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Ms. Garvin from College Park, GA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Indoor Recess: It's Your Turn

Help me give my students new board games for the classroom to promote brain breaks and socialization among students.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Garvin's classroom raised $192

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My Project

Many students today are well-versed in video games and using electronic devices to play apps, but they may lack familiarity with classic board games. Introducing these games can help students develop important social skills and foster a healthy competitive spirit. Board games provide quality time with peers, enhancing communication and learning within the classroom. They teach valuable lessons in following instructions, resilience in the face of failure, healthy competition, and understanding different perspectives.

By playing board games, students can significantly improve their communication skills, making them a valuable resource in educational settings.

Engaging with these games not only helps children learn to follow rules but also enhances their strategic thinking and appreciation for competition. Board games create an environment where students can embrace failure, learn from it, and grow. Overall, they offer a fun and interactive way for students to enhance their skills while enjoying the camaraderie of gameplay.

Project tagged as

College Park, GA
Grades 3-5
Social Emotional Learning
Traditional School
Educational Kits & Games
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Garvin Feldwood Elementary School Grades 3-5

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 will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

College Park, GA 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

28 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Hasbro Gaming The Game of Life: Super Mario Edition Board Game for Kids Ages 8 and Up, Play Minigames, Collect Stars, Battle Bowser • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99

Mattel Uno Original and Uno Flip Card Games, Combo Pack of 2 • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98

Mattel Games Pictionary Board Game, Drawing Game for Kids, Adults and Game Night, Unique Catch-All Category for 2 Teams (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $18.40 1 $18.40

Hasbro Monopoly Deal Card Game • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99

Hasbro Gaming Clue Board Game for Kids Ages 8 and Up, Reimagined Clue Game for 2-6 Players, Mystery Games, Detective Games, Family Games for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $16.98 1 $16.98

Hasbro Gaming Monopoly Junior Board Game, Ages 5 and up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $15.82 1 $15.82

Spoons in a Case, Spoons Game, Family Games for Kids and Adults, Travel Game, Fun Games for Family Game Night, Card Games for Kids, Board Games for Kids 8-12, Kids Games Ages 8-12, Games for Adults • Amazon Business $9.20 1 $9.20

Materials cost			$122.36
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$8.44
3rd party payment processing fee			$1.84
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$162.64
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$28.70
Total project goal			$191.34
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$191.34
1 Donor			-$95.67
Donations toward project cost			-$81.32
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$14.35
match offer			-$95.67
Match offer toward project cost			-$81.32
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$14.35
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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