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Mrs. Batdorf from Columbus, OH is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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You Can Be a Winner in the Game of Life

Help me give my students the board game The Game of Life, cardstock, and velcro to play a financial literacy game and create final career vision boards.

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My Project

In my College and Career Readiness class, we focus on learning soft skills like effective communication, problem solving, conflict resolution, and study skills. We also begin to research post high school options like career training, tech programs, colleges, and budgeting.

One of the best ways to teach these skills is through games.

The requested board game, The Game of Life, will help students to learn budgeting skills with real life scenarios. Students also learn about various career options and accompanying average salaries. To extend the learning opportunities, I want to use the cardstock and velcro for students to create their own giant-sized game board. To create the board, they will need to do research to ensure accuracy. Finally, the poster boards will be used for students to create end-of-course vision boards with the info they learned from class.

Mrs. Batdorf Hilltonia Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Columbus, OH View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

80 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hasbro Gaming The Game of Life Game, Family Board Game for 2-4 Players, Indoor Game for Kids Ages 8 and Up, Pegs Come in 6 Colors • Amazon Business $21.84 5 $109.20
Pacon 5296 Medium Weight Tagboard, 36 x 24, White, 100/Pack • Amazon Business $50.73 1 $50.73
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches Premium Quality, 5 Mil Thick for Extra Protection, 100 Pack Letter Size Laminating Sheets, Our Most Durable Lamination Pouch, 8.9 x 11.4 inches, Clear (TP5854-100) • Amazon Business $23.90 1 $23.90
Springhill 015300 Digital Index White Card Stock 110 lb 8 1/2 x 11 250 Sheets/Pack • Amazon Business $12.30 1 $12.30
Pacon Card Stock - Pastel Colors, 8-1/2" x 11", Pkg of 100 • Blick Art Materials $11.58 1 $11.58
VELCRO Brand Dots with Adhesive White | 200 Pk | 3/4" Circles | Sticky Back Round Hook and Loop Closures for Organizing, Arts and Crafts, School Projects, 91824, 200Pk • Amazon Business $10.37 1 $10.37

Materials cost

$218.08

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$261.30

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.11

Total project goal

$307.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $307.41

2 Donors

-$294.91

Donations toward project cost

-$250.67

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.24

match offer

-$12.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$10.62

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.88

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 $0.00

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