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

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Socioplay Unleashed: Elevating Social Skills through Interactive Learning

Help me give my students collaborative board games, headphones, LEGO sets, and a tablet—tools vital for nurturing students' social skills. Your support creates an interactive learning environment, fostering teamwork, communication, and valuable interpersonal connections.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Baldaino's classroom raised $735

This project is fully funded

My Project

The requested resources will be strategically utilized to address the unique challenges posed by COVID-19. Board games will be integrated into group activities, encouraging cooperative problem-solving and enhancing social interactions. Collaborative headphones will facilitate virtual discussions and group projects, fostering communication skills in an online learning environment. LEGO sets will serve as tools for creative expression and collaborative building projects, promoting teamwork and imaginative thinking. The tablet will be employed for virtual learning platforms, educational apps, and video conferences, ensuring seamless access to academic resources and maintaining vital connections between students and educators. Together, these items will create a multifaceted approach to address both academic and social-emotional needs in the face of the pandemic.

Ms. Baldaino Ala Wai Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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

20 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Amazon - Echo Show 15 15.6 inch Smart Display with Alexa and Fire TV - Black • Best Buy Education $199.99 1 $199.99
AILIHEN Kids Headphones Bulk 10-Pack for School Classroom K-12, On-Ear Wired Headsets with Microphone & 85dB Volume Limited & Sharing, 3.5mm Jack for Chromebook, Computer, Laptop (Multicolor) • Amazon Business $74.68 2 $149.36
Pointyard Giant Wooden 4 in a Row Toy, Outdoor Game for Family Fun, Yard Game for Adults and Kids, Toys with 42 Pcs Chips & Durable Carrying Bag, Halloween Party Game Gifts for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $53.18 1 $53.18
LEGO Minecraft The Bee Farm 21165 Minecraft Building Action Toy with a Beekeeper, Plus Cool Bee and Sheep Figures, New 2021 (238 Pieces),Multicolor • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
LEGO - Minecraft The Turtle Beach House Construction Toy 21254 • Best Buy Education $26.99 1 $26.99
LEGO - Minecraft The Axolotl House 21247 • Best Buy Education $26.99 1 $26.99
Hasbro Sorry! Board Game - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $17.69 1 $17.69
Lewo Wooden Stacking Board Games Building Blocks for Kids Boys Girls- 48 Pieces • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Hasbro Yahtzee Dice Game - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $12.97 1 $12.97
Mexican Train Dominoes Set Tile Board Game in Aluminum Carry Case Games with Colorful Trains for Family Game Night, for Adults and Kids Ages 8 and Up • Amazon Business $12.39 1 $12.39
Wood Domino Racks, Set of 4 Trays for Mexican Train and Other Dominoes Games, for Families and Kids Ages 8 and up • Amazon Business $8.97 1 $8.97

Materials cost

$556.51

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.60

Sales tax

 $24.49

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$623.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$110.11

Total project goal

$734.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $734.06

1 Donor

-$734.06

Donations toward project cost

-$623.95

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$110.11

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