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Ms. Kirby from Baltimore, MD is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Playful Linguistics - Games for Language Acquisition!

Help me give my students games to practice reading, speaking, listening, and questioning skills.

  • $507 goal

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My Project

My students are multilingual learners who range in age from Pre-K to 8th grade. Their language proficiency ranges from beginner to advanced. They are curious and motivated to learn. My students love playing games and are often unaware that they are practicing English and improving their literacy. Games help beginner-level students build language skills and confidence in an informal, fun way. At the same time, games are great for advanced students because they are engaging and promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

The goal is to get my students speaking, reading, asking questions, and listening to English as much as possible each time I see them.

Using games as a learning tool will accomplish that goal.

Ms. Kirby Hampden Elementary School 55 Grades 3-5

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Baltimore, MD View local requests

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

30 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Super Duper Ask & Answer "WH" Bingo Game - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $70.19 1 $70.19
Winning Moves Scattergories 30th Anniversary Edition, Brown, for ages 12 and up • Amazon Business $26.66 1 $26.66
ThinkFun Zingo Word Builder Early Reading- Award Winning Game 6 players for Pre-Readers and Early Readers • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Skillmatics Board Game - Memory Match Animals, Fun & Fast Memory Game for Kids, Preschoolers, Toddlers, Gifts for Boys & Girls Ages 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 • Amazon Business $19.96 1 $19.96
Skillmatics Board Game - Memory Match Where Things Belong, Fun & Fast Memory Game for Kids, Preschoolers, Toddlers, Gifts for Boys & Girls Ages 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 • Amazon Business $19.96 1 $19.96
Skillmatics Board Game - Memory Match Shapes, Fun & Fast Memory Game for Kids, Preschoolers, Toddlers, Gifts for Boys & Girls Ages 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 • Amazon Business $19.96 1 $19.96
Scattergories Categories - A Fun Twist on the Fast-Thinking Original - 2 or More Players - Ages 12 and Up • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Hasbro Gaming Clue Junior Board Game for Kids Ages 5 and Up, Case of The Broken Toy, Classic Mystery Game for 2-6 Players • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Taco vs Burrito Family Board Games for Kids 6-8, 8-12 and Up - Fun Travel Card Games for Kids All Ages - Engaging and Easy to Learn for Children & Adults - Birthday Gifts & Family Game Night Choice • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Skillmatics Card Game - Guess in 10 Foods Around The World, Educational Travel Toys for Boys, Girls, and Kids Who Love Board Games, Geography and History, Gifts for Ages 8, 9, 10 and Up • Amazon Business $14.96 1 $14.96
Skillmatics Card Game - Guess in 10 Junior Community Helpers for Kids, Boys, Girls, and Families Who Love Board Games and Educational Toys, Stocking Stuffer, Travel Friendly, Gifts for Ages 3, 4, 5, 6 • Amazon Business $14.96 1 $14.96
Skillmatics Card Game - Guess in 10 Cities Around The World, Educational Travel Toys for Boys, Girls, and Kids Who Love Board Games, Geography and History, Gifts for Ages 8, 9, 10 and Up • Amazon Business $14.96 1 $14.96
Skillmatics Card Game - Guess in 10 States of America, Educational Travel Toys for Boys, Girls, and Kids Who Love Board Games, Geography and History, Gifts for Ages 8, 9, 10 and Up • Amazon Business $14.96 1 $14.96
Hasbro Gaming Guess Who? Board Game, with People and Pets Cards, The Original Guessing Game for Kids, Great Holiday, Ages 6 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $14.93 1 $14.93
Leo Lionni's Friends Go Fish Card Game: Includes Rules for Two More Games: Concentration and Snap • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Girls Matching Memory Game for Kids - 32pc Mermaid Games Concentration Memory Card Matching Games for Children Preschool Toddler Memory Games for Kids & Toddlers Ages 3-5, 3, 4, 5 and Up - Kids Games • Amazon Business $12.70 1 $12.70
Matching Memory Game Dinosaur Toys for Kids 3-5 - 32pc Dinosaur Concentration Memory Card Matching Games for Children - Preschool Toddler Memory Games for Kids & Toddlers ages 3-5, 3, 4, 5 and Up Boys • Amazon Business $12.70 1 $12.70
Matching Memory Game for Kids - 32pc Summer Camp Concentration Memory Card Matching Games for Children - Preschool Toddler Memory Games for Kids & Toddlers Ages 3-5, 3, 4, 5 and Up - Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $12.38 1 $12.38
Junior Learning Phonics Board Games Set, 6 Counters, Ages 4-5, Language Skills, Pre K-K • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$366.22

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.02

Sales tax

 $21.97

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$430.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.01

Total project goal

$506.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $506.71

3 Donors

-$506.71

Donations toward project cost

-$430.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$76.01

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