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Ms. Bodnar from Stamford, CT is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let the (Brain) Games Begin!

Help me give my students different kinds of activities and puzzles to expand their thinking and be real world problem solvers!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Bodnar's classroom raised $360

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

It's time to step away from the screen, technology and gaming devices! Next school year, we are adding in an "extra" period a day in which we will tap into students' Social Emotional Learning.

Let the games begin - my specific group of students will step out of their comfort zone and be challenged to use their brains to solve problems, puzzles, mazes, complete Mad Libs, and find hidden pictures - all without their screens in front of them!

In the past 4-5 years, students have become comfortable in being able to find the answer or solve the problem quickly and easily (usually using technology). I'm going to take them back in time and show them a whole different world where problems can be solved and questions can be answered in a unique (and fun) way...through different kinds of activities and puzzles.

Ms. Bodnar Dolan Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Stamford, CT View local requests

More than 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

200 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Liliful 144 Pcs Treasure Hunt Maze Books for Kids Maze Activity Book Maze Fun Games for Toddlers Children Kids Problem Solving Party Favors Puzzle Travel Gift Bag Fillers Birthday (Classic Style) • Amazon Business $34.79 1 $34.79
Puzzles for Kids Ages 4-8 – 2 x 60 Pieces Puzzles for Kids Ages 3-5 6-8 – Toy for Learning Ocean & Forest Animals – Educational Toys for Boy and Girl (2 Packs) • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
Flipboku Dots & Lines - Flipbook and Puzzle Game with 12 Dot to Dot Animations and Optical Illusions - Coloring Book and Animation Flip Book Kit for Kids and Adults - Novelty Gifts - Cool Stuff • Amazon Business $29.85 1 $29.85
Ceaco - 3 in 1 Multipack - Undersea - (3) 48 Piece Jigsaw Puzzles • Amazon Business $14.47 2 $28.94
Mod Podge Matte Sealer, Glue & Finish: All-in-One Craft Solution- Quick Dry, Easy Clean, for Wood, Paper, Fabric & More. Non-Toxic - Craft with Confidence, Made in USA, 32 oz., Pack of 1 • Amazon Business $13.62 2 $27.24
Highlights Hidden Pictures 2022 Activity Books for Kids Ages 6 and Up, 4-Book Set of Travel-Friendly Screen Free Seek and Find Fun, Books Double as Coloring Books • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Pro Grade Inch Foam Sponge Wood Handle Paint Brush Set Lightweight, Durable and Used for Acrylics, Stains, Varnishes, Crafts, Art, Glue Brushes, Touch UP's, Polyurethane (3"-36Ea) • Amazon Business $15.83 1 $15.83
Brain Games - Picture Puzzles #5: How Many Differences Can You Find? (Volume 5) • Amazon Business $11.00 1 $11.00
Mazes Book For Kids Ages 8-12: Fun and Challenging Maze Activity Puzzles Games Book for Children: Amazing Activities Workbook For Home, Road Trip, Travel, Airplane |8-10, 10-12| • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Mazes For Kids Ages 8-12: Maze Activity Book | 8-10, 9-12, 10-12 year olds | Workbook for Children with Games, Puzzles, and Problem-Solving (Maze Learning Activity Book for Kids) • Amazon Business $8.45 1 $8.45
Connect the Dots for Kids Ages 8-12 • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Dot to Dot for Kids Ages 3-5: 100 Fun Connect the Dots Puzzles for Children - Activity Book for Learning - 3, 4 and 5 Year Olds (Dot to Dot Books for Children) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Dot to Dot for Kids Ages 8-12: 100 Fun Connect the Dots Puzzles for Children - Activity Book for Learning - Age 8-10, 10-12 Year Olds (Dot to Dot Books for Children) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Supersize Mad Libs: World's Greatest Word Game • Amazon Business $7.18 1 $7.18
The Hardest Hidden Pictures Book Ever: 1500+ Tough Hidden Objects to Find, Extra Tricky Seek-and-Find Activity Book, Kids Puzzle Book for Super Solvers (Highlights Hidden Pictures) • Amazon Business $6.26 1 $6.26
Ghost Story Mad Libs: World's Greatest Word Game • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Gross Me Out Mad Libs: World's Greatest Word Game • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Mad Scientist Mad Libs: World's Greatest Word Game • Amazon Business $4.74 1 $4.74

Materials cost

$271.19

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$305.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$53.87

Total project goal

$359.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$359.13

3 Donors

-$204.56

Donations toward project cost

-$173.88

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.68

Matching donations from our partners

-$154.56

Match offers toward project cost

-$131.38

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.18

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$0.00

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