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Mrs. Nitahara-Moses from Hilo, HI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Play Your Way to Success

Help me give my students the opportunity to socialize and work as a team.

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My Project

In our classroom, we believe in the power of play as an important tool for learning. I am seeking your support to provide my students with a variety of indoor board games that will not only spark their creativity and critical thinking but also help develop key academic skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, communication, and decision-making.

Board games are a fantastic way to make learning engaging and fun.

Whether it’s strategy thinking with Connect 4 or Battleship or communication skills with Heads Up, these games will encourage collaboration and friendly competition. These activities foster social-emotional development, helping students strengthen relationships, resolve conflicts, and learn how to work together toward a common goal.

With your generous support, I will be able to purchase a diverse range of indoor board games that are age-appropriate, educational, and designed to promote critical thinking and problem-solving. This will give my students access to high-quality learning tools that complement and enrich their education in a way that traditional classroom materials cannot.

Mrs. Nitahara-Moses Waiakea Elementary 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.

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More than half 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

25 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
NiToy Value Pack 19lbs of 10 Colored Moldable Self-Sticking Sand, Never Dries Out-Fun for 3 Years and up Kids Bulk Refill for Sensory Sand Box Toys, Ideal for Shaping, Squeezing and Molding • Amazon Business $47.99 2 $95.98
Anbalulu Magnetic Tiles, 100PCS Magnetic Blocks for Kids, Magnet Building Set with 2 Cars, Construction Building Set,STEM Sensory Educational Toys Gift for Toddlers Kids 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Year Old • Amazon Business $48.99 1 $48.99
Hasbro Gaming Battleship with Planes | 2-Player Strategy Board Games for Kids | Easter Gifts for Boys & Girls | Ages 7+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
HUIZDQ 1500 Pieces Building Bricks, Classic Bulk Small Blocks, Classic Building Bricks Set Basic Building Blocks Compatible with All Major Brands • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Palmatte 140PCS Mini Animal Erasers for Kids Bulk, Cute Desk Pets Kids Prizes Treasure Box Toys for Classroom Rewards Back to School Supplies, Random 3D Puzzle Erasers Kids Party Favors Goodie Bags • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
48 Pack Mini Rubix Cube Set - Bulk Rubix Cubes - Ultra Portable Fidget Cubes for Kids and Adults - 3D Puzzle for Fidgeting, Stress Relief, and Learning - Mini Puzzle Party Favors • Amazon Business $19.59 1 $19.59
Spin Master Games, Hedbanz 2023 Edition with New Cards, Picture Guessing Board Game, for Family & Kids, 2-6 Players, for Ages 6 & Up • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Hasbro Gaming Guess Who? People & Pets Board Game Edition | The Original Guessing Game | Easter Gifts for Girls & Boys | Ages 6+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $16.16 1 $16.16
Hasbro Gaming Connect 4 Strategy Board Game for Kids | 2 Players | Easter Gifts for Boys & Girls | Ages 6+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Pressman Mancala - Real Wood Folding Set, with Multicolor Stones by Pressman, 2 players • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Guess Who? Board Game with Classic Characters by Winning Moves Games USA, Classic Children's Mystery Board Game of Deduction for 2 Players, Ages 6+ (1191) • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
Jenga Game | The Original Wood Block Game with Genuine Hardwood Blocks | Stacking Tower Game | Ages 6+ | 1 or More Players | Party Games for Kids | Family Games • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Pressman Checkers -- Classic Game With Folding Board and Interlocking Checkers, 2 Players • Amazon Business $10.89 1 $10.89
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
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

$360.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $15.88

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$412.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.75

Total project goal

$485.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $485.02

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 $485.02

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