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Mr. Javier Lamela Pablos from Herriman, UT is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Brain Teasers: Boosting Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills

Help me give my students games and puzzles to enhance critical thinking, cognitive skills, and perseverance, essential for academic and personal success.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Javier Lamela Pablos's classroom raised $514

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

Brain teasers are powerful educational tools that significantly impact student development. They promote critical thinking by challenging students to analyze problems from different angles and think outside the box. This enhances their problem-solving skills, as they learn to approach complex issues methodically and creatively.

Engaging with brain teasers also improves cognitive functions such as memory, concentration, and processing speed.

These items require students to hold information in their minds, recognize patterns, and apply logic, which strengthens their mental agility. By integrating brain teasers into my class, I can create a dynamic and effective learning environment that prepares students for academic and personal success. They break the monotony of traditional teaching methods and stimulate curiosity, making students more enthusiastic about their education.

In summary, brain teasers develop critical thinking, cognitive abilities, perseverance, teamwork, and engagement, making them a valuable addition to any educational curriculum.

Mr. Javier Lamela Pablos Herriman Elementary School Grades 6-8 Herriman, UT View local requests 54 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Jurnwey Speed Cube 3x3x3 Stickerless with Cube Tutorial - Turning Speedly Smoothly Magic Cubes 3x3 Puzzle Game Brain Toy for Kids and Adult • Amazon Business $5.99 30 $179.70
AISHUN Brain Teaser Puzzle, Table Games Puzzles, Wooden Blocks Puzzle,Logic Toys for Kids with 80 Challenges, Teens, Stem IQ Test Mind Puzzle Toys, Birthday Gifts, Stocking Stuffer for Boys Girls • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
BestCube 2x2 Cube Qidi 2x2x2 Speed Cube Stickerless Puzzle Cube (Qidi Version) • Amazon Business $5.90 6 $35.40
Educational Insights Kanoodle 3D Brain Teaser Puzzle for Ages 7+ Brain Games for Kids and Adults, Travel Games • Amazon Business $9.99 3 $29.97
VolksRose 15pcs Wooden Brain Teaser Puzzles, IQ Challenge Puzzle Games, Logic Smart Mind Puzzle Box Lock Toy Removing Assembling 3D Small Puzzle Gift Set for Adults Teenagers Kids, 1.8inch 4.5cm • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
SmartGames IQ Focus Cognitive Skill-Building Travel Game with Portable Case featuring 120 Challenges for Ages 8 - Adult • Amazon Business $11.75 2 $23.50
Brainwright - Manifold 2 - The Origami Mind Bender • Amazon Business $9.57 2 $19.14
Pixy Cubes Matching Pattern Design Game Speed or Memory Rules with Cubes in Tin Box by Blue Orange Games, 1 to 4 Players, Ages 6+ • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
SmartGames Atlantis Escape; a 3D Path-Building Travel Game for Kids and Adults, a STEM Focused Cognitive Skill-Building Brain Game - Brain Teaser for Ages 8 & Up, 60 Challenges. • Amazon Business $16.65 1 $16.65
FOLDOLOGY - The Origami Puzzle Game! Hands-On Brain Teasers. Travel Game for Tweens, Teens & Adults. Fold The Paper to Complete The Picture. 100 Challenges, Ages 10+ • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$400.31

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$436.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$77.00

Total project goal

$513.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $513.31

1 Donor

-$290.87

Donations toward project cost

-$290.87

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$171.11

Match offer toward project cost

-$145.44

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.67

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$51.33

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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