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Ms. Hernandez from Lynwood, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Young Minds: Donate Board Games to Enrich Our Classroom

Help me give my students destress during free time. I found myself not knowing what to do during rainy day schedule and I do not have many games for the students to take a brain break.

  • 2 donors
  • $243 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

Donating board games to my 5th grade class would provide valuable educational and social benefits to students who may not have access to these resources at home. Board games can foster teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking while offering a fun, interactive way to enhance learning outside of traditional textbooks. They also help students develop important life skills like patience, strategy, and communication, all in a positive and engaging environment.

By donating board games, you would be giving these students an opportunity to enjoy educational experiences they might not otherwise have, enriching their school experience and supporting their overall growth.

Your generosity would not only provide entertainment, but also help build their confidence, creativity, and social bonds.

Ms. Hernandez Janie P Abbott Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Lynwood, CA 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

27 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hasbro Operation Game • Kaplan Early Learning Company $32.36 1 $32.36
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toys for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Toys Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toys 40PCS • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Hasbro Sorry! Board Game - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $17.69 1 $17.69
Hasbro Gaming Guess Who? People & Pets Board Game Edition | The Original Guessing Game | Easter Gifts for Girls & Boys | Ages 6+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $16.39 1 $16.39
LEGO - Sunflowers Building Toy Set 40524 • Best Buy Education $14.99 1 $14.99
UNO Play with Pride Card Game (inclusive board game) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $13.00 1 $13.00
Hasbro Gaming Candy Land Kingdom Of Sweet Adventures Board Game For Kids, Easter Gifts for Boys & Girls, 3+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
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 $9.97 1 $9.97
Hasbro Gaming Trouble Board Game for Kids Ages 5 and Up 2-4 Players (Packaging may vary) • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98
zeyce Tic Tac Toe Board Game,Tic Tac Toe Family Game, Classic Board Game, Classical Family Board Game,Children's Tic Tac Toe Game, Plastic tic tac Toe Game, Board Size 15 X 15 cm • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$157.35

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.77

Sales tax

 $14.40

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.36

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$205.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.33

Total project goal

$242.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $242.21

1 Donor

-$121.10

Donations toward project cost

-$102.94

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.16

match offer

-$121.11

Match offer toward project cost

-$102.94

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.17

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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