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Dr. Montgomery from Pascagoula, MS is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building a Think Tank

Help me give my students opportunities to work independently on STEM and Thinking Skills with Magna Tiles, Marble Runs, and a variety of inquiry based building and puzzle games.

  • $994 goal

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My Project

In my gifted classroom, students love theme-based learning and open ended exploration. It is always so rewarding to see students discover their strengths and weaknesses through inquiry and investigation. Their favorite part of our lessons is exploring the possibilities using hands-on manipulatives.

I love to spark the imagination and curiosity of my students.

We begin with discussing our theme, then move to challenges based on that theme. For example, using magna tiles or building straws, students reconstructed landmarks from the seven continents and wrote details and problem solving techniques about their creations.

When we work on thinking skills games, students must identify the type of thinking they are using to solve a puzzle or play a game, diving deeper into their metacognitive abilities. Our novel study, Matilda, has allowed my students to reflect upon their own giftedness and review their affective skills.

Dr. Montgomery Cherokee Elementary School Grades 3-5

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At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Pascagoula, MS View local requests

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

120 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Magna-Tiles Metropolis Set, The Original Magnetic Building Tiles For Creative Open-Ended Play, Educational Toys For Children Ages 3 Years + (110 Pieces)2, Multi-color,17.5 x 3 x 14 inches • Amazon Business $129.99 1 $129.99
Magna-Tiles 100-Piece Clear Colors Set, The Original Magnetic Building Tiles For Creative Open-Ended Play, Educational Toys For Children Ages 3 Years + • Amazon Business $117.02 1 $117.02
Etch A Sketch, Classic Red Drawing Toy with Magic Screen, for Ages 3 and Up • Amazon Business $23.05 3 $69.15
Matilda • Amazon Business $6.78 10 $67.80
Makey Makey STEM Kit from JoyLabz - Hands-on Technology Learning Fun - Science Education - 1000s of Engineering and Computer Coding Activities • Amazon Business $49.90 1 $49.90
Mattel Games Apples to Apples Junior the Game of Crazy Comparisons! [Packaging May Vary] • Amazon Business $35.00 1 $35.00
Rechargeable Game Activity Cube - 9 Fun Brain & Memory Games - Cool Toys for Boys and Girls - Christmas/Birthday Gifts for Ages 6-12+ Year Old Kids Tweens & Teens - Best Boy & Girl Toy Gift Ideas • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
4M Toysmith, STEAM Powered Kids Solar System String Lights, Mini-Planetarium DIY Stem Toy, For Boys & Girls Ages 5+ • Amazon Business $30.00 1 $30.00
ThinkFun Gravity Maze Marble Run Brain Game and STEM Toy for Boys and Girls Age 8 and Up: Toy of the Year Award Winner • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Classic Mancala Game - Features A Full-Sized, Solid Wooden Board with Exquisite Detail Stones by Pressman • Amazon Business $8.36 3 $25.08
Learning Resources Mental Blox Critical Thinking Game, Homeschool, 20 Blocks, 40 Activity Cards, Ages 5+,Multicolor • Amazon Business $25.07 1 $25.07
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Marble Runners - 18 Pieces, Ages 5+ STEM Toys and Activities for Kids, Brain Teaser Toys and Games, Kindergarten Games • Amazon Business $11.79 2 $23.58
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Marble Runners - 18 Pieces, Ages 5+ STEM Toys and Activities for Kids, Brain Teaser Toys and Games, Kindergarten Games • Amazon Business $11.79 2 $23.58
Creative Straw Toys 450Pcs STEM Building Toys Aged for 3 4 5 6 7+ Preschool Kids Constructor Toy Thin Tube Toy DIY Educational Toy Interlocking Plastic Engineering Toys Kit for Boys and Girls Gift • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Klutz Lego Gear Bots Science/STEM Activity Kit for 8-12 years • Amazon Business $19.91 1 $19.91
Brain Teaser Puzzles for Kids Teens and Adults 12Pcs,Mind Game Puzzle Set, 3D Plastic Unlock Interlock Toy, Desk Toys for Office for Adults,Suitable for IQ,Logic Test, Fidgeting and Pastime • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Brainometry - 34 Pieces, Ages 5+ STEM Toys for Kids, Brain Teaser Toys and Games, Kindergarten Games • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Brainometry - 34 Pieces, Ages 5+ STEM Toys for Kids, Brain Teaser Toys and Games, Kindergarten Games • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
SET - The Family Card Game of Visual Perception - Race to Find The Matches, For Ages 8+,81 Cards, Rules included • Amazon Business $11.90 1 $11.90

Materials cost

$750.91

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $52.56

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.26

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$844.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.07

Total project goal

$993.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $993.80

2 Donors

-$943.80

Donations toward project cost

-$802.23

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$141.57

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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