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Ms. Martinucci from Chicago, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Who Likes Puzzles?

Help me give my students puzzles so they can learn to communicate and engage!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Martinucci's classroom raised $179

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.

My Project

Puzzles are great for kids to grow their wonderful minds! During the winter it is very tough because our children will barely get outside. Puzzles are fun and easy and multiple students can engage, socialize, and get to know each other. So many kids these days struggle with socialization and it is really important to figure out ways to help students close this gap. Education is one way, but it is also important to figure out ways aside from education to help students get to know each other and grow!

Ms. Martinucci Little Village Academy Grades 6-8

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Nearly all 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

80 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Melissa & Doug Sea Life Floor Puzzle - 48 Pieces • Kaplan Early Learning Company $20.66 1 $20.66
Melissa & Doug - Floor Puzzle Underwater • Teachers' School Supply $16.99 1 $16.99
Melissa & Doug - Solar System Floor Puzzle • Teachers' School Supply $16.99 1 $16.99
TOP BRIGHT 100 Piece Puzzles for Kids Ages 4-8 - Urban Jigsaw Puzzle for 4 5 Year Old • Amazon Business $15.79 1 $15.79
100 Piece Jigsaw Puzzles,100 Piece Adult Children Puzzles, Jigsaw Puzzles 100 Pieces Suitable for Adults Children • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
100 Piece Jigsaw Puzzles,100 Piece Adult Children Puzzles, Jigsaw Puzzles 100 Pieces Suitable for Adults Children • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
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
Aoumi 100 Piece Puzzles for Kids Ages 4-8 Colorful Cupcake Jigsaw Puzzle for Toddlers 3-5 Years Old Boys Girls Preschool Educational Fun Game Learning Puzzle Toys for Children Idea Kids Birthday Gifts • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$116.39

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.74

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$151.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.80

Total project goal

$178.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $178.68

1 Donor

-$178.68

Donations toward project cost

-$151.88

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.80

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