Reading & Recess | DonorsChoose project by Ms. Berry

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My Project

In fourth grade students are encouraged to read a variety of books by competing in the Battle of the Books. There are twenty books assigned that students read as a team and then battle out to see who comprehended and remembers the most about them! This is a fantastic way to get students not only reading, but discussing what they read.

I am asking for a class set of Battle of the Books books so that more students have the opportunity to participate.

This will not only benefit students in my classroom this year but in years to come as the Battle of the Books program cycles back to the same book list.

Along with Battle of the Books, I am also asking for engaging games for inside recess. Unfortunately, the weather in Utah is often unpredictable, whether it is rain, snow, or poor air quality. Students deserve to still have a well-deserved break during an inside recess where they can interact with their peers. These interactions foster the social-emotional learning that is needed for real life. This will help students in my classroom for years to come.

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MaterialsCostQuantityTotal
PicassoTiles 60 Piece Set 60pcs Magnet Building Tiles Clear Magnetic 3D Building Blocks Construction Playboards - Creativity beyond Imagination, Inspirational, Recreational, Educational, Conventional• Amazon Business$27.982$55.96
Homz Heavy Duty Modular Stackable Storage Tote Containers with Latching Lids, 66 Quart Capacity, Clear, 2 Pack• Amazon Business$50.991$50.99
Humble Crew, Grey/White Kids Book Rack Storage Bookshelf, 4 Tiers• Amazon Business$30.301$30.30
ThinkFun Rush Hour Traffic Jam Brain Game and STEM Toy for Boys and Girls Age 8 and Up – Tons of Fun With Over 20 Awards Won, International seller for Over 20 Years• Amazon Business$21.991$21.99
Battleship With Planes Strategy Board Game For Ages 7 and Up (Amazon Exclusive)• Amazon Business$16.991$16.99
Ubongo The Brain Game to Go | Thames & Kosmos | Fast-Paced, Addictive, and Easy-to-Learn | Convenient Self Contained Carrying Case | Solo Geometric Puzzle Game | for Ages 8 and Up• Amazon Business$14.951$14.95
Scattergories Game• Amazon Business$14.921$14.92
Educational Insights Kanoodle 3-D Brain Teaser Puzzle Game, Featuring 200 Challenges, Elementary Classroom Must Haves, Ages 7+• Amazon Business$13.071$13.07
UNO Family Card Game, with 112 Cards in a Sturdy Storage Tin, Travel-Friendly, Makes a Great Gift for 7 Year Olds and Up​ [Amazon Exclusive]• Amazon Business$10.921$10.92
Pocket Full of Colors: The Magical World of Mary Blair, Disney Artist Extraordinaire• Amazon Business$10.691$10.69
Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad• Amazon Business$10.041$10.04
Wanted...Mud Blossom (A Blossom Family Book)• Amazon Business$9.991$9.99
Boggle Classic Game• Amazon Business$9.971$9.97
Helen's Big World: The Life of Helen Keller (A Big Words Book, 6)• Amazon Business$8.991$8.99
Pressman Checkers -- Classic Game With Folding Board and Interlocking Checkers• Amazon Business$8.981$8.98
Hasbro Gaming CONNECT 4 - Classic four in a row game - Board Games and Toys for Kids, boys, girls - Ages 6+• Amazon Business$8.771$8.77
BSIRI Tic Tac Toe for Kids and Adults Coffee Table Living Room Decor and Desk Decor Family Games Night Classic Board Games Wood Rustic for Families Size 4 Inch• Amazon Business$8.591$8.59
Moo: A Novel• Amazon Business$7.991$7.99
Earthquake Terror (Puffin Novel)• Amazon Business$7.991$7.99
Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher: A Magic Shop Book (Magic Shop Book, 2)• Amazon Business$7.991$7.99
The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs• Amazon Business$7.991$7.99
Bearstone• Amazon Business$7.991$7.99
A Handful of Stars• Amazon Business$7.991$7.99
Rowan of Rin (Rowan of Rin #1)• Amazon Business$7.991$7.99
The Wild Robot (The Wild Robot, 1)• Amazon Business$7.791$7.79
Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things• Amazon Business$6.991$6.99
The Best School Year Ever (The Best Ever)• Amazon Business$6.991$6.99
All About Sam• Amazon Business$6.991$6.99
Pressman Charades for Kids Peggable - No Reading Required Family Game Multicolor ,5"• Amazon Business$6.441$6.44
The Original Adventures of Hank the Cowdog (Hank the Cowdog (Quality))• Amazon Business$5.991$5.99
The Chalk Box Kid (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))• Amazon Business$5.991$5.99
The Million Dollar Shot (Million Dollar Series, 1)• Amazon Business$5.991$5.99

Materials cost

$415.21

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.23

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$451.44

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.67

Total project goal

$531.11

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$531.11

1 Donor

-$300.96

Donations toward project cost

-$300.96

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$177.04

Match offer toward project cost

-$150.48

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.56

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$53.11

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$0.00

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