May Vary ) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Hasbro Gaming Elefun and Friends Elefun Preschool Game With Butterflies and Music, Kids Games Ages 3 and Up, Board Games for Kids • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Hasbro Monopoly Standard Edition Game - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $27.97 1 $27.97
Hasbro Scrabble Junior Crossword Game - Elementary - Kids • School Specialty $25.49 1 $25.49
Hasbro The Game of Life Board Game (E4304) • Staples $25.47 1 $25.47
Hasbro Gaming Mouse Trap Kids Board Game, Family Board Games for Kids, Kids Games for 2-4 Players, Family Games, Kids Gifts, Ages 6 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Dowling Magnets Wonderboard STEAM Architect Magnet Set - Elementary - Kids • School Specialty $24.37 1 $24.37
Hasbro Scrabble Game - Elementary - Kids • School Specialty $23.99 1 $23.99
Jaxx Sequence Letters Board Game for Kids - Elementary • School Specialty $23.99 1 $23.99
Bananagrams Vocabulary Game - Elementary - Kids • School Specialty $23.47 1 $23.47
Hasbro Cootie Bug Building Game - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $21.97 1 $21.97
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 $19.14 1 $19.14
Hasbro Gaming Don't Spill The Beans Game for Kids, Easy and Fun Balancing Game for Kids Ages 3 and Up, Preschool Games for 2 Players, Kids Board Games • Amazon Business $18.72 1 $18.72
Pressman Charades for Kids Game - Elementary • School Specialty $17.99 1 $17.99
Pressman Toys - Lets Go Fishin • Teachers' School Supply $17.19 1 $17.19
Hasbro Chutes and Ladders Game • Kaplan Early Learning Company $17.06 1 $17.06
Hasbro Gaming Battleship With Planes Strategy Board Game for Ages 7 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Hasbro Hi Ho! Cherry-O Game • Kaplan Early Learning Company $16.16 1 $16.16
Hasbro Gaming Boggle Junior, Preschool Board Game, Ages 3 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Hasbro Gaming Hungry Hungry Hippos • Amazon Business $13.00 1 $13.00
Hasbro Gaming Candy Land Kingdom Of Sweet Adventures Board Game, Easter Basket Stuffers or Gifts for Kids, Ages 3+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Hasbro Yahtzee Dice Game - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $12.97 1 $12.97
Hasbro Twister Party Classic Board Game for 2 or More Players,Indoor and Outdoor Game for Kids 6 and Up,Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $12.58 1 $12.58
Hasbro Gaming Simon Micro Series Game • Amazon Business $9.84 1 $9.84
Pressman Toy Double Nine Dominoes, Wood, Black • School Specialty $9.52 1 $9.52
Hasbro The Game of Life Goals Card Game - Quick-Playing Family Game for 2-4 Players Ages 8 and Up • Amazon Business $9.43 1 $9.43
Hasbro Gaming Yahtzee • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$683.85

Vendor shipping charges

 $29.56

Sales tax

 $62.57

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.26

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$816.24

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$144.04

Total project goal

$960.28

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $960.28

1 Donor

-$10.00

Donations toward project cost

-$8.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.50

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 $950.28

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