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Game-Based Learning for Kindergarten Success

Jamie DeRusso
ID-168
School Name: Parkside Elementary
Grant Request Grade: K-5
Grant Request Subject: Language Arts

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The goal of this project is to provide kindergarten students with engaging, hands-on learning experiences that strengthen foundational literacy, math, and critical-thinking skills through educational game-based learning. By incorporating interactive learning games into daily instruction and center activities, students will have opportunities to practice essential academic concepts in a fun, motivating, and developmentally appropriate way. These resources will support diverse learning styles, increase student engagement, encourage collaboration and problem-solving, and help build the confidence and skills necessary for long-term academic success.
This project will bring engaging, hands-on educational games into our kindergarten classroom to support the development of foundational literacy, math, and critical-thinking skills. The Kindergarten Shark Tank Bundle will be incorporated into daily learning centers, small-group instruction, intervention activities, and independent practice opportunities throughout the school year. Students will participate in interactive game-based learning experiences that reinforce key kindergarten standards, including letter recognition, phonemic awareness, early reading skills, number sense, counting, addition and subtraction concepts, pattern recognition, and problem-solving. During literacy and math centers, students will work individually, with partners, and in small groups to complete game challenges that encourage active participation and collaboration. These activities will provide students with meaningful opportunities to practice and apply academic skills in a fun and engaging environment. The games will also help strengthen important social-emotional skills such as communication, teamwork, perseverance, and confidence. Because the materials are designed to be hands-on and interactive, they will support a variety of learning styles and help keep students motivated and focused during instruction. By integrating these resources into daily classroom routines, students will receive repeated practice with essential kindergarten concepts while developing a positive attitude toward learning. The project will create an inclusive learning environment where all students can build academic skills, experience success, and develop a strong foundation for future achievement.
This project will provide significant academic and social benefits for kindergarten students by making learning interactive, engaging, and accessible. The educational games will give students repeated opportunities to practice essential literacy and math skills in a hands-on format that promotes active participation and deeper understanding. Students will benefit from increased engagement and motivation as they learn through play-based activities that make challenging concepts more enjoyable and meaningful. The games will support the development of foundational skills such as letter recognition, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, number sense, counting, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Through repeated practice and immediate feedback, students will build confidence in their abilities and develop a stronger sense of independence as learners. In addition to academic growth, students will strengthen important social-emotional skills. Working with peers during game-based activities will encourage communication, cooperation, turn-taking, and teamwork. Students will also learn perseverance as they work through challenges and celebrate successes in a supportive learning environment. The hands-on nature of these resources will benefit a wide range of learners, including students who learn best through movement, visual supports, and interactive experiences. By providing multiple ways to engage with academic content, the project will help ensure that all students have opportunities to succeed. Ultimately, this project will create a positive and inclusive classroom environment where students are excited to learn, actively engaged in their education, and equipped with the foundational skills needed for future academic success.
Funding for this project will be used to purchase the Kindergarten Shark Tank Bundle, a collection of hands-on educational games designed to support kindergarten literacy, math, and critical-thinking skills. The materials will be integrated into daily classroom instruction, learning centers, small-group activities, and intervention opportunities throughout the school year. The requested funds will provide durable, reusable resources that can be utilized by current and future students, maximizing the long-term impact of the investment. These materials will help create engaging learning experiences that reinforce academic standards while promoting collaboration, problem-solving, and student confidence. The purpose of this funding is to increase student engagement and achievement by providing high-quality, interactive learning tools that support diverse learning styles and developmental needs. By incorporating game-based learning into classroom instruction, students will have meaningful opportunities to practice and strengthen foundational literacy and math skills in an enjoyable and motivating environment. This investment will help ensure that all students have access to enriching educational resources that foster academic growth, encourage a love of learning, and build the skills necessary for success in kindergarten and beyond.
199.99
1 kindergarten set
199.99

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