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Ms. Scalzetti from Woodhaven, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Chess! Checkmate and Beyond

Help me give my students chess boards in order to learn the game.

  • $359 goal

This project expired on May 2, 2025.

This project expired on May 2, 2025.

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My Project

My school has graciously allowed me to begin a chess program at the school. I will be pulling kids from fifth grade during their lunch period and teaching them the game of chess. I've been playing for years and can't wait for the children to learn.

Chess has been proven to sharpen the mind's of children, especially their strategizing and critical thinking skills.

Planning ahead, thinking of your opponent's moves, all make chess a game of skill and thinking. And it's fun too! What a great way to reach children.

We have been using our devices in order to play, but I think the kid's would really enjoy playing the game the "old-fashioned" way, complete with board and movable pieces. They expressed this to me directly saying the computer is okay, but they would prefer to look at a real board. Please help us develop this program for years to come.

Ms. Scalzetti PS 97 Forest Park Grades 3-5

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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Woodhaven, NY 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

15 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Roman chess set - Vinyl CHESS BOARD BLACK / WHITE- Size 17,3" + Roman chess pieces 3,75" BLACK / WHITE • Amazon Business $33.90 7 $237.30
Chess For Kids: My First Book To Learn How To Play and Win: Rules, Strategies and Tactics. How To Play Chess in a Simple and Fun Way. From Begginner to Champion Guide • Amazon Business $8.90 1 $8.90
How to Beat Your Dad at Chess (Chess for Kids) • Amazon Business $8.54 1 $8.54
Chess Tactics for Kids • Amazon Business $8.19 1 $8.19
How to Play Chess for Kids: Simple Strategies to Win • Amazon Business $7.43 1 $7.43

Materials cost

$270.36

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$304.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$53.72

Total project goal

$358.14

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