Help me give my students tools to support visual-spatial skills. These skills enhance problem-solving and understanding the world in new ways. Geometry as well as disciplines such as art, science, engineering, and even daily life are supported.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Lando's classroom raised $311
This project is fully funded
Celebrating 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
Building visual-spatial skills in students is a great way to help them enhance their problem-solving abilities and understand the world in new ways. These skills are important for geometry and various disciplines, including art, science, engineering, and even daily life. Here are some activities and strategies you can use to help your students build their visual-spatial skills:
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Puzzles & Brain Teasers
Jigsaw puzzles: Start with simple ones and gradually increase the difficulty. Students have to think about how pieces fit together and how the shape of the puzzle changes as they work.
Tangrams: This classic puzzle involves rearranging geometric shapes to form a picture. It helps students understand the relationship between shapes and spatial orientation.
3D puzzles: Puzzles like Rubik's cubes or other 3D spatial puzzles challenge students to think in multiple dimensions.
We are starting with jigsaw puzzles in PreK and will build from there.
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
Melissa & Doug Multi-Fit Metal Wire Puzzle Rack 12 Inches Wide And 0.75 Inches Deep - Puzzle Holder Rack Storage Organizer For Kids,Silver
• Amazon Business
$29.99
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$89.97
Puzzles for Kids Ages 4-6, 10 Pack of 20 Piece Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles for Toddlers Ages 3-5 Jigsaw Puzzle for Toddler Children Learning Educational Puzzles Toys for Boys and Girls.
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
Puzzles for Kids Ages 4-8, 4 Pack Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles 60 Pieces Animal Dinosaur Puzzle Preschool Educational Learning Toys Set for Boys and Girls
• Amazon Business
$13.86
1
$13.86
Wooden Puzzles for Kids Ages 3-5 | 4-6, 4 Packs 24 Piece Colorful Wooden Puzzles for Toddler Children, Learning Educational Puzzles Toys for 3 4 5 6 Boys and Girls (Size 11.8"X8.9")…
• Amazon Business
$13.86
1
$13.86
Melissa & Doug Pets 4-in-1 Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles in a Storage Box (48 pcs) - FSC Certified
• Amazon Business
$12.79
1
$12.79
Melissa & Doug Vehicles 4-in-1 Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles in a Storage Box (48 pcs) - FSC Certified
• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
TOP BRIGHT 48 Piece Puzzles for Kids Ages 4-8 - Construction Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles for Toddlers 4 Year Old
• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
TOP BRIGHT 48 Piece Puzzles for Kids Ages 4-8 - Rocket Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles for Toddlers 4 Year Old
• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
Melissa & Doug Dinosaurs 4-in-1 Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles in a Storage Box (48 pcs) - FSC Certified
• Amazon Business
$11.70
1
$11.70
Melissa & Doug Farm 4-in-1 Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles in a Storage Box (48 pcs total), 12
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
TOP BRIGHT 24 Piece Puzzles for Kids Ages 3-5 - Fire Rescue Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle with Storage Tray
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
TOP BRIGHT 24 Piece Toddler Puzzles 3 Year Old - Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles for Kids Ages 4-8 - Forest Animals
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
Melissa & Doug Construction Vehicles 4-in-1 Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles in a Box (48 pcs) - FSC Certified
• Amazon Business
$8.39
1
$8.39
Materials cost
$230.50
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.46
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$263.96
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$46.58
Total project goal
$310.54
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$310.54
8 Donors
-$155.27
Donations toward project cost
-$131.98
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$23.29
match offer
-$155.27
Match offer toward project cost
-$131.98
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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