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Ms. McKinley from Des Moines, IA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Confidence With Games

Help me give my students games to help build students confidence when working with others.

  • 5 donors
  • $224 still needed

expires May 13

  • 5 donors
  • $224 still needed
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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

Coming back from the pandemic students struggle to communicate with their peers and work in teams/groups. Our students now more than ever need the use of games to help build these skills.

These games will be shared amongst all teachers to help students build upon communication skills, build confidence, and create a sense of community in the classroom.

After spending almost 2 years in a class of isolation without the use of socialization amongst their peers myself and fellow teachers are in need of these games to help fix what was lost.

Ms. McKinley Goodrell Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Des Moines, IA 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

500 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Trekking The World (2nd Edition) - The Award-Winning Family Board Game | Great for Kids Ages 10 and Up | Easy to Learn | Designed for Globetrotters by Underdog Games • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Trekking The National Parks (3rd Edition) - The Award-Winning Family Board Game | Great for Kids Ages 10 and Up | Easy to Learn | Designed for National Park Lovers by Underdog Games • Amazon Business $49.95 1 $49.95
Sagrada Board Game | Family Game for Kids and Adults | Dice Drafting and Placement Strategy Game | Ages 10+ | 1 to 4 Players | by Floodgate Games • Amazon Business $39.70 1 $39.70
AEG & Flatout Games | Calico - Award Winning Board Game for the Whole Family | From the Creators of Cascadia | Easy to Learn | Quick to Play | Make Quilts and Attract Cats! | Ages 10 and up • Amazon Business $39.00 1 $39.00
Ransom Notes - The Ridiculous Word Magnet Party Game, 3+ Players • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Azul Board Game - Strategic Tile-Placement Game for Family Fun, Great Game for Kids and Adults, Ages 8+, 2-4 Players, 30-45 Minute Playtime, Made by Plan B Games • Amazon Business $31.97 1 $31.97
Scorpion Masqué Sky Team | Cooperative Dice Game for 2 Players | Ages 14+ | 20 Minutes • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Ticket to Ride Board Game - A Cross-Country Train Adventure for Friends and Family! Strategy Game for Kids & Adults, Ages 8+, 2-5 Players, 30-60 Minute Playtime, Made by Days of Wonder • Amazon Business $25.00 1 $25.00
One Night Ultimate Werewolf – Fun Party Game for Kids & Adults | Engaging Social Deduction | Fast-Paced Gameplay | Hidden Roles & Bluffing • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Brass Monkey How to Get Away from Murder - Social Party Game with 300+ Game Card Prompts for Escaping Murder Scenarios • Amazon Business $20.00 1 $20.00

Materials cost

$343.58

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $23.54

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$402.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$70.99

Total project goal

$473.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $473.26

5 Donors

-$250.00

Donations toward project cost

-$212.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.50

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 $223.26

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