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Mrs. Leslie Snyder from Casa Grande, AZ is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Taking the Gifted a Step Further!

My students need activities to enhance their learning and challenge their critical thinking, including "One Minute Mysteries" and "TIME for Kids".

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Leslie Snyder's classroom raised $395

This project is fully funded

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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.

Arizona students are up for the Critical Thinking Challenge!I service grades K through 5 in a school district that is in one of the worst money crunches ever. Many of my students are At-Risk, as well having gifted intelligence.

Our district does not have the luxury of spending money on extra supplies that fall outside the category of "standard" academics. As I service the gifted students in our district, I am limited as to what I can offer them on a daily basis. My students LOVE critical thinking games, and are interested in working with each other to figure things out.

The three critical thinking game books that I have chosen are ones that can be used over and over, not just for one day. There are a wide variety of activities that my students can try. The books are connected to science, math, and logic. I have also chosen two magazine subscriptions. As much as our district would love to supply these for my students, the money just is not there. By having the magazines on hand, we can discuss current events and look at literature in an analytical manner. I have selected two magazines to address both of these needs.

Your gracious contribution will make a HUGE difference in academic lives of my students. It is true that my students are gifted and have all passed the "state" test; however, it is VITAL that we (as teachers) keep these gifted students interested in school and learning.

Mrs. Leslie Snyder Desert Willow 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.

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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

25 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Critical Squares: Games of Critical Thinking and Understanding Shari Tishman, Albert G. Andrade • Barnes and Noble $24.30 1 $24.30
READ (For Orders of 10 or More Subscriptions) • Weekly Reader $10.15 10 $101.50
One Minute Mysteries: Solve 'em with Science! Eric Yoder, Natalie Yoder • Barnes and Noble $8.95 1 $8.95
180 Icebreakers to Strengthen Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills Imogene Forte, Anna Quinn (Editor), Sandra Schurr • Barnes and Noble $11.69 1 $11.69
TIME For Kids Magazine- World Report Edition w/ TFK Around the World (grades 4-6). Pricing is valid for orders placed after March 2008. After August 15th of current school year, pricing will remain in effect but TIME For Kids reserves the right to prorate issue quantity and free gifts. Only valid for orders in quantities of 10 or more. Orders for less than 10 subscriptions will NOT be fulfilled. • Time for Kids $4.88 25 $122.00

Materials cost

$268.44

Vendor shipping charges

$26.84

Sales tax

$15.03

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$9.00

Total project cost

$323.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$70.98

Total project goal

$394.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$394.33

2 Donors

-$394.33

Donations toward project cost

-$323.35

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$70.98

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$0.00

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