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Ms. Rodrigues from Long Branch NJ is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Put the Phone Down and Play!

Help me give my students classic board games that promote SEL and critical thinking.

  • 1 donor
  • $276 still needed

expires May 31

  • 1 donor
  • $276 still needed
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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 am asking for new board games for my classroom. At this time, state testing is about to start and my goal is to give my students a creative outlet for when they are finished testing. State testing is virtual which can be draining. My goal is to give my students an opportunity to step away from their computer and cell phone screens and engage in a new activity.

There are so many benefits to playing games.

To start, board games promote SEL and inclusiveness by reducing stress and giving students an opportunity to practice social skills. Board games enhance critical thinking skills, memory, and attention span. Board games also promote life skills such as taking turns, using fine motor skills, and time management.

My students are part of a new generation that spend a lot of time behind a screen. This project will give them an opportunity to try something new, talk to someone new, and think creatively.

Ms. Rodrigues
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hasbro Gaming The Game of Life Game, Family Board Game for 2-4 Players, Indoor Game for Kids Ages 8 and Up, Pegs Come in 6 Colors • Amazon Business $14.97 2 $29.94
Mattel Games Blokus XL Strategy Board Game, Family Game for Kids & Adults with Colorful Oversized Pieces & Just One Rule (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $25.78 1 $25.78
ThinkFun Rush Hour Traffic Jam Brain Game and STEM Toy for Boys and Girls Age 8 and Up – Tons of Fun With Over 20 Awards Won, International seller for Over 20 Years • Amazon Business $20.57 1 $20.57
Pressman Toy Board Game - The Original Rummikub (PRE040006) • Staples $18.15 1 $18.15
Pressman PRE-3018-06J Mastermind Strategy Game of Codemaker vs. Codebreaker, 5", Multi-colored • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Hasbro Gaming Clue Junior Board Game for Kids Ages 5 and Up, Case of The Broken Toy, Classic Mystery Game for 2-6 Players • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Pressman Toy Chess Board Game • School Specialty $17.24 1 $17.24
Hasbro Gaming Battleship With Planes Strategy Board Game for Ages 7 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Bananagrams My First : Multi-Award Winning Kids Spelling Board Game For Ages 4+ • Amazon Business $14.91 1 $14.91
Mattel Games UNO Card Game for Family Night, Travel Game & Gift for Kids in a Collectible Storage Tin for 2-10 Players (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $10.85 1 $10.85
Pressman Toy Double Nine Dominoes, Wood, Black • School Specialty $9.52 1 $9.52
Hasbro Gaming Trouble Board Game for Kids Ages 5 and Up 2-4 Players (Packaging may vary) • Amazon Business $8.63 1 $8.63
Rubik's Cube, The Original 3x3 Cube 3D Puzzle Fidget Cube Stress Relief Fidget Toy Brain Teasers Travel Games, Easter Basket Stuffers, for Adults and Kids Ages 8+ • Amazon Business $8.50 1 $8.50
Hasbro Gaming Connect 4 Classic Grid,4 in a Row Game,Strategy Board Games for Kids,2 Player .for Family and Kids,Ages 6 and Up • Amazon Business $6.66 1 $6.66

Materials cost

$223.72

Vendor shipping charges

$2.68

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.36

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$259.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.84

Total project goal

$305.60

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$305.60

1 Donor

-$30.00

Donations toward project cost

-$25.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$4.50

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$275.60

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