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Mrs. B. #KGLRC from Lockport IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Noah's Chess Garden Project

Help me give my students an outdoor giant chess set in memory of Noah. "Noah" means both "rest" and "motion" and beautifully describes the strategic game area we will create to keep his passion alive in District 91.

  • 31 donors
  • $2,097 goal

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My Project

Numerous studies have shown that the game of chess improves memory function, increases problem solving skills and creativity -- and simultaneously exercises both sides of the brain. Anyone can learn to play chess. The Noah's Chess Garden Project is designed to help Kelvin Grove provide a large-scale meaningful memoriam for one of our students -- while allowing current and future students (and community members) to have a unique experience learning the game of chess.

"Noah" means both "rest" and "motion" and beautifully describes the strategic outdoor chess game area we wish to create to honor Noah's passion for this game.

Noah is a former student who passed away in a sudden and tragic accident. He was instrumental in founding a formal Chess Club, among many other contributions.

To illuminate his legacy, students and faculty will have access to this portable giant chess set in an outdoor setting -- and inside the LRC MakerSpace during inclement weather. Since the set itself is portable, it can also be

utilized during special school incentives and events from Field Days to Conferences, and so much more. Noah's Garden will provide a venue for a wide variety of learners to enjoy the game of chess, and Noah's love for the game will be shared.

Mrs. B. #KGLRC
Grades 6-8

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
DOM Giant Chess Game • School Specialty $1,044.44 1 $1,044.44
Deco 79 Aluminum Chess Game Set with Storage Compartment, 15" x 16" x 2", Black • Amazon Business $99.28 3 $297.84
Sunnyglade 9Ft Patio Umbrella Outdoor Table Umbrella with 8 Sturdy Ribs (Dark Green) • Amazon Business $52.98 3 $158.94
DOM Giant Vinyl Mat for Chess or Checkers • School Specialty $111.22 1 $111.22

Materials cost

$1,612.44

Vendor shipping charges

 $115.57

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$24.19

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,782.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$314.51

Total project goal

$2,096.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,096.71

31 Donors

-$2,074.65

Donations toward project cost

-$1,782.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$292.45

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$22.06

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