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Ms. Shelly from Grundy, VA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Break Time Shouldn't Be Boring!

Help me give my students board games for fun, cold, and rainy days!

  • $285 goal

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My Students

Help me build my classroom board game closet. Board games provide hands-on, active, and fun time that allows them to think outside the box to find solutions! They come to school each day ready to try new things and take brave chances in order to grow both personally and academically. Truly, my students are my inspiration!

I teach at a Title 1 public school in the Appalachian Mountains with a very high poverty level.

100% of our student receive free lunches.

Due to water damage, I lost several board games that were donated to me by retired teachers, friends, family, etc.

My Project

The board games I am requesting for my students will be used and loved in many ways for years to come. Living in Southwest Virginia has many pros, but one of the cons is, oftentimes, rain and very cold weather prevent us from enjoying break time outdoors. During winter months, it is common for our students to be stuck inside for weeks because of below-freezing temperatures. I see this as a learning opportunity for students to increase student's brain development, boost critical thinking, and help them work together collaboratively.

The board games I am requesting include many classics and new games.

Also, I have requested a prize drop board game because it will be extremely useful during school festival functions and for weekly rewards.

Thank you for supporting my project and helping my students experience the fun that can happen when playing board games, even if the weather is bad!

Ms. Shelly Riverview Elementary Middle School Grades 3-5

More about Ms. Shelly

Grundy, VA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

50 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
WinSpin 41"x25" Prize Drop Board Game with 12 Playing Pucks Carnival Party • Amazon Business $59.95 1 $59.95
Googly Eyes Game — Family Drawing Game with Crazy, Vision-Altering Glasses • Amazon Business $15.00 1 $15.00
Simon Game • Amazon Business $14.91 1 $14.91
Clue Junior Game • Amazon Business $12.00 1 $12.00
Hasbro Gaming The Game of Life Junior Game • Amazon Business $11.97 1 $11.97
Bop-It! Board Game • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89
Blokus Strategy Game • Amazon Business $11.47 1 $11.47
Mattel Games Apples to Apples Junior - The Game of Crazy Comparisons (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $11.40 1 $11.40
Pictionary Board Game • Amazon Business $10.52 1 $10.52
Battleship Game • Amazon Business $10.49 1 $10.49
Hasbro Guess Who? Classic Game • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97
Tic Tac Toe Wood Coffee Tables Family Games to Play and a Classic Game Home Decor for Living Room Rustic Table Decor and Use as Game Top Wood Guest Room Decor Strategy Board Games for Families • Amazon Business $9.50 1 $9.50
PlayMonster Yeti in My Spaghetti • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19
Hasbro Connect 4 Game • Amazon Business $6.89 1 $6.89
Trouble Game • Amazon Business $5.19 1 $5.19

Materials cost

$208.34

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$241.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$42.61

Total project goal

$284.08

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $284.08

2 Donors

-$284.08

Donations toward project cost

-$241.47

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.61

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 $0.00

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