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Mr. Curless from Tulsa, OK is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mr. Curless's classroom raised $310

Ready, Set, Backgammon!

Help me give my students a Backgammon Club where they can learn strategy, challenge one another, and have fun together.

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Mr. Curless East Central Middle School
Tulsa, OK Grades 6-8

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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

My students work hard throughout the school day, but they also need opportunities to spend time together, learn something new, and simply enjoy being part of a group. I want to create an after-school Backgammon Club where students can learn a classic game that is easy to begin playing but offers plenty of room to develop strategy as they gain experience.

This project will provide five backgammon boards and dice trays so students can sit across from one another and play together.

As they learn the game, students will practice thinking ahead, making decisions, recognizing risks and opportunities, and adjusting their plans based on each roll of the dice. They will also learn how to compete respectfully, handle both winning and losing, and help newer players learn the game.

Most importantly, I want this club to give students another place where they can belong. Not every student is looking for an athletic team or a traditional school activity. Backgammon Club will give students a different kind of after-school opportunity where they can make friends, challenge one another, laugh, compete, and discover a game they may continue playing long after they leave my classroom.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

HBCU Alum 130 students impacted 2 donors
Mr. Curless East Central Middle School Grades 6-8

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Tulsa, OK 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

HBCU Alum 130 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
AMEROUS Backgammon Set, 15 Inches Classic Board Game with Leather Case, Folding Board, Gift Package, Portable Travel Strategy Backgammon Game Set for Adults, Kids (Medium, Brown) • Amazon Business $38.97 5 $194.85
SIQUK 6 Pieces Dice Tray PU Leather Dice Rolling Tray Folding Square Holder for Dice Games, 6 Colors • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99

Materials cost

$212.84

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $17.35

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.19

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$263.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.48

Total project goal

$309.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $309.86

2 Donors

-$309.86

Donations toward project cost

-$263.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.48

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 $0.00

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