Introducing board and card games like Monopoly Go, Sorry, Jenga, Spontuneous, Scrabble Slam, Connect 4, Smug Owls, and Usaopoly Tapple into the library can profoundly impact students' literacy skills and social emotional learning. These games foster critical thinking, strategic planning, and cooperative play, all of which are essential components of effective learning. For instance, Scrabble Slam and Monopoly Go enhance vocabulary and spelling, encouraging students to expand their language skills in a fun and interactive way. Games like Sorry and Jenga require careful decision-making and planning, which helps improve problem-solving skills. Additionally, Spontuneous and Usaopoly Tapple promote creative expression and quick thinking, which are crucial for developing fluency in communication.
Our goal with this project is to create an engaging learning environment that encourages collaboration, empathy, and resilience among students.
By integrating these games into our curriculum, we aim to develop our students' ability to communicate effectively and work as a team, skills that are invaluable in both academic and social settings. What makes our students special is their unique blend of enthusiasm, creativity, and willingness to embrace new challenges. They thrive in environments where learning is interactive and dynamic, and these games are perfect tools to nurture their innate potential and prepare them for future success.
More than half of students from low‑income households
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ECR4Kids Jumbo 4-to-Score, Giant Game, Green, White
• Amazon Business
$154.99
1
$154.99
Jenga Giant - Hardwood Blocks - Stacks to Over 5 feet - Officially Licensed - JS7
• Amazon Business
$129.95
1
$129.95
Educational Insights Word on the Street, Word Game for Family Game Night, Ages 10+
• Amazon Business
$26.59
1
$26.59
Runaway Parade Games Smug Owls Card Game - an Award-Winning Hilarious & Creative Riddle-Solving Party Game for Kids and Adults | Fun for The Whole Family | 8+ | 15-20 min | 3-15 Players
• Amazon Business
$21.99
1
$21.99
USAOPOLY TAPPLE® Word Game | Fast-Paced Family Board Game | Choose a Category & Race Against The Timer to be The Last Player | Learning Game Great for All Ages (1 Pack)
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Moose Spontuneous - The Song Game - Sing It or Shout It - Talent NOT Required - Family Party Board Game…
• Amazon Business
$18.95
1
$18.95
Lovemore Games Top Waffle Card Game - Beautifully Delicious Game for Kids, Teens, Adults, and Family Game Night - Great Gift for Ages 7+, 2-6 Players, 30-45 Minutes
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
Monopoly GO! Board Game | Inspired by The Popular Mobile Board Game | Ages 8+ | 2-4 Players | 15 Mins. | Family Games | Travel Games for Kids and Adults
• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
Mattel Games UNO Card Game in a Collectible Storage Tin for Kids, Adults, Families, Parties & Travel, 2 to 10 Players (Amazon Exclusive)
• Amazon Business
$10.99
1
$10.99
Hasbro Gaming Trouble Kids Board Game, Pop-o-Matic Trouble Game, Kids Games for 2-4 Players, Family Board Games for Kids, Kids Gifts, Ages 5 and Up, Packaging May Vary
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
Sorry! Kids Board Game, Family Board Games for Kids and Adults, 2 to 4 Players, Family Games, Kids Games, Ages 6 and Up
• Amazon Business
$7.12
1
$7.12
Scrabble Slam The Original 2000's Mega Hit Scrabble Card Game, Fast-Paced Card Game Version of Scrabble, for 2 to 4 Players, Ages 8+
• Amazon Business
$6.99
1
$6.99
Bicycle Rider Back Playing Cards, Standard Index, Poker Cards, Premium Playing Cards, Red & Blue, 2 Count (Pack of 1)
• Amazon Business
$5.99
1
$5.99
Materials cost
$439.52
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$30.33
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.59
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$506.44
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$89.37
Total project goal
$595.81
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$595.81
2 Donors
-$282.86
Donations toward project cost
-$253.22
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$29.64
match offer
-$297.91
Match offer toward project cost
-$253.22
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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