Play, Connect, Succeed: Teamwork Through Board Games!
Help me give my students access to engaging board games that foster teamwork, critical thinking, and creativity, enhancing their learning and social skills.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Cuevas's classroom raised $182
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Project
I’m incredibly proud of my students, who are a diverse, hardworking group with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Despite the challenges they face, they consistently demonstrate resilience, creativity, and a deep commitment to their education. They are the kind of students who thrive when given the right tools to collaborate and learn in new ways.
This project focuses on providing board games for the library that encourage teamwork, communication, and critical thinking—skills essential for academic and social success.
These games will not only enhance students’ problem-solving, strategizing, and cooperation abilities, but they will also offer a unique opportunity for students who normally wouldn't interact with each other to find common ground. Many students who are shy or reserved have already started building connections over shared gameplay, creating friendships that might not have happened otherwise. The library has become a space where students can engage with each other, share ideas, and practice social skills in a relaxed, fun environment.
Our goal is for these games to continue helping students break down barriers, build stronger relationships, and develop essential skills that will support them both in and outside the classroom. By creating a space where they can connect, communicate, and learn through play, we are fostering a sense of community that is vital to their overall development.
What makes my students special is their drive to succeed, their unique perspectives, and their ability to embrace new opportunities with open minds. With the right resources, they can flourish in a collaborative and supportive learning environment, and this project will provide them with just that.
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
Mattel Games Pictionary Board Game, Drawing Game for Kids, Adults, Families & Game Night, Unique Catch-All Category for 2 Teams (Amazon Exclusive)
• Amazon Business
$19.00
1
$19.00
Pressman Wooden Mancala the Game of Collecting Gemstones - Elementary-Middle School - Kids
• School Specialty
$18.74
1
$18.74
Battleship Classic Board Game, Strategy Game for Kids Ages 7 and Up, Fun for 2 Players
• Amazon Business
$16.84
1
$16.84
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
$14.99
1
$14.99
Mattel Games UNO Show ‘em No Mercy Card Game in Storage & Travel Tin for Kids, Adults & Family Night with Extra Cards, Special Rules & Tougher Penalties (Amazon Exclusive)
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
UNO Play with Pride Card Game (inclusive board game)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$13.00
1
$13.00
Hasbro Gaming Candy Land Kingdom Of Sweet Adventures Board Game For Kids, Easter Gifts for Boys & Girls, 3+ (Amazon Exclusive)
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
Materials cost
$110.55
Vendor shipping charges
$1.87
Sales tax
$10.12
3rd party payment processing fee
$1.66
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$154.20
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$27.21
Total project goal
$181.41
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$181.41
1 Donor
-$181.41
Donations toward project cost
-$154.20
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.
As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Cuevas and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
