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Mrs. -Sra. Claudia from Mount Vernon WA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Brain Workouts to Stay Sharp

Help me give my students brain-teaser puzzles to keep them intrigued and sharp

  • $654 goal

This project expired on March 29, 2023.

This project expired on March 29, 2023.

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My Project

Are you a puzzle person? I definitely like a good challenge. Although my middle school students have really enjoyed the puzzles I've purchased for them, the options are pretty limited.

Brian-teaser puzzles are not only fun and engaging, they actually give students a nice workout.

Students will engage with these brain-teasers during their earned free time and or lunch breaks. At times, inclement weather calls for indoor breaks, and these puzzles really come in handy when this happens.

Truly, middle schoolers are just kids in a bigger body. With your help, students will get to access these "games", which are appropriate for their age.

Mrs. -Sra. Claudia
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Winning Fingers Flashing Cube Electronic Memory & Brain Game | 4-in-1 Handheld Game for Kids | STEM Toy for Kids Boys and Girls | Fun Gift Toy for Kids Ages 6-12 Years Old • Amazon Business $39.99 2 $79.98
Blocks Puzzle Games Super Brain Puzzles for Adults 1000+ Levelled UP Challenges Brain Teaser Puzzles, Interactive Fidget Toys Handheld Games Console, Electronic Learning & Education Travel STEM Toys • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
The Genius Square – Game of The Year Award Winner! 60000+ Solutions STEM Puzzle Game! Roll The Dice & Race Your Opponent to Fill The Grid by Using Different Shapes! Promotes Problem Solving Training • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
Educational Insights Kanoodle Fusion Light-Up Puzzle Game for Kids, Teens, & Adults, Brain Teaser Puzzle Game Featuring 50 Challenges, Stocking Stuffers, Ages 7+ • Amazon Business $21.99 2 $43.98
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 $20.72 2 $41.44
Flipslide Game, Electronic Handheld Game | Flip, Slide, and Match the Colors to Beat the Clock - 4 Game Modes - Multiplayer Fun • Amazon Business $15.29 2 $30.58
Educational Insights Kanoodle Head-to-Head, Puzzle for 2 Players, Brain Teaser Game for Kids, Teens and Adults, Featuring 80 Challenges, Addictive Social Sensation, Stocking Stuffers, Ages 7+ • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
SmartGames IQ Stixx Stacking Travel Game with 120 Challenges for Ages 7 - Adult • Amazon Business $14.69 2 $29.38
Educational Insights Kanoodle 3D Brain Teaser Puzzle Game, Featuring 200 Challenges, Addictive Social Sensation, Stocking Stuffers, Ages 7+ • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
Educational Insights Kanoodle Genius 3-D Puzzle Brain Teaser Game for Adults, Teens & Kids, Over 200 Challenges, Stocking Stuffers, Ages 8+ • Amazon Business $13.80 2 $27.60
ExploraToy Soma Cube Puzzle, 3D Cube Puzzle Wooden Brain Teaser Cube Puzzle, Magic Cube Building Blocks Puzzle - Mind Game Sensory Montessori Toy Gift for Kids Toddler Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
KINGOU Wooden Logic Puzzle Brain Teasers Intellectual Toy Number Puzzle • Amazon Business $9.97 2 $19.94

Materials cost

$476.80

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$41.72

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$555.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$98.06

Total project goal

$653.73

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