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Mrs. Urban from North Charleston, SC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Puzzles for Thought

Help me give my students puzzles for mental stimulation, critical thinking and fun.

  • $614 goal

This project expired on May 4, 2024.

This project expired on May 4, 2024.

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Engaging in puzzles and brain teasers is an invaluable strategy to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students. These intellectual challenges require individuals to approach problems from multiple angles, analyze information, and devise creative solutions.

By solving puzzles, students enhance their cognitive abilities, sharpen their analytical thinking, and develop a systematic approach to problem-solving.

The diverse nature of puzzles, ranging from mazes, brainteasers and wooden puzzles ensures that students encounter various problem-solving scenarios. As they tackle these challenges, students not only enhance their ability to think critically but also cultivate patience, perseverance, and a willingness to explore alternative strategies.

Moreover, the enjoyment derived from successfully unraveling a complex puzzle serves as a powerful motivator, encouraging students to apply these refined problem-solving skills in academic and real-world situations. Overall, puzzles and brain teasers play a pivotal role in nurturing a generation of analytical thinkers adept at navigating the complexities of an ever-evolving world.

All my students are special and unique and I want to be able to cultivate creative thinking anyway that I can.

Mrs. Urban Matilda F Dunston 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.

North Charleston, SC 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

400 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Magnetic Cube Block- Children's Educational Soma Cube Toys Magnetic Tiles for Kids Stress Relief Toy Puzzle Cubes to Develops Intelligence, Ideal for Birthday Gifts (Crystal) • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
Brain Teaser Puzzles for Adults and Kids 24Pack | Mini Games Brain Games for Kids 4-8-12 | Mini Puzzles Bead Maze Ball Party Favors for Kids Ideas Stocking Stuffers for Teens and Adults • Amazon Business $27.95 1 $27.95
Gamieac 3D Maze Ball Puzzle Games for Kids, Set of 4, Includes 4 Brain Teaser Puzzles in Varying Difficulty Levels, Stress Relieving Travel and Brain Games for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $27.43 1 $27.43
Gamie Number Slide Puzzles for Kids, Set of 24, Pocket-Sized Brain Teaser Puzzles, Number Learning Educational Toys for Kids, Great as Goodie Bag Stuffers, Party Favors, and Teacher Awards • Amazon Business $24.49 1 $24.49
BSIRI XO Blocks (L) Tic Tac Toe Board Games-Ideal for Kids Games, Family Games and Game Night for Adults, Farmhouse Decor for Coffee Table Decor, Unique Gifts • Amazon Business $10.39 2 $20.78
Amazaque Brain Teaser Puzzles for Kids, Teens, and Adults - Mind Game Puzzle Set - 3D Unlock Interlock Toy Desk Toys for Office - Suitable for IQ, Logic Test, Fidgeting and Pastime - Hand Puzzles • Amazon Business $20.49 1 $20.49
Learning Resources Mental Blox Jr. Early Logic Game - 8 Pieces, Ages 4+ Educational Games for Kids, Brain Teaser Games and Puzzles, STEM Games, 3-D Puzzles, Critical Thinking for Kids • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Brain Teaser Puzzle for Adults Puzzles Metal Hole Lock Adult Educational Toy Jigsaw IQ Puzzle (Green) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Brain Teaser Puzzle for Adults Puzzles Metal Hole Lock Adult Educational Toy Jigsaw IQ Puzzle (Red) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Brain Teaser Puzzle for Adults Puzzles Metal Hole Lock Adult Educational Toy Jigsaw IQ Puzzle (Blue) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Brain Teaser Puzzle for Adults Puzzles Metal Hole Lock Adult Educational Toy Jigsaw IQ Puzzle (Orange) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Yilloog Metal Brain Teaser Puzzles Set of 36 with Pouch, Steel IQ Puzzle Games Physics Mind Metal Puzzles for Adults Basket Stocking Stuffers for Teen Boys Girls Kids Desk Trinkets Challenge Gifts • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
Brain Teaser Puzzle for Adults Puzzles Metal Hole Lock Adult Educational Toy Jigsaw IQ Puzzle (Ferrous) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
MARBLE Hanayama Cast Metal Brain Teaser Puzzle • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Learning Resources Mental Blox Go! 30 Games and Puzzles, Ages 5+ Educational Travel Games for Kids, Brain Teaser Games and Puzzles, STEM Games, 3-D Puzzles, Critical Thinking for Kids • Amazon Business $16.59 1 $16.59
Ajuny Handcrafted Indian Wooden Round Labyrinth Ball Maze Puzzle Board Game Challenging Education Game, Brain Teaser for Kids, Adults (8 Inches) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Diamond Hanayama Cast Metal Brain Teaser Puzzle _ New 2017 Design _ Level 1 Difficulty Rating • Amazon Business $15.19 1 $15.19
Bamboo 3D Puzzle Metal Brain Teasers Puzzles Mind Game Toys Set for Teens and Adults Pack of 12pcs • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
BePuzzled | Hourglass Hanayama Metal Brainteaser Puzzle Mensa Rated Level 6, for Ages 12 and Up • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
BePuzzled | Infinity Hanayama Metal Brainteaser Puzzle Mensa Rated Level 6, for Ages 12 and Up • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
BePuzzled | Quartet Hanayama Metal Brainteaser Puzzle Mensa Rated Level 6, for Ages 12 and Up • Amazon Business $10.88 1 $10.88
BePuzzled | Helix Hanayama Metal Brainteaser Puzzle Mensa Rated Level 5, for Ages 12 and Up • Amazon Business $10.88 1 $10.88
BePuzzled |Cross Hanayama Cast Metal Brain Teaser Puzzle Level 3 Mensa-Rated Puzzles for Kids and Adults Ages 12 and Up • Amazon Business $10.88 1 $10.88
BePuzzled | Spiral Hanayama Metal Brainteaser Puzzle Mensa Rated Level 5, for Ages 12 and Up • Amazon Business $10.78 1 $10.78
BePuzzled |Coil Hanayama Metal Brainteaser Puzzle Mensa Rated Level 3, for Ages 12 and Up • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97
Wooden Puzzles for Kids,Brain Teaser Puzzles for Adults,STEM Montessori Educational Hexagon Puzzles Shape Pattern Block Family Games Portable Gift for All Ages Challenge • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49

Materials cost

$452.65

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $31.91

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$521.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$92.00

Total project goal

$613.35

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