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Ms. Seigel from Enid, OK is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Puzzles Are Good for My Brain!

Help me give my students some brain teasers, puzzles and relaxing games to relax after stressful testing.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Seigel's classroom raised $622

This project is fully funded

My Project

Help me give my students puzzles, mazes, and brain teasers to develop memory skills, as well as an ability to plan, test ideas and solve problems.

Puzzles are good for the brain.

Studies have shown that doing jigsaw puzzles can improve cognition and visual-spatial reasoning. The act of putting the pieces of a puzzle together requires concentration and improves short-term memory and problem solving. Jigsaw puzzles exercise the left and right sides of your brain at once. Your left brain is logical and works in a linear fashion, while your right brain is creative and intuitive. When you're doing a jigsaw puzzle, both sides are engaged. Think of it as a mental workout that improves your problem-solving skills and attention span. It's no surprise that Bill Gates admits to being an avid puzzler.

Ms. Seigel Monroe Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

323 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Wooden Puzzles for Adults,Wooden Animals Shaped Puzzles,Unique Shaped Jigsaw Puzzles,Magic Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles, Wood Puzzles Adult, Unique Puzzles (L-15.1”x 10.3”, Labrador) • Amazon Business $46.99 1 $46.99
Raykul Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles, Mysterious Dragon Wooden Puzzles for Adults Teens, Extra Smile Size Dragon Puzzle Gift, 180 Unique Animal Shape Jigsaw Pieces, Ideal Family Game, M-13.8 x 9.8in-180pcs • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Find it Games - Kids Edition - The Original Hidden Object Search Adventure - Age 8+ • Amazon Business $24.74 1 $24.74
Travel Game - Find It Games - "Sports Edition" - The Original Hidden Object Search Adventure • Amazon Business $24.74 1 $24.74
Find it Games - Original Version - The Orignal Hidden Object Search Adventure • Amazon Business $24.74 1 $24.74
Find it Games - Glitz and Glamour - The Original Hidden Object Search Adventure • Amazon Business $24.74 1 $24.74
Agirlgle Matching Game Puzzle Games Wooden Building Cubes Desktop Family Game Cubes Toy Intelligence Development Toy Kit Educational Logical Thinking Memory Board Game for Kids Adults Todlers Party • Amazon Business $21.96 1 $21.96
Owl Wooden Puzzles for Adults Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles Owl Animal Shape Colorful Puzzles Funny Bird Puzzles Animal Shaped Craft Toy with Storage Bag and Storage Box for Boys Girls Present (Style 1) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Roxenda Speed Cube Set, Speed Cube Bundle of 2x2 3x3 Megaminx Pyramid Cube and Magic Rainbow Ball Smoothly Magic Cubes Collection for Kids & Adults [5 Pack] • Amazon Business $19.79 1 $19.79
TKTM 3 Types Liquid Motion Bubbler Liquid Timers for Kids Sensory Fidget Toys Small Calming Toys Autism Toy • Amazon Business $19.12 1 $19.12
Perplexus, Revolution Runner Motorized Motion 3D Gravity Maze Game Brain Teaser Fidget Toy Puzzle Ball, for Kids Ages 9 and up • Amazon Business $18.08 1 $18.08
Briarpatch I Spy Dig In Game-, Multi (06101) • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
University Games Charades Kids on Stage Tin Multi, small • Amazon Business $13.14 1 $13.14
YongnKids Amaze 3D Gravity Memory Sequential Maze Ball Puzzle Toy Gifts for Kids Adults - Challenges Game Lover Tiny Balls Brain Teasers Game (Blue) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Puzzle Toy 3D Magic Ball Brain Teasers Toy Intelligence Game Gifts for Kids Adults - Hard Challenges Game Tiny Maze Cube Balls • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Skillmatics Educational Game: Boredom Buster | Reusable Activity Mats with Dry Erase Marker | Easter Gifts, Travel Toy & Learning Tool for Ages 3-6 • Amazon Business $12.97 1 $12.97
Skillmatics Educational Game: Boredom Buster | Reusable Activity Mats with Dry Erase Marker | Easter Gifts, Travel Toy & Learning Tool for Ages 3-6 • Amazon Business $12.97 1 $12.97
Coogam Wooden Hexagon Puzzle for Kid Adults - Shape Pattern Block Tangram Brain Teaser Toy Geometry Logic IQ Game STEM Montessori Educational Gift for All Ages Challenge • Amazon Business $10.98 1 $10.98
Challenging Mazes for Kids: 75 Full-Color Mazes Including Find-the-Item and 3-D Fun! • Amazon Business $10.23 1 $10.23
CUBIDI® Original Rainbowball - Brain Teaser for Kids - Color-Matching 3D Puzzle - Fidget Ball - Toy for Boys & Girls Age 5 and Up - Present for Birthday Christmas Easter Education Toys for Kids 8-12 • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Coogam Wooden Blocks Puzzle Brain Teasers Toy Tangram Jigsaw Intelligence Colorful 3D Russian Blocks Game STEM Montessori Educational Gift for Kids (40 Pcs) • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Fun Mazes for Kids Ages 6-10: 50 Mazes - Easy to Challenging • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Fun and Challenging Mazes for Kids 8-12: An Amazing Maze Activity Book for Kids (Maze Books for Kids) • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
Mazes For Kids Ages 8-12: Car Ride Activities for Kids 9-12 | Maze Book for Kids Ages 8-12, 8-10, 9-12 | Mazes Activity Book (Problem-Solving Activity Book for Kids) • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
Amazing 3D Mazes Activity Book For Kids 7-12: Fun and Amazing Maze Activity Book for Kids (Mazes Activity for Kids Ages 7-12) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$426.97

Vendor shipping charges

 $30.05

Sales tax

 $34.80

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$528.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$93.22

Total project goal

$621.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $621.44

1 Donor

-$264.11

Donations toward project cost

-$264.11

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$310.72

Match offer toward project cost

-$264.11

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.61

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$46.61

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 $0.00

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