Help me give my students logic games and puzzles to support problem solving and critical thinking skills.
$459 goal
This project expired on August 29, 2025.
This project expired on August 29, 2025.
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Gifted students often crave challenges that go beyond traditional classroom learning. Logic games, puzzles, and timeless tools like Tetris provide essential enrichment by stimulating critical thinking, spatial reasoning, and creative problem-solving.
These activities help develop perseverance, mental flexibility, and collaboration skills—key traits for lifelong learning and innovation.
Many gifted classrooms operate with limited resources, making outside support vital. Your donation can help cultivate young minds by turning fun, hands-on activities into powerful opportunities for intellectual growth. It is a simple, yet meaningful way to support the potential of exceptional learners.
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
110 students impacted
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Materials cost
$331.81
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$22.90
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.98
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$389.69
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$68.77
Total project goal
$458.46
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Phillips and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
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