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Mrs. Martin from San Ramon, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let the Games Begin!

Help me give my students a chance to connect with each other through games!

  • $276 goal

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My Students

As the teacher-librarian, I consider the entire student body to be my students! One word to describe our school library is dynamic. This is because the library is used not only to promote literacy, but the space may be used for students who are writers one period and scientists the next! The students here range between 11-14 years old, the perfect age to hone in on foundational skills, such as organization and studying, and build a strong foundation to become a lifelong reader. In preparation for high school, many of our students are exploring their interests through our selection of electives, getting the extra help they need from teachers during our weekly tutorial periods, checking out books on a regular basis, and engaging in our local community's extracurricular activities.

To support the vision of our school, our library is about learning and exploration.

Students see the library as the hub of our school, a place where everyone belongs! The library is a safe place for all students, so my goal is to maintain the integrity of our space, while also showing students that the library also functions as another classroom on our campus.

My Project

After months of remote learning, students are back on campus and re-learning what it looks like to attend school in person. With fewer opportunities to interact with peers over the past year, one of the challenges students may face is re-adjusting to socializing with other students. One of the most common times for socialization in the day is lunchtime. With the library being open to all students at lunchtime, it is my hope to support students by fostering connections!

I would like to provide students in the library with board games and card games that will allow them to socialize and connect with other students in a fun, yet low-stakes experience.

Playing games encourages students to connect with peers they may not typically interact with, and the conversations that spark from playing a game together can lead to positive social connections between students. This can make a world of difference for students during this time!

Mrs. Martin Iron Horse Middle School Grades 6-8

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San Ramon, CA View local requests 999 students impacted 8donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Blokus Game [Amazon Exclusive] • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Codenames Disney Family Edition | Best Family Board Game, Great Game for All Ages | Featuring Disney Characters, Disney Artwork | Board Game for 2 Players or More | Perfect for Disney Fans • Amazon Business $24.49 1 $24.49
Bananagrams Word Game • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Bicycle Jumbo Playing Cards- sold as set (Red and Blue deck) • Amazon Business $7.73 2 $15.46
Scattergories Game • Amazon Business $14.92 1 $14.92
Battleship Classic Board Game Strategy Game Ages 7 and Up For 2 Players • Amazon Business $14.78 1 $14.78
Chess Set Magnetic Travel Folding Board Games Portable Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $13.84 1 $13.84
Apples to Apples Junior, The Game of Crazy Comparisons, Board Game with 504 Cards, Family Party Game Especially for Kids, Gift for Kid, Teen & Family Game Night Ages 9 Years & Older • Amazon Business $12.15 1 $12.15
UNO Family Card Game, with 112 Cards in a Sturdy Storage Tin, Travel-Friendly, Makes a Great Gift for 7 Year Olds and Up [Amazon Exclusive] • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97
Sorry! Family Board Game • Amazon Business $9.84 1 $9.84
Sushi Go! - The Pick and Pass Card Game • Amazon Business $7.39 1 $7.39
Monopoly Deal Card Game (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $7.10 1 $7.10

Materials cost

$184.91

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $16.92

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$234.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.40

Total project goal

$276.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $276.00

8 Donors

-$276.00

Donations toward project cost

-$234.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.40

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