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Ms. Pucher from Chicago Ridge, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Spark Joy Indoors: Fun Recess Games Need Your Support!

Help me give my students various board games that will lead to indoor recess fun!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Pucher's classroom raised $158

This project is fully funded

My Project

Board games offer invaluable benefits to students beyond mere entertainment. They foster critical thinking, strategic planning, and decision-making skills. Through gameplay, students learn cooperation, teamwork, and sportsmanship, essential for social development. Board games also enhance communication skills, as players must articulate their strategies and negotiate with others. Moreover, these games promote creativity and imagination, allowing students to explore new concepts and ideas in a relaxed, non-academic setting. Additionally, board games can improve concentration and focus, as players must pay attention to rules, their opponents' moves, and their own strategies. Overall, board games provide a holistic learning experience that complements traditional educational methods.

Ms. Pucher Ridge Lawn 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.

Chicago Ridge, IL 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

24 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pressman Chess Board Game Pack of 3 (PRE112412-3) • Staples $22.81 1 $22.81
Hasbro Gaming Simon Handheld Electronic Memory Game With Lights and Sounds for Kids Ages 8 and Up • Amazon Business $19.68 1 $19.68
Nicecho Shut The Box Dice Game,2-4 Player Family Wooden Board Table Math Games for Adults and Kids, 8 Dices Classics Tabletop Version Games for Classroom,Home,Party or Pub • Amazon Business $18.98 1 $18.98
Hasbro Gaming Guess Who? Original,Easy to Load Frame,Double-Sided Character Sheet,2 Player Board Games for Kids,Guessing Games for Families,Ages 6 and Up • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
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 $9.99 1 $9.99
Hasbro Gaming Trouble Board Game for Kids Ages 5 and Up 2-4 Players (Packaging may vary) • Amazon Business $8.63 1 $8.63
T'PUPU Tetra Balance Tower Stacking Toys,Board Games for Kids & Adults,Balance Game Building Blocks,Perfect for Family Games, Parties, Travel • Amazon Business $5.55 1 $5.55

Materials cost

$102.63

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$134.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$23.68

Total project goal

$157.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$157.85

3 Donors

-$116.23

Donations toward project cost

-$106.45

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.78

match offer

-$32.62

Match offer toward project cost

-$27.73

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$4.89

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$9.01

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$0.00

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