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Mrs. McGuire from Corona, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Puzzling Adventures: Empowering Minds Through Education

Help me give my students puzzles; valuable educational tools that foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and spatial reasoning skills

  • $465 goal

This project expired on July 7, 2024.

This project expired on July 7, 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

As educators dedicated to providing engaging and enriching learning experiences, we are seeking support to provide puzzles for our students.

Puzzles are more than just fun activities—they are valuable educational tools that foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and spatial reasoning skills.

They also promote collaboration, creativity, and perseverance, all of which are essential for academic success and personal growth.

Unfortunately, many of our students do not have access to puzzles at home or in our classrooms. That's why we are turning to generous individuals like you for help.

Your donation will enable us to acquire a variety of puzzles that will benefit students of all ages and abilities. From jigsaw puzzles and brain teasers to logic puzzles and spatial puzzles, these resources will provide our students with endless opportunities for learning, exploration, and fun.

By investing in our puzzle project, you will empower our students to become confident, independent learners who are eager to tackle challenges and explore new ideas. Your generosity will not only enrich their educational experiences but also inspire them to think creatively and approach problems with confidence and resilience.

Mrs. McGuire PS 92 Harry T Stewart Senior Grades PreK-2

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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.

Corona, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters of 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

45 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Alphabet Sounds Picture Puzzles • Lakeshore Learning Materials $159.00 1 $159.00
Lakeshore Build & Play Logic Puzzles - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $89.99 1 $89.99
Craftstory 144 Pcs Shapes Felt-Board for Toddlers, Preschool Classroom Must Haves Learning Activities Tangram Toys Teacher Aide 3.5 Ft Large Wall Hang Sensory Activities Kit • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
7 Pack Wooden Puzzles for Toddlers 2 3 4 5 Years Old - 7 Colorful Chunky Wood Peg Puzzles for Kids Ages 2-5, Alphabet Shape Numbers Fruits Sea Animals Dinosaur Zoo - Educational Toddler Learning Toys • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Melissa & Doug Around the House Sound Puzzle - Wooden Peg Puzzle (8 pcs) - Chunky Puzzles, Wooden Puzzle With Knobs, Wooden Sound Puzzles For Toddlers Ages 2+ • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
The Learning Journey: Puzzle Doubles - Giant ABC & 123 Train Floor Puzzles - Large Floor Puzzles For Kids Ages 3-5 - Award Winning Toys • Amazon Business $12.94 1 $12.94
Melissa & Doug The Wheels on the Bus Sound Puzzle - School Bus Puzzle, Wooden Puzzle For Kids and Toddlers Ages 2+ • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$346.89

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.45

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$394.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$69.62

Total project goal

$464.16

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