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Ms. Reed from Roanoke, VA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Team Building Experts In Training

Help me give my students team building tools to teach them how to encourage one another.

  • $477 goal

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My Project

Organizing a team-building project for 4th grade students to collaborate with children in our community, and community partners to raise awareness for bullying nonviolent activities, offers a unique opportunity to cultivate values of cooperation and selflessness. By engaging in a collective effort, students learn the importance of working together towards a common goal, emphasizing the lesson that success is not solely about individual achievement but also about contributing to the well-being of others.

In the process of planning and executing this project, students are introduced to the concept of collaboration.

They discover that by combining their strengths, ideas, and energies, they can achieve outcomes far beyond what they could accomplish alone. This realization fosters a sense of community and teaches them to value each member’s contribution, highlighting that every role, no matter how small, is vital for the greater good of our community.

Furthermore, a team-building program encourages students to step outside their comfort zones and consider the needs of others. Students will experience the joy and fulfillment that come from making a positive impact. This hands-on approach to learning about empathy and generosity helps dissolve the barriers of selfishness, as students see the direct results of their collective efforts.

Through the challenges and triumphs of organizing an anti bullying, nonviolent activity program, students learn valuable life skills such as problem-solving, negotiation, and the importance of listening to and respecting different opinions. These skills are crucial for developing empathy and understanding towards others, reinforcing the idea that true accomplishment comes from what we can achieve together, not alone.

In conclusion, this lesson is in unity, empathy, and the power of collective action. It teaches students that by helping one another, they pave the way for shared success and stronger, more compassionate communities.

Ms. Reed Westside Elementary School 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.

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Roanoke, VA 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

110 students impacted 3donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Triumph Sports Fun Size Tumble Wooden Block Game - Middle-High School - Adult • School Specialty $82.42 1 $82.42
Play Platoon Rainbow Parachute Toy for Kids, Play Parachute Game for Kids with 16 Handles, Parachute for Kids, PE Equipment for Elementary School Gym Class, Backyard/Indoor Play Equipment • Amazon Business $63.98 1 $63.98
TeamWRITER® Team Building Game | A Fun Collaborative & Challenging Activity - Perfect for Any Office or School Group • Amazon Business $54.95 1 $54.95
2 Sets Legged Race Bands Christmas Gifts for Kids Field Day Team Building Games for Work Birthday Holiday Party Outdoor Activities for Adults Boys Girls Group Fun Games(39 x 4 Inch) • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
GOTHINK Tug of War Rope Field Day Games for Kids and Adults, Soft Natural Jute Fiber Rope with Flag, Carrying Bag for Yard Outdoor Family Reunion Birthday Party Game, Team Building (1 Inch x 50 Feet) • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
Tradder 2 Set Hole Tarp Team Building Game 85 x 57 inches Learning Fun Team Building Games for Work with 16 Pcs Team Building Ball for Teamwork Group Activities • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
KINDEN Team Building Activities Pipeline Kit Group Games, Ice Breaker, Outdoor Youth Sports, Set of 2 • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
FUN TRIBE CREW Let's Mingle Conversation Starters School Edition | Classroom Learning | Distance Learning Game | Games for Kids Ages 6+ | Great as Autism Learning Materials | Speech Therapy Materials • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
600Pcs Cute Water Bottle Stickers for Kids,Teens,Laptop Stickers for Girls Boys,Vinyl Stickers for Kids Skateboard Luggage Scarpbook Classroom Reward • Amazon Business $9.69 2 $19.38

Materials cost

$361.67

Vendor shipping charges

 $8.24

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$405.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$71.53

Total project goal

$476.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $476.87

2 Donors

-$260.17

Donations toward project cost

-$245.17

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

match offer

-$188.44

Match offer toward project cost

-$160.17

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.27

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$28.27

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