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Ms. Slaton from San Leandro, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Silent Puzzles...Shhhh

Help me give my students Jigsaw puzzles that they will piece together in groups, silently, to work on teamwork, strategy, and non-verbal communication.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Slaton's classroom raised $241

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

We are a diverse school with kids from all different backgrounds, speaking a variety of languages, and coming from various socio-economic families. One of the amazing things about our school is that we make it a point to embrace and celebrate our diversity on campus as a way of bringing us together. The most effective learning will occur in an environment that celebrates and honors the diversity that our students bring with them each and every day. Students need to be embraced, supported, and honored for their differences, contributions, and beauty. Consequently, they build confidence and comfort and become more open and willing to participate and learn. This silent cooperative puzzles project is designed to promote collaboration, critical thinking, and communication skills among my students.

In this activity, each student will work in small groups to complete jigsaw puzzles, with a twist – they must do so in complete silence.

This challenge will require effective non-verbal communication, strategy, and teamwork to successfully complete the puzzle. The activity will be conducted during a designated class period and will offer a unique and memorable learning experience.

I believe that this project will be a valuable addition to our classroom, and it aligns with our educational goals to foster a positive and collaborative learning environment. Your support would make a significant difference in bringing this project to life.

Ms. Slaton Bancroft Middle School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

San Leandro, CA 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

100 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ravensburger Let's Play Ball! 200 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle for Kids – Every Piece is Unique, Pieces Fit Together Perfectly • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
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
Bits and Pieces - 200 Piece Large Piece Family Jigsaw Puzzle for Adults & Kids - 15" x 19" - Cats in Flower Pots - 200 pc Kitten Colorful Bloom Butterfly Sweet Cute Garden Jigsaw by Makiko • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
Bits and Pieces - 200 Piece Large Piece Family Jigsaw Puzzle for Adults & Kids - 15" x 19" - World of Huge Dinosaurs - 200 pc Flying Skies Creatures Prehistoric Colorful Jigsaw • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
Bits and Pieces - 200 Piece Large Piece Family Jigsaw Puzzle for Adults & Kids - 15" x 19" - Kitten & Puppy - 200 pc Cute Baby Animals Dog Cat Jigsaw by Adrian Chesterman • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Masterpieces 200 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle for Kids - #Selfies Goofy Grins - 14"x19" • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Ceaco - Disney Friends - Disney Diner - Oversized 200 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Ceaco - Disney Friends - Live Action Little Mermaid - 200 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Ceaco - Mermaid Wishes - 200 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle • Amazon Business $10.17 1 $10.17
EuroGraphics Exploring The Solar System 200 - Piece Puzzle • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Ceaco - Disney Friends - Encanto - 200 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle • Amazon Business $8.97 1 $8.97
Ceaco Disney Friends Moana Jigsaw Puzzle, 200 Pieces, 5" • Amazon Business $8.88 1 $8.88
Ceaco - Tween Dream - 200 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$157.90

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$14.45

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$204.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.13

Total project goal

$240.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$240.85

1 Donor

-$240.85

Donations toward project cost

-$204.72

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.13

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$0.00

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