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Mrs. Throolin from Herriman, UT is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fun and Engaging Games and Puzzles

Help me give my students engaging games and puzzles to increase their engagement and develop their problem solving!

  • $426 goal

This project expired on July 5, 2024.

This project expired on July 5, 2024.

My Project

Integrating games and puzzles into classroom activities revolutionizes learning. This strategy significantly increases student engagement by introducing an element of fun to education, sparking curiosity and enthusiasm.

Games and puzzles inherently promote a positive attitude towards learning, as students find joy in overcoming challenges.

Students are challenged to stretch and be flexible in their thinking.

Additionally, these tools are excellent for honing problem-solving skills. They require learners to think critically, analyze patterns, and devise strategies, enhancing their cognitive abilities in a dynamic, interactive setting. Ultimately, this approach fosters a more engaging, skill-rich educational environment.

Mrs. Throolin Fort Herriman Middle School Grades 6-8 Herriman, UT View local requests 200 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Math for Love Prime Climb • Amazon Business $31.23 4 $124.92
Mindware? Travel Qwirkle Game, Grades K - 9 • Quill.com $19.43 4 $77.72
SET Enterprises SET - The Family Card Game of Visual Perception - Race to Find The Matches, For Ages 8+,81 Cards, Rules included • Amazon Business $10.39 4 $41.56
Infinity and Me • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
101 Two Truths and One Lie! Math Activities for Grades 6, 7, and 8: 101 Daily Math Practice Activities for Middle School Math Students • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
DragonFjord A-Puzzle-A-Day: The Original Daily Calendar Puzzle with 365+ Challenges for Every Day of The Year • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
40 Fabulous Math Mysteries Kids Can't Resist (Grades 4-8) • Amazon Business $11.59 1 $11.59
Mark Twain Math Projects Math Workbook, Grades 5-8+ Algebra, Fractions, Decimals, Geometry, Coordinate Puzzles, Math Manipulative Lessons, 5th Grade Math and Up, Classroom or Homeschool Curriculum • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Sir Cumference and the Dragon of Pi • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$326.66

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3rd party payment processing fee

$4.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$361.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$63.80

Total project goal

$425.36

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