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Mrs. Healy from Jamaica, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Puzzles in PreK!

Help me give my students a variety of engaging floor and table puzzles.

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My Project

We are seeking support to provide our PreK classroom with engaging floor and table puzzles. These puzzles are not just fun; they play a crucial role in early childhood development.

There are so many benefits of solving puzzles in Early Childhood.

Cognitive Skills Development: Puzzles challenge children to think critically and problem-solve. As they figure out how pieces fit together, they enhance their reasoning and analytical skills.

Fine Motor Skills: Manipulating puzzle pieces helps young children develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. These skills are essential for tasks such as writing and self-care.

Spatial Awareness: Puzzles help children understand spatial relationships as they learn to visualize how pieces fit into a whole. This understanding lays the groundwork for future math concepts.

Patience and Persistence: Completing a puzzle requires patience and determination. Children learn to persevere through challenges, which builds resilience and confidence in their abilities.

Social Skills: When working on puzzles in pairs or groups, children practice teamwork, communication, and sharing. These social interactions are vital for their emotional growth and relationship-building.

By funding our request for floor and table puzzles, you will provide our students with valuable learning experiences that will benefit them in multiple areas of development. Thank you for considering our request and for your support in enriching our classroom environment.

Mrs. Healy The Queens School for Leadership and Excellence Grades PreK-2

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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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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 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Spelling Puzzle for Kids - 54 Words - Educational Learning Toys for 3-8 Year Old - Matching Letter Spelling Game - CVC Words Learning Activities • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Banana Panda Suuuper Size Alphabet Match Floor Puzzle - Includes 50 Large Pieces and Round Matching Elements for Learning ABCs and Animals, for Kids Ages 3-5 Years • Amazon Business $21.86 1 $21.86
Wooden Puzzles for Toddlers, Kesletney Wooden Alphabet Number Shape Learning Puzzles for Kids, Preschool Educational Toys Gift for Boys Girls Ages 3 4 5 6 Years Old • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Lakeshore Construction Site Floor Puzzle • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
Melissa & Doug - Traffic Jam Floor Puzzle • Teachers' School Supply $16.99 1 $16.99
Lakeshore On the Farm Floor Puzzle • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
BEKILOLE Wooden Montessori Toys for Kids Toddler Number Puzzles Sorter Counting Shape Stacker Stacking Game Preschool Toys for Boy Girl Learning Education Math Blocks Boy & Girl Gifts and Beyond • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
Wooden Multicultural Puzzles for Kids Interchangeable Dress Up Diversity Wood Peg Puzzles Preschool World Puzzles • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
QUOKKA Toddler Puzzles Ages 2-4 - Large Floor Puzzles for Kids 3-5 - 8 Realistic Animal Shapes | Extra Thick Cardboard | Preschool Learning Game - 40 Big Piece Gift for Toddlers 1-3 Years Old • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
Wooden Peg Puzzles for Toddlers, Alphabet Learning Toys, Baby Puzzles Alphabet Board for Kids, Preschool Knob Puzzle for Boys Girls, Chunky ABC Shape Puzzles for 2 3 4 Year Old • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$165.23

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.57

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$201.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.52

Total project goal

$236.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $236.80

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 $236.80

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