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Mrs. Paine from Middleburg, FL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Puzzles and STEM in the Library

Help me give my students new STEM items and puzzles to enjoy during their library time.

  • $208 goal

This project expired on September 12, 2025.

This project expired on September 12, 2025.

My Project

Our school is actively working to increase STEM implementation throughout the school day. Our youngest students need the opportunity to increase their fine motor skills, imagination, critical thinking, and perseverance through free build time. These Ravensburger puzzles will combine a love of reading and a love of STEM.

Due to the nature of these puzzles students will need to demonstrate grit, perseverance, resilience, problem solving, critical thinking, and self management.

Specifically, students will be working on personal responsibility and critical thinking and problem solving.

Mrs. Paine Doctors Inlet Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Middleburg, FL 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

550 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Brainometry Classroom Set, Kids Games, Puzzles, Sensory Toys, Classroom Must Haves, Montessori Toys, 3D Puzzle, Brain Games, Math Manipulatives, Puzzles for Kids • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99
RAINBOW TOYFROG Straw Constructor Toys Stem Building Toys - 300 Pcs Straw Connectors Toy Building Sets Kids Toys for Boys & Girls - Straw Building Set Engineering Kit - Autism Toys STEM Games • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Ravensburger Super Mario 200 Piece Jigsaw Puzzles for Kids Age 8 Years Up - Extra Large Pieces • Amazon Business $15.65 1 $15.65
Buffalo Games - Pokémon - Fan Favorites - 300 Large Piece Jigsaw Puzzle Multicolor, 21.25"L X 15"W • Amazon Business $11.00 1 $11.00

Materials cost

$144.63

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Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$176.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$31.20

Total project goal

$208.00

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