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Ms. Kubik from Chicago, IL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Leveling Up Learning!

Help me give my students a Nintendo Switch with games, a case, and controller, to boost student engagement, motivation, and collaboration through interactive and cooperative gameplay.

  • $704 goal

This project expired on September 21, 2025.

This project expired on September 21, 2025.

My Project

Integrating a Nintendo Switch into the classroom offers various educational benefits, enhancing student engagement and fostering skills like critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving. Multiplayer games encourage teamwork, communication, and social interaction, while individual games promote cognitive development, such as memory and logic. The Switch can support learning in subjects like math, literacy, and STEM, providing a versatile tool for education. It also teaches responsible digital use and technological skills. With proper guidelines, the Switch offers enjoyable breaks, contributing to students' well-being, motivation, and overall enthusiasm for learning. It can also create a dynamic classroom environment that encourages active participation.

Ms. Kubik Taft High School Grades 9-12

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

150 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nintendo - Switch with Neon Blue and Neon Red Joy-Con - Multi • Best Buy Education $299.99 1 $299.99
Joy-Con (L/R) Wireless Controllers for Nintendo Switch - Neon Pink/Neon Green • Best Buy Education $79.99 1 $79.99
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Nintendo Switch OLED Model Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch Lite • Best Buy Education $59.99 1 $59.99
Super Mario Party Jamboree - Nintendo Switch OLED Model Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch Lite • Best Buy Education $59.99 1 $59.99
RDS Industries - Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch OLED Model Game Traveler Deluxe System Case - Black • Best Buy Education $29.99 1 $29.99
Carnival Games Nintendo Switch • Best Buy Education $19.99 1 $19.99
Decorably 12 Black History Posters for Classroom High School, 11x14in Matte-Laminated Black History Month Posters for Classroom • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$559.93

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$598.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$105.59

Total project goal

$703.92

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