Help me give my students puzzles to bring real world experiences to our classroom. Puzzles are a great way for our littles to see items from our world, manipulate and use their imagination all while "working"!
I teach in a small town community with loads of spirit and tons of heart. Our small school and its demographics have changed significantly since I walked the halls long ago as an elementary student. However, I enjoy them just as much as I did way back then.
Just because our school is Title I doesn't mean we don't have future leaders of our communities and country among our hallways.
Children from low income homes can be just as successful as children from wealthy backgrounds. Our students need to be reminded of this each day and that is most definitely my WHY! Our school is full of amazing leaders of all shapes, sizes, and demographics.
My Project
Providing my classroom of 4 year olds with real world experiences can be a challenge! The sky is the limit does not apply to expensive study trips or school events. Unfortunately, nothing is free. Most schools have to factor in paying for busses, gas and drivers in addition to the actual school related trip.
Puzzles are a great way to show my students all about the world using items they can manipulate and use their imagination with.
Puzzles are great to use for a variety of learning experiences in our classroom. They can take animals on a safari, match ocean life in the sea, sequence life cycles and so much more.
These puzzles will help us learn more about community helpers, habitats, life cycles, colors, letters, shapes and so much more! The puzzle stands will help to keep our centers organized, which is one of the most tasking parts of our pre-k day.
Learning Resources Puzzle Globe, 3D Geography Puzzle, Fine Motor, 14 Pieces, Ages 3+
• Amazon Business
$28.01
1
$28.01
Melissa & Doug Wire Puzzle Storage Rack (Arts & Crafts, Sturdy Metal Construction, Pre-Assembled, Peg Puzzle Storage, 8.5” H x 8.5” W x 12” L)
• Amazon Business
$11.69
2
$23.38
Melissa & Doug Peg Puzzles Set, Farm Animals, Pets, Ocean (Developmental Toy, Easy to Grasp, 3 Peg Puzzles, 6 Pieces in Each, Great Gift for Girls and Boys - Best for 2, 3, and 4 Year Olds)
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$19.99
1
$19.99
JOYIN 69 Pieces Natural World Animal Dinosaur Insect Sea Animal Farm Animal Figures Stocking Stuffer Mini Plastic Vinyl Assorted Figures Playset
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$15.95
1
$15.95
56 PCS Magnetic Dress-up Pretend Play Doll Set with 21 Occupations Jobs, Perfect for Preschool Learning
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$14.90
1
$14.90
The Learning Journey: Match It! - Sequencing - A What Comes Next Self-Correcting Puzzle to Teach Sequence
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$12.99
1
$12.99
Melissa & Doug Julia Magnetic Dress-Up Set, Pretend Play, 8 Outfits, Encourages Creativity, 24 Magnetic Pieces, 11.6" H x 8.65" W x 1.05" L
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
Melissa & Doug Joey Magnetic Dress-Up Set (Pretend Play, 6 Outfits, 26 Magnetic Pieces, 11.6" H x 8.65" W x 1.05" L, Great Gift for Girls and Boys - Best for 3, 4, 5 Year Olds and Up)
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Trend Enterprises Community Helpers Puzzle Set
• Amazon Business
$9.94
1
$9.94
Melissa & Doug Disney Mickey Mouse Shapes and Colors Wooden Peg Puzzle (8 pcs)
• Amazon Business
$5.99
1
$5.99
Materials cost
$216.44
Vendor shipping charges
$5.49
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.25
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$255.18
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$45.03
Total project goal
$300.21
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$300.21
4 Donors
-$175.10
Donations toward project cost
-$148.84
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$26.26
match offer
-$125.11
Match offer toward project cost
-$106.34
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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