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Ms. Gomez from Chicago, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Enhancing Collaborative Play and Sportsmanship Through Board Games

Help me give my students board games to increase their social and emotional development while fostering a positive and engaging learning environment.

  • $343 goal

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Help Ms. Gomez

Ms. Gomez has another project! Donate to Clean & Fresh: Essential Supplies for a Healthy Classroom to help her classroom.

$527 - complete this project and be a hero

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

In our diverse and dynamic learning community, we strive not only to provide academic excellence but also to nurture well-rounded individuals with strong social skills and emotional intelligence. As we all know, play is a crucial aspect of a child's development, and it is during these interactions that children learn valuable life lessons. Therefore, I am excited to propose a project that aims to enhance collaborative play, teach sportsmanship, instill grace in defeat, and promote engagement on days when outdoor activities are limited due to inclement weather.

Board games provide a wonderful opportunity for students to collaborate, communicate, and work as a team.

Through these interactions, my students will learn the importance of teamwork and cooperation.

Winning and losing are integral parts of life, and it is essential to equip our students with the ability to handle both outcomes with grace and humility. Board games offer a safe and supportive environment to experience these emotions and learn valuable sportsmanship skills. By engaging in board games, my students will learn how to cope with challenges and setbacks, developing emotional resilience that will benefit them in various aspects of their lives.

Adverse weather conditions often restrict outdoor play, leading to restlessness and decreased focus among students. Introducing board games as an alternative will ensure that students remain engaged and continue their learning journey with enthusiasm.

I am sincerely grateful for any contribution you can make to this project. Your support will have a lasting impact on my students' lives, helping them develop crucial social and emotional skills while fostering a positive and engaging learning environment.

Ms. Gomez Jordan Community School 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.

More about Ms. Gomez

Chicago, IL 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

30 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Telestrations Original 8-Player | Family Board Game | A Fun Family Game for Kids and Adults | Family Game Night Just Got Better | The Telephone Game Sketched Out | Ages 12+ • Amazon Business $31.68 1 $31.68
Huaker Kids Building STEM Toys,125 Pcs Educational Construction Engineering Building Blocks Kit for Ages 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Year Old Boys and Girls,Best Gift for Kids Creative Games & Fun Activity • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
ThinkFun Gravity Maze Marble Run Brain Game and STEM Toy for Boys and Girls Age 8 and Up: Toy of the Year Award Winner • Amazon Business $29.59 1 $29.59
Catan Board Game (Base Game) | Family Board Game | Board Game for Adults and Family | Adventure Board Game | Ages 10+ | for 3 to 4 Players | Average Playtime 60 Minutes | Made by Catan Studio • Amazon Business $29.24 1 $29.24
CGE Czech Games Edition Codenames: Pictures Party Board Game • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Exploding Kittens Party Pack Card Game | Fun Russian Roulette Family Game | For Adults, Teens & Kids (Ages 7+) | 2-10 Players | 15 Minutes of Play • Amazon Business $21.21 1 $21.21
Monopoly Junior Super Mario Edition Board Game, Fun Kids' Ages 5 and Up, Explore The Mushroom Kingdom as Mario, Peach, Yoshi, or Luigi (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $20.73 1 $20.73
Taco vs Burrito - Created by a 7 Year Old - The Wildly Popular Surprisingly Strategic Family Friendly Card Game- Perfect for Boys, Girls, Kids, Families and Adults Who Love Card Games and Board Games • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Head’s Up Party Game 4th Edition, Word Guessing Board Game for Kids and Families Ages 8 and up • Amazon Business $19.90 1 $19.90
Trouble: Bluey Edition Board/Fun Game for Kids Ages 5 and Up, Game for 2-4 Players, Race Bluey, Bingo, Bandit, or Chilli to The Finish (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $16.79 1 $16.79
Spot It! Classic Card Game | Game for Kids | Age 6+ | 2 to 8 Players | Average Playtime 15 Minutes | Purple and Yellow Packaging | Made by Zygomatic • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$257.10

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$290.96

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$51.35

Total project goal

$342.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$342.31

4 Donors

-$297.91

Donations toward project cost

-$256.97

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.94

Matching donations from our partners

-$40.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$34.00

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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$0.00

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