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Ms. Vargas from New York, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Strengthening Fine Motor Skills with Puzzles!

Help me give my students a fun and interactive way to learn important skills in early childhood education.

  • $167 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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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 important in early childhood education because they help children develop important skills such as problem-solving critical thinking and hand-eye coordination. When children work on puzzles they learn to think logically and strategically to complete the task at hand.

Puzzles are a fun and engaging way for children to learn and grow in a variety of important areas.

Puzzles also help children improve their fine motor skills as they manipulate the pieces to fit together. Additionally puzzles can help children develop patience and persistence as they work through challenges and obstacles.

Letter and number puzzles in preschool are a great way to help young children learn their ABCs and 123s. These puzzles are not only fun but also educational! By completing these puzzles preschoolers can also boost their confidence and feel a sense of accomplishment.

Ms. Vargas PS 142 Amalia Castro Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

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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New York, NY 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

15 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
BigJigs Toys Chunky Alphabet Puzzle - Lowercase, Grades PreK-1 (BJTBB106) • Quill.com $35.14 1 $35.14
7 Pack Wooden Puzzles for Toddlers 2 3 4 5 Years Old - 7 Colorful Chunky Wood Peg Puzzles for Kids Ages 2-5, Alphabet Shape Numbers Fruits Sea Animals Dinosaur Zoo - Educational Toddler Learning Toys • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Metal Wire Puzzle Storage Rack for 12 Small and Large Puzzles - Puzzle Rack Organizer, Puzzle Holder Rack For Kids, Puzzle Organizers And Storage • Amazon Business $21.59 1 $21.59
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug See-Inside Numbers Puzzle - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $13.27 1 $13.27
Wooden Peg Puzzles for Toddlers 1-3, Kids' Educational Preschool Peg Puzzle Toy, Set of 4 Toddler Puzzles - Farm, Dinosaur, Fruit and Marine Animals, Ideal Gift for Ages 1 2 3 Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$108.98

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.33

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$141.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.05

Total project goal

$166.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $166.99

2 Donors

-$141.94

Donations toward project cost

-$141.94

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$25.05

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 $0.00

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