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Mrs. Diede from Spanish Fork, UT is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Puzzles for Thinking

Help me give my students puzzles and brain teaser to teach thinking skills.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Diede's classroom raised $223

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My Project

Brain teasers and puzzles are valuable tools for students as they enhance critical thinking, problem-solving, and cognitive abilities. Engaging with these activities promotes mental agility, encourages creativity, and improves concentration. By challenging students to think outside the box, puzzles foster resilience and perseverance in tackling complex tasks. They also provide opportunities for collaborative learning, as students often work together to solve problems. Incorporating brain teasers into the curriculum can make learning more enjoyable and dynamic, helping students develop a growth mindset. Ultimately, these activities prepare students for real-world challenges by honing essential skills in a fun, interactive manner.

Mrs. Diede Sierra Bonita Elementary School Grades 3-5 Spanish Fork, UT View local requests 100 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
TOY Life 64 Pcs Magnetic Building Blocks for Toddlers Age 3-5 - Magnetic Blocks for Kids Ages 3-8 - Preschool Creative Stem Building Toys • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
330 pcs Building Blocks, Educational Building Toys Stem Toys Building Discs Sets Interlocking Solid Plastic for Preschool Toddlers Girls and Boys by Winlip • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Brain Teaser Puzzles for Kids Teens and Adults 12Pcs,Mind Game Puzzle Set, 3D Plastic Unlock Interlock Toy, Desk Toys for Office for Adults,Suitable for IQ,Logic Test, Fidgeting and Pastime • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
fishwisdom 100 Piece Donuts Jigsaw Puzzle for Kids Teens Age 4-8 Gift Family Time (Cupcakes) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
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 $9.99 1 $9.99
2 Pack Wooden Russian Blocks Puzzle + Hexagon Puzzles for Kids & Adults, Wooden Block Puzzle Intelligence Brain Teasers Toy Logic Game STEM Educational Gift for Children • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Logic Puzzles for Kids ASges 10 to 13: Perfectly Logical Challenging Fun Brain Teasers| Math Puzzle Books for Middle School • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
LELEMON Puzzles for Kids Ages 4-8,Donut Puzzle 100 Piece Puzzles for Kids in a Metal Box, Educational Kids Puzzles Jigsaw Puzzles 100 Piece Puzzle Games Puzzle Toys for Girls and Boys • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
FFTROC Wooden Puzzles for Kids Ages 4-8 8-10 Thick Colorful 3D Russian Blocks and Brain Teaser Tangram Jigsaw STEM Intelligence Toys Educational Gift for Toddlers 3 4 5 6 7 Years Old Boys Girls • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
LELEMON Puzzles for Kids Ages 4-6,Underwater World 100 Piece Puzzles for Kids in a Metal Box, Educational Jigsaw Puzzles 100 Piece Puzzle Games Puzzle Toys for Girls and Boys • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
1001 Fun Things to Find: The Ultimate Seek-and-Find Activity Book: Time Yourself, Challenge Your Friends, Train Your Brain (Happy Fox Books) 25 Hidden Object Puzzles for Kids Age 6-10 (Beat the Clock) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
LELEMON Puzzles for Kids Ages 4-6, Jungle Puzzle 60 Piece Puzzles for Kids in a Metal Box, Educational Kids Puzzles Jigsaw Puzzles Childrens Puzzle Games Puzzle Toys for Girls and Boys • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
LELEMON Puzzles for Kids Ages 4-6, Farm 60 Piece Puzzles for Kids in a Metal Box, Educational Jigsaw Puzzles Childrens Puzzle Games Puzzle Toys for Girls and Boys • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$156.83

Vendor shipping charges

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Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$189.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$33.38

Total project goal

$222.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $222.56

2 Donors

-$111.28

Donations toward project cost

-$94.59

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.69

Matching donations from our partners

-$111.28

Match offers toward project cost

-$94.59

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.69

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