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Architects in Action: Fostering Creativity With Stem Tools

Help me give my students construction sets (Magna-Tiles, straw constructor kit, and a wooden KEVA plank set) for STEM challenges.

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I teach in a school that is culturally and linguistically diverse. My 2nd graders are kind and inquisitive little human beings who thrive on opportunities to move and express their creativity, emotions, and energy. We are often singing, dancing, and making art as well as working on the core subjects of reading/language arts and math. There is a lot of joy in my classroom!

In recent weeks, I've observed a thirst in my students to engage in STEM activities, particularly for building things - so my wish is to give them more opportunities to explore this creative impulse.

I am requesting a variety of construction materials, including Magna-Tiles, KEVA planks, and a straw constructor set. My students will use these tools as part of STEM stations in our classroom to design, construct, and test their ideas while meeting STEM learning standards.

Magna-Tiles are great for exploring concepts of geometry, symmetry, and stability as we design 3D shapes.

KEVA planks will teach us about balance, engineering, and architectural principles as they build stable structures.

Straw constructors will foster teamwork as we build lightweight yet sturdy creations.

Each activity will integrate key STEM practices, such as planning and testing designs, observing patterns, and solving problems collaboratively.

Ms. Long Fairburn Avenue Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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Los Angeles, CA View local requests 24 students impacted 11donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
MAGNA-TILES Metropolis 110-Piece Magnetic Construction Set, The ORIGINAL Magnetic Building Brand • Amazon Business $129.99 1 $129.99
Mindware KEVA Structures 200 Plank Set • Kaplan Early Learning Company $60.26 1 $60.26
600PCS STEM Building Toys, Straw Constructor Toys Up Grade Engineering Building Sets for Kids Develops Motor Skills and Logic Thinking, Fun Educational Toy Great for Gift • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
The LEGO Ideas Book New Edition: You Can Build Anything! • Amazon Business $14.09 1 $14.09

Materials cost

$227.33

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $20.80

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$281.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$49.68

Total project goal

$331.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $331.22

9 Donors

-$269.76

Donations toward project cost

-$256.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.86

Matching donations from our partners

-$29.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$24.65

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$4.35

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$32.48

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 $0.00

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