Help me give my students challenging critical thinking games to use in my gifted exploratory classroom.
$260 goal
This project expired on September 5, 2025.
This project expired on September 5, 2025.
My Project
I have the best job in the building! Teaching gifted learners of all ages has reignited my love for teaching, but it also comes with its challenges. Many of my students finish work early for a variety of reasons, which presents my biggest challenge…
My students hate being bored.
That’s where these games will come in handy. My students will have to think critically to come up with solutions to problems or demonstrate creativity when developing a new idea.
These materials can be used by any grade level I teach. I can’t wait to see my kindergarteners use brain flakes to develop a new invention, and I can only imagine how much my older students would love the marble run mazes. The possibilities are endless!
Half of 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
140 students impacted
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Materials cost
$176.02
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$12.15
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.64
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$220.81
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$38.97
Total project goal
$259.78
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