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Mrs. Kindred from Chicago, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Game On!

Help me give my students an opportunity to reinforce cognitive skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making in a fun way.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Kindred's classroom raised $409

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students will greatly benefit from the use of board games and puzzles in the classroom. We are always working to increase social skills, cognitive skill development, language and math skills, and fine motor skills. Using board games and puzzles will also increase student discourse.

Board games and puzzles encourage critical thinking and problem solving, thus leading to the accomplishment of curricular objectives.

Board games and puzzles also allow students to apply and practice the concepts they have learned in a fun way.

One of the main advantages of educational board games is that they promote active learning. Rather than passively receiving information, students must actively engage with the material in order to play the game effectively.

Mrs. Kindred Gillespie Technology Magnet Cluster School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Chicago, IL View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

HBCU Alum 120 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bananagrams Vocabulary Game - Elementary - Kids • School Specialty $23.47 2 $46.94
Hasbro Classic Jenga Game - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $23.17 2 $46.34
Shenanigrams! – The Mega-Mischievous Word Game! A Super Fun & Fast Family Party Game for Kids, Teens & Adults - Great for Travel, Couples & Family Board Games Night • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Hasbro Connect-4 Classic Vertical Game, Red - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $17.54 2 $35.08
FUN TRIBE CREW Let's Mingle Conversation Starters School Edition | Classroom Learning | Distance Learning Game | Games for Kids Ages 6+ | Great as Autism Learning Materials | Speech Therapy Materials • Amazon Business $15.95 2 $31.90
Ceaco - USA Map - 100 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Disney100 Anniversary Puzzles, 4 Pack 48-Piece Jigsaw Puzzles in Storage Box, Puzzles for Kids Ages 4-8, Disney Toys for Adults & Kids Ages 4 and up • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Aoumi 100 Piece Puzzles for Kids Ages 4-8 Colorful Cupcake Jigsaw Puzzle for Toddlers 3-5 Years Old Boys Girls Preschool Educational Fun Game Learning Puzzle Toys for Children Idea Kids Birthday Gifts • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
The Ultimate Brain Games And Puzzles Book For Teens: Tricky But Fun Brain Teasers, Trivia Challenges, Crosswords, Word Searches, Cryptograms And Much More To Keep Your Mind Sharp And Engaged • Amazon Business $9.87 1 $9.87
Ravensburger Beautiful Ocean Jigsaw Puzzle | 100 Unique Pieces | Kid-Friendly, Durable & Educational | Perfect for Ages 6 & Up | FSC Certified for Sustainability • Amazon Business $9.59 1 $9.59
Buffalo Games - Pokémon - #025 Summer Pattern - 100 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle for Families Challenging Puzzle Perfect for Game Nights - Finished Puzzle Size is 15.00 x 11.00 • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Buffalo Games - Pokémon - Pokémon Beach Day - 100 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle for Families Challenging Puzzle Perfect for Game Nights - Finished Puzzle Size is 15.00 x 11.00 • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Activity Book for Teens: Puzzle Book and Brain Teasers for Teenagers • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
Ceaco - Kayomi Harai - Woodland Friends - 100 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle • Amazon Business $5.97 1 $5.97

Materials cost

$299.58

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.84

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$346.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.22

Total project goal

$408.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $408.13

2 Donors

-$408.13

Donations toward project cost

-$346.91

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$61.22

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