You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts
Donate
To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

See this teacher's page

This teacher needs your help!

Ms. Torres from Staten Island, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Ms. Torres is requesting

Playing Games

Help me give my students skills to solve problems by playing board games.

  • $306 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Keep the momentum going! Make a donation to Ms. Torres for her next project!

Help Ms. Torres

Keep the momentum going! Make a donation to Ms. Torres for her next project!

My Students

This is my 20th year as an educator. I started my career as a special education classroom teacher and have been working as a school social worker for the past 11, and yoga teacher for the past few years. I have the honor of supporting the needs of students, families, and staff at two schools on Staten Island. My schools are high poverty schools in New York City. All of our students receive free lunch. Ninety-seven percent of our student population is Black or Latino; many are first-generation Americans. Many of my students are transitioning from homelessness and or living in temporary housing. Many of my students have experienced a traumatic event that threatened their sense of physical security. Thirty percent of our students receive Special Education services. Despite the challenges they face daily, my students are sweet, silly, creative and talented beings. As an educator that practices mindfulness and yoga,​ I know the physical and mental benefits. I teach mindfulness and yoga to my students so they learn how to pay attention to the relationship between their mind and body. The yoga program that I facilitate offers students the opportunity to build strength, flexibility, balance and mental focus.

My Project

There are both physical and mental health benefits to students playing board games. Game playing induces laughter and reduces stress, boosting the immune system and lowering blood pressure. Board games help us escape from worries and focus on something else. They bring balance and help us relax. Help me provide interactive board game play time for my students during our afterschool program. These games will allow students the opportunity to improve awareness, consideration and respect: Through games, students will learn the impact their actions have on others. Students learn to truly listen to obtain information about others. The tone of voice gives indications about how a player's feeling, and body language gives micro-clues about their possible plays and strategy.

Ms. Torres PS 18 John G Whittier Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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. Torres

Staten Island, NY View local requests

Nearly all 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

100 students impacted 1donor

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Ms. Torres is requesting.

See our finances

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Beat That! Game and Household Objects Expansion Combo Pack [Family Party Game for Kids & Adults • Amazon Business $32.98 1 $32.98
It’s in The Bag! – Party Game Will Have You Laughing Hysterically – Like Charades on Steroids for Family and Adults – Easy to Learn Team Game for Groups (Party Edition) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Double Ditto | The Hilarious Family Party Board Game for Adults, Teens & Kids (8-12 and up) Award-Winning Games for Game Night | Great Gift Idea • Amazon Business $27.95 1 $27.95
Kids Against Maturity: Card Game for Kids and Families, Super Fun Hilarious for Family Party Game Night • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Artsy Fartsy: Drawing Game for Kids and Families, Super Fun Hilarious for Family Party Game Night by TwoPointOh Games • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
BSIRI Tic Tac Toe Wooden Board Game Table Toy Player Room Decor Tables Family XOXO Decorative Pieces Adult Rustic Kids Play Travel Backyard Discovery Night Level Drinking Romantic Decorations • Amazon Business $11.65 2 $23.30
PlayMonster 5 Second Rule Game - New Edition , Red • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Taboo Kids vs. Parents Family Board Game Ages 8 and Up, Brown • Amazon Business $19.97 1 $19.97
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 $11.75 1 $11.75
Scattergories Game • Amazon Business $10.44 1 $10.44

Materials cost

$226.35

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$259.75

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.84

Total project goal

$305.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $305.59

1 Donor

-$305.59

Donations toward project cost

-$259.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.84

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

Project Activity
Back to top

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Torres and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works
{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"NY","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":2,"name":"Elementary School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":0,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/playing-games/6108900/","mayHaveReplacements":true,"numStudents":100,"teacherScreenName":"Ms. Torres","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"-538849924","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":100.00,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"schoolCity":"Staten Island","teachersOnPage":[4805040],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":false,"proposalId":6108900,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"authorIds":{"4805040":{"owner":"Ms. Torres","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":1.0,"proposalsOnPage":[6108900],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4805040_272x272.jpg?width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1505677114116","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":21,"teacherChallengeId":21006215,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":4805040,"schoolCounty":"Richmond (Staten Island)","fullyFunded":true,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"NY","name":"New York"}}