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Mrs. Hendrix from Oklahoma City, OK is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Puzzling Minds and Gaming Discoveries: Enhancing Learning Through Interactive Play

Help me give my students games and puzzles for learning and playing together!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Hendrix's classroom raised $1,087

This project is fully funded

My Project

Providing learning games and puzzles to students is an opportunity to build many important academic and life skills after the COVID-19 lockdown. Teaching teamwork, problem-solving, challenging creative and analytical thought processes, and reducing stress are just a few benefits of this type of play. Games build communication skills and promote literacy. Players often need to speak clearly, describe objects without using key words, and listen to information that other players are giving them. Games involve logical, systematic thinking and can require quick decision-making. The simple act of having fun can boost serotonin, relieve symptoms of anxiety, and increase enthusiasm in other areas of life.

Mrs. Hendrix Nichols Hills Elementary School 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.

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More than half 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

425 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Rose Home Fashion 1500PCS Folding Puzzle Table, Puzzle Board with Foldable Legs and 4 Drawers & Cover, 34" x 26" Wooden Puzzle Table for Bed, Puzzle Tables for Adults, Portable Folding Puzzle Tray • Amazon Business $80.99 2 $161.98
Basic Fun Speak & Spell Electronic Game,7-18 years • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
Logic Tangram Set with Play Cards Wooden Puzzle Game • Amazon Business $29.95 2 $59.90
Large 4-in-a-Row Game - Giant Outdoor Family Fun, Jumbo Lawn & Patio Game for Adults & Kids | Perfect Outdoor Games, Backyard Carnival Floor Games & Giant Connect 4 Yard Game in Red, Blue & Yellow • Amazon Business $52.99 1 $52.99
Magnetic Tiles Building Blocks for Kids, STEM Approved Educational Toys,3D Magnet Puzzles Stacking Blocks for Boys Girls,100 PCS Advanced Set with 2 Cars… • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Pedometer Step Counter Walking Running Pedometer Portable LCD Pedometer with Calories Burned and Steps Counting for Jogging Hiking Running Walking (16 Pcs, Black) • Amazon Business $45.99 1 $45.99
ropoda 3.5" Giant Wooden Yard Dice Set for Outdoor Fun, Barbeque, Party Events, Backyard Games, Lawn Games Includes 6 Dice, Collapsible Bucket, Score Cards & Dry Erase Marker • Amazon Business $39.98 1 $39.98
SWOOC Games - Giant Tic Tac Toe Game Outdoor Game | 3ft x 3ft | Instant Setup, No Assembly | Tic Tac Toe Bean Bag Toss with Rope Game Board | Large Tic Tac Toss Across Yard Game for Kids & Family • Amazon Business $39.95 1 $39.95
Jumbo Checkers Board Game Mat and Giant Tic Tac Toe 3-in-1 Set for Kids and Adults, Outdoor Toy Checker Rug with 24 Pcs and Storage Bag, Board Games for Family Night Party • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
Juegoal Outdoor Yard Games Set with Durable Buckets and Balls, Toss Game Throwing Game for Beach, Camping, Lawn and Backyard • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Learning Resources Hundred Activity Mat - 57 Pieces, Ages 5+ Math Learning Games for Kids, Educational and Fun Games for Kids • Amazon Business $27.73 1 $27.73
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Brainometry - 34 Pieces, Ages 5+ STEM Toys for Kids, Brain Teaser Toys and Games, Kindergarten Games • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
Ravensburger Super Mario 200 Piece Jigsaw Puzzles for Kids Age 8 Years Up - Extra Large Pieces • Amazon Business $23.95 1 $23.95
LIKEE Alphabet Number Flash Cards Wooden Letter Puzzle ABC Sight Words Match Games Counting Board Preschool Educational Montessori Toys for Toddlers Boys Girls 3+ Years (36 Cards& 37 Block) • Amazon Business $22.49 1 $22.49
Upgraded Magnetic Blocks Tough Tiles STEM Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls Learning by Playing Games for Toddlers Kids, Compatible with Major Brands Building Blocks - STARTER SET • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Bicycle Jacquard Premium Playing Cards, Silver and Emerald Green, 1 Deck • Amazon Business $9.28 2 $18.56
​UNO Junior Card Game for Kids with Simple Rules, Levels of Play and Animal Matching for 2-4 Players • Amazon Business $9.02 2 $18.04
Ravensburger -Solar System - 300 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle for Kids – Every Piece is Unique, Pieces Fit Together Perfectly • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Ravensburger 12891 Animals of The Savannah 200 Piece Puzzle for Kids - Every Piece is Unique, Pieces Fit Together Perfectly, Yellow • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Ravensburger Halloween House 300 XXL Piece Jigsaw Puzzle for Kids - 13264 - Every Piece is Unique, Pieces Fit Together Perfectly • Amazon Business $15.30 1 $15.30
Bicycle Cats Playing Cards Designed by Lisa Parker, Black • Amazon Business $6.59 2 $13.18
Bicycle Unicorn Playing Cards • Amazon Business $5.99 2 $11.98

Materials cost

$814.91

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$66.42

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.22

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$923.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$162.98

Total project goal

$1,086.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,086.53

2 Donors

-$1,086.53

Donations toward project cost

-$923.55

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$162.98

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