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Ms. Sheehan from Durham, NC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Playing While We Think or Thinking While We Play

My students need Logic games and STEM activities to foster critical thinking skills in a fun and exciting way.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Sheehan's classroom raised $230

This project is fully funded

My Students

The students I have the privilege of working with are from culturally diverse backgrounds. Many of my students face challenges outside of school and do not always have the opportunity to learn about the world around them and current events. They are a fabulous and caring group of future leaders.

Our school is located in an urban area and we receive Title I funding.

As a teacher, I create an inviting, comfortable atmosphere within our walls, and want my students to feel confident to have opinions and to appreciate other's view points. I teach them to take chances and not be afraid to speak their mind. We practice point of view discussions by participating in Socratic seminars, where all voices are heard and listened to.

The students I serve see the world from different perspectives. Therefore, we use Project Based Learning lessons. The students love it and are challenged every day. They work in groups a lot of the time which enables them to solve problems, look at things from another point of view, and practice communication skills. I am guiding them to become lifelong learners.

My Project

These games and activities will foster critical thinking skills for my students. I've chosen games and activities that can be completed individually or with team mates. This allows students to have choices which helps develop 21st century skills.

These activities teach students to plan, think, and persevere to accomplish their goals.

My students love to create and participate in hands-on activities. The STEM activities I'd like for my students let them create a maze with certain parameters and another one lets them discover how circuits work. The games will help my students learn from their mistakes and try new ways to solve problems while having fun.

Ms. Sheehan Bethesda Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Durham, NC View local requests

Nearly all 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Think Fun Gravity Maze Marble Run Logic Game and STEM Toy for Boys and Girls Age 8 and Up – Toy of the Year Award Winner • Amazon Business $29.95 1 $29.95
ThinkFun Circuit Maze Electric Current Logic Game and STEM Toy for Boys and Girls Age 8 and Up - Toy of the Year Finalist, Teaches Players about Circuitry through Fun Gameplay • Amazon Business $27.91 1 $27.91
Think Fun Rush Hour Shift Two Player Strategy Game - A Two Player Version of International Bestseller Rush Hour • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Think Fun Laser Maze Junior (Class 1 Laser) Logic Game and STEM Toy - Award Winning Game for Kids • Amazon Business $20.37 1 $20.37
Think Fun Sweet Logic Board Game • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
ThinkFun Brick by Brick • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
ThinkFun Word a Round 2 Game - Fun Card Game for Age 10 and up Where You Race to Unravel The Word! • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$151.19

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $11.79

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$195.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$34.46

Total project goal

$229.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $229.71

3 Donors

-$229.71

Donations toward project cost

-$195.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.46

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 $0.00

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