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Mr. Zack from Los Angeles, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Puzzles for Productive Play

Help me give my students a productive and enriching way to relax with puzzles. These will allow my students to do work while they play. The paper cutter and corner rounder will allow me to create learning materials!

  • $495 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

My K-2nd grade students with autism are constantly on the move. They are always looking for things to do. One of the most challenging parts of my job is to keep the students busy so they keep learning and stay out of mischief.

These puzzles and other toys will go a long way in helping them spend their time on productive play.

Between instructional periods, there are breaks in our days. The students can spend this time on structured tasks, or they can spend this time wandering. Please help me offer them something productive and important to do.

I have also requested a paper cutter and corner rounder so that I can create my learning materials by myself from my computer and printer.

Mr. Zack Wilton Place Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

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

6 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
FF431 - Moods Emotions Puzzle Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.50 1 $99.50
PP282 - Magnetic Color Maze • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
CA201 - Cuddly Puppy Weighted Shoulder Wrap • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
DD562 - Trace Write Number Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $32.99 1 $32.99
Puzzle Huddle Shapes and Learning 15 Pieces • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $11.95 2 $23.90
Cricut 13" Portable Trimmer, White (2008761) • Staples $21.99 1 $21.99
LA649 - Lakeshore Puzzle Rack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Little Likes Kids Joyful Carousel 24 Piece Puzzle • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $15.00 1 $15.00
Puzzle Huddle Future Chefs Kids 15 Pieces • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 1 $12.00
Puzzle Huddle Chemistry Girl 15 Pieces • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $11.95 1 $11.95
Paper Corner Rounder 3 in 1 （R4mm+R7mm+R10mm）， Corner Punches for Paper Crafts， Corner Cutter ，Envelope Punch Board ，Hole Puncher， Laminate, DIY Projects, Photo Cutter,Card Making and Scrapbooking • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Fidget Octopus - Spinner Pop Toy • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $8.00 1 $8.00

Materials cost

$354.29

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.00

Sales tax

 $25.93

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$420.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.21

Total project goal

$494.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $494.74

2 Donors

-$300.49

Donations toward project cost

-$274.77

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.72

match offer

-$171.48

Match offer toward project cost

-$145.76

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.72

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$22.77

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

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