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Mrs. Martinez from Chicago, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Boosting Brainpower: IQ Games for Critical Thinking!

Help me give my students a variety of IQ games to strengthen their critical thinking and problem-solving skills, to help them develop perseverance, logic, and strategic thinking in an engaging and interactive way.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Martinez's classroom raised $220

This project is fully funded

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

I teach an incredible group of bilingual 4th graders who are curious, hardworking, and eager to learn. Many of my students are English learners, and some are newcomers adjusting to school in the U.S. Despite the challenges they face, they bring resilience, creativity, and determination to the classroom every day. They thrive when learning is hands-on, interactive, and engaging, which is why I am so excited about this project!

I am requesting a variety of IQ games to help strengthen my students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

These games will challenge them to think strategically, work through complex problems, and build perseverance. These are essential skills for academic success. Games like logic puzzles, spatial reasoning challenges, and pattern recognition activities will support their cognitive development while making learning fun.

Mrs. Martinez Monarcas Academy Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

25 students impacted 3donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
SmartGames IQ Bundles 3D Series: IQ Puzzler Pro & IQ Fit 240 Challenges for Ages 6-Adult • Amazon Business $23.50 1 $23.50
SmartGames IQ Stixx Stacking Travel Game with 120 Challenges for Ages 7 - Adult • Amazon Business $14.69 1 $14.69
SmartGames IQ Perplex Travel Puzzle Game with 120 Challenges for Ages 12 - Adult • Amazon Business $14.69 1 $14.69
SmartGames IQ Digits Math Deduction Travel Game for Ages 7 - Adult with 120 Challenges • Amazon Business $14.69 1 $14.69
SmartGames IQ Love Travel Puzzle Game with 120 Challenges for Ages 7 - Adult • Amazon Business $14.69 1 $14.69
IQ TWIST GAME • Teachers' School Supply $11.99 1 $11.99
SmartGames IQ Stars Travel Game with 120 Challenges for Ages 6 to Adult • Amazon Business $11.75 1 $11.75
SmartGames IQ Link, a Travel Game for Kids and Adults. A STEM-Focused Cognitive Skill-Building Brain Game - Brain Teaser for Ages 8 & Up, Kids and Family Travel Games – Travel Puzzles. • Amazon Business $11.75 1 $11.75
SmartGames IQ Circuit Portable Travel Game with 120 Challenges for Ages 8-Adult • Amazon Business $11.75 1 $11.75
SmartGames IQ Twins Travel Game with 120 Challenges for Ages 7 - Adult • Amazon Business $11.75 1 $11.75
SmartGames IQ Six Pro Travel Game for Kids and Adults, a Skill-Building Brain Game - Brain Teaser for Ages 8 & Up, 120 Challenges in Travel-Friendly Case • Amazon Business $11.75 1 $11.75

Materials cost

$153.00

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.32

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$186.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.93

Total project goal

$219.55

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $219.55

2 Donors

-$204.12

Donations toward project cost

-$176.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.12

match offer

-$12.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$10.62

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.88

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.94

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 $0.00

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