Help me give my students puzzles and toys to explore with when playing in the sand and water center.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. S. Donnarumma's classroom raised $318
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
I have a class of 18 adorable, energetic, eager-to-learn four year old children. My goal for my students is for them to learn fundamental, age-appropriate skills in a hands-on, fun way. I plan to use these materials during small group and center time activities.
I am asking for different-sized puzzles so I can introduce my students to the concept of putting together a puzzle.
Puzzles help to develop cognitive skills in a variety of ways, as children learn new themes and topics from the puzzles (letters, colors, shapes, animals, etc.). They also build their memory as they remember which pieces fit where. They use critical thinking to work on and complete the puzzle. Puzzles also help with fine motor development. When the puzzle is completed and the child realizes that they were able to do it, it also gives them a sense of accomplishment and pride in their own abilities.
For this project, I am also asking for some toys for our sand and water center. These toys will make this type of play more hands-on and more engaging to play and explore.
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
18 Pack 30 Pieces Puzzles for Kids Ages 3-8 Wooden Kids Puzzles Toddler Puzzles Ages 3-5 Educational Learning Toys Set for Kids Boys and Girls
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$28.99
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$28.99
12 Pack Jigsaw Puzzles for Kids Ages 4-8 - Wooden Toddlers Puzzles 16 Pieces for Kids Party Favor Toys - Preschool Educational Learning Travel Toys for Toddlers 3 4 5 Years Old Boys and Girls
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$21.99
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$21.99
Vileafy 12 Pack Small Animals Puzzles for Kids Ages 3-5 Years Old - Wooden Toddlers Puzzles 9 Pieces for Back-to-School Gifts, Party Toys for Boys and Girls
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$18.59
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$18.59
Vileafy 12Pack Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles Party Favors for Kids Age 4-8 Years Old, Sea Animals Small Toddler Puzzles - Gifts and Travel Puzzles 20 Pieces Per Puzzle with Organza Bags
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$17.09
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$17.09
Melissa & Doug Natural Play Wooden Puzzle: Ready, Set, Go (Four 4-Piece Vehicle Puzzles)
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$16.99
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$16.99
KIDUS Wooden Puzzles for Kids 3 4 5 Years Old, 12 PCS Jigsaw Forest Animal Puzzle Set Toys for Preschool Educational Learning, Great Gift for Age 3-5 Boys and Girls
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$15.99
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$15.99
Marlo&Buzz Animal Joy Wooden Puzzles for Kids Ages 3-5 Years Old, 20 Pieces Colorful Educational Animals Jigsaw Puzzle Toy for Toddlers Children Boys and Girls (12 Themes)
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$15.45
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$15.45
Vileafy Bulk Dinosaurs and Birds Puzzles for Kids Ages 4-8 Years Old, Preschool Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles for Toddlers Party Favors, Travel and Class Prizes (Dinosaurs+Birds)
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$15.19
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$15.19
8 Pieces Kids Beach Sand Shovels Colorful Plastic Rake Beach Sand Sifter Toy Shovel for Teens Garden Beach Toys, 4 Styles (Fresh Style)
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$14.99
1
$14.99
SMALL FISH Stacking Cups Bath Toys for Toddlers, Rainbow Bath Cups for Baby 1-3 Years Old, Safe Infant Nesting Cups with Rubber Duckie for Fun Bath Time, Birthday Stocking Stuffers
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$12.95
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$12.95
Puzzles for Kids Ages 3-5 Year Old 20 Piece Colorful Wooden Puzzles Set of 6 Vibrant Theme Brain Development Learning Toys Set for Boys and Girls (6 Puzzles)
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$12.58
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$12.58
NASHRIO Wooden Puzzles for Toddlers 2-5 Years Old(Set of 6), 9 Pieces Preschool Educational and Learning Animal Jigsaw Puzzle Toy Gift Set for Boys and Girls
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$9.99
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$9.99
SYNARRY 6 Pack Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles for Kids Ages 2-5 Years Old, 9 Pieces Toddlers Animal Puzzles, Educational Preschool Learning Toys for Children Boys and Girls, Best Kids Puzzle Toys & Gifts
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$9.99
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$9.99
Puzzles Toys for Kids for Age 2-5, 9 Pieces Vibrant Wooden Animals & Vehicle Kids Educational Puzzles for Toddlers, Set of 6 Preschool Puzzle Autism Children Puzzles Learning Toys(6 Puzzles)
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$8.99
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Max Fun Puzzles for Kids Ages 3-5, 20 Pieces Wooden Puzzles Dinosaur Puzzles for Toddlers Children Learning Educational Puzzles Boys and Girls Toys for 3+ Year Old (4 Puzzles)
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$8.99
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$8.99
Selickooc 6 Pack 9 Piece Children Colorful Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles for Kids Ages 3-5 for Preschool Boys and Girls Learning Educational Toy Gift.
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$7.99
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$7.99
Materials cost
$236.75
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.55
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$270.30
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$47.70
Total project goal
$318.00
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$318.00
3 Donors
-$152.53
Donations toward project cost
-$145.78
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$6.75
match offer
-$146.49
Match offer toward project cost
-$124.52
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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