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

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Blocks for Building and Bonding

Help me give my students each a set of their own blocks with a carrying case to use at home during remote learning.

  • $731 goal

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My Students

My students are the youngest learners in a 3-K to fifth grade school in Brooklyn. About 90% of the students in our school receive free lunch.

My students will be two and three years old; such precious ages.

I haven't met them yet, but I'm so excited to get to know them and help them have a nurturing, loving, and fun first school experience!

My Project

We are set to start school in September with a blended learning model, which includes both learning at home and school. The children will spend two days a week at school and the other days will be spent learning at home. Connections between school and home will become more important than ever. Since play is the vehicle for learning in my preschool classroom, giving each student their own set of blocks will allow them to continue their play and learning at home.

Building blocks are so beneficial for early learning as they teach so many concepts and skills, including geometry, spatial awareness, and problem solving, all while the children are having so much fun!

Blocks also encourage children to use their imaginations as they create and construct rocket ships, houses, cars, castles, and more. It is amazing to see what they come up with!

Another benefit of blocks is that parents can participate in the learning process with their children, as they build together, and discuss what they are creating. Playing with children can strengthen bonds between adults and children. These bonds are extra important during these challenging times.

Your kind donations will give the children the materials to continue their learning at home and build strong connections between home and school and between parents and children.

Ms. Zara PS 158 Warwick Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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Brooklyn, 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 16donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
BC302 Tabletop Hardwood Blocks Master Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 15 $449.85
Ggbin 6 Quart Clear Latch Storage Box with Black Handle and Latches - 4 Pack • Amazon Business $21.99 6 $131.94

Materials cost

$581.79

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$620.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$109.50

Total project goal

$730.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $730.02

12 Donors

-$601.49

Donations toward project cost

-$541.27

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.22

match offer

-$93.24

Match offer toward project cost

-$79.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.99

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$35.30

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 $0.00

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