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Ms. Foltz from Verona, WI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Game On! Critical Thinking With Board Games

Help me give my students board games to enhance their skills in strategy, critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.

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My Project

I am asking for your support to provide board games to our advanced learning and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) students.

These board games serve as powerful tools to foster critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, effective learning approaches, enhanced academic performance, preparation for future challenges, encouragement of creativity, and promotion of collaboration and communication.

Engaging in strategic board games fosters critical thinking skills vital for advanced learning. Players plan, analyze options, and make decisions, enhancing their critical thinking abilities.

Strategy games require players to solve complex problems by breaking them into manageable parts. Through gameplay, advanced learners refine their problem-solving skills, preparing for more challenging academic tasks.

Learning strategy equips students with effective learning approaches. They systematically approach tasks, identify patterns, and apply suitable methods, improving academic performance.

Understanding strategy aids academic excellence. Applying strategic thinking to subjects like mathematics and science enables students to grasp advanced concepts and excel in assessments.

Early development of strategic thinking prepares students for future challenges. It cultivates habits of planning, adaptability, and perseverance essential in higher education and professional settings.

Strategy games inspire creativity and innovative problem-solving. Engaging with these games encourages students to think creatively and explore various approaches to goal achievement.

Many strategy games promote teamwork and communication. Through strategic activities, students learn to collaborate, share ideas, and express thoughts clearly, crucial for success in advanced learning environments.

Your generous support for this project will not only provide our students with enjoyable and educational resources but also empower them with valuable skills that will benefit them throughout their academic journey and beyond. Thank you for considering our project.

Ms. Foltz West Middleton Elementary School Grades 3-5

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Verona, WI View local requests 100 students impacted 12donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mattel Games Blokus XL Board Games for Family Night, Brain Games for 2 to 4 Players, Oversized Board and Pieces (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $25.64 4 $102.56
Pressman Wooden Mancala the Game of Collecting Gemstones - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $18.74 4 $74.96
lewabov Gobblet Gobblers Game,New Tic Tac Toe Game, Board Game,Indoor and Outdoor Toys,Family Games,Party Favors for Kids 4-8, and New Year's Gift! • Amazon Business $14.93 5 $74.65
Proof! Math Game - The Fast Paced Game of Mental Math Magic - Teachers’ Choice Award Winning Educational Game, Ages 9+ • Amazon Business $17.98 4 $71.92
TENZI BUILDZI The Fast Stacking Building Block Game for The Whole Family - 2 to 4 Players Ages 6 to 96 - Plus Fun Party Games for up to 8 Players • Amazon Business $26.95 2 $53.90
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 $8.49 6 $50.94
SET Enterprises SET - The Family Card Game of Visual Perception - Race to Find The Matches, For Ages 8+,81 Cards, Rules included • Amazon Business $10.39 4 $41.56

Materials cost

$470.49

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.50

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$515.05

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$90.89

Total project goal

$605.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $605.94

12 Donors

-$603.29

Donations toward project cost

-$515.05

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$88.24

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.65

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