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Ms. Ventura from Makawao, HI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Level Up Learning with Board Games

Help me give my students the gift of engaging and collaborative learning through play.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ventura's classroom raised $294

This project is fully funded

My Project

My advisory students are a wonderfully diverse group of curious and energetic learners. They are special because they don't give up easily and they care about each other. They are curious and like to learn when it's fun, and that makes me happy.

I want my students to like learning in advisory more and work better together.

I also want to teach them in different ways so everyone can learn easily and feel okay to try new things and learn by playing.

Chess will help them think carefully and plan. Scrabble and Boggle will make their word skills better in a fun way. Even Tic-Tac-Toe can teach them how to think ahead. These easy games will help everyone learn to think and use words well.

Ms. Ventura King Kekaulike High School Grades 9-12

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.

Makawao, HI View local requests

More than half 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

25 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hasbro Gaming Scrabble Deluxe Edition Letter Tiles Word Game | Rotating Board and Carrying Case | Ages 8+ | 2-4 Players | Classic Family Travel Games • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
ASNEY Upgraded Magnetic Chess Set, 15" Tournament Staunton Wooden Chess Board Game Set with Magnets, Crafted Chesspiece ans Storage Slots for Kids Adult, Includes Extra Queens • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Hasbro Boggle Classic Game, Word Strategy Game - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $23.99 1 $23.99
Juegoal 20" Portable Chess & Checkers Set, 2 in 1 Travel Board Games for Kids and Adults, Folding Roll up Chess Game Sets, Extra 26 Checker Pieces, Tournament Thick Mousepad Mat with Storage Bag • Amazon Business $22.60 1 $22.60
3-in-1 Vintage Giant Checkers, Tic, Tac, Toe, with Reversible Mat, 24 Chips, Family Board Game, Lawn Game, BBQ Party Favor, Indoor and Outdoor Activity for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Wholesale Chess Basic Digital Chess Clock & Game Timer with Bonus and Delay • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Sooez 20 Pack Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags, A4 Letter Size, Zipper Bags with Label Pocket, Waterproof Zipper Pouches for Classroom Organization, Board Game Storage, Document Bag for Office School Supplies • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98
Spin Master Games, Upwords, The Stackable Word Game: 2023 Edition, Includes Rotating Board & Letter Tiles, Classic Crossword Activity for Kids & Family, 3-6 Players, for Ages 8+ • Amazon Business $14.48 1 $14.48
Regal Games Mancala Board Game - Fun Classic Table Game with Wooden Board for Adults & Kids - 48 Glass Mancala Beads & 2 Player Games - Ideal for Family Game Night, Travel (Ages 8+) • Amazon Business $12.73 1 $12.73

Materials cost

$203.70

Vendor shipping charges

$3.60

Sales tax

$8.96

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$249.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.00

Total project goal

$293.32

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$293.32

2 Donors

-$176.53

Donations toward project cost

-$166.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.33

match offer

-$97.78

Match offer toward project cost

-$83.11

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.67

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$19.00

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$0.00

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