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

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Building Blocks for Building Brains

Help me give my students STEM-based hands-on building materials such as construction straws, magnet tiles and LEGO sets to help them be creative while using a science and math based approach.

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My Students

My students are absolutely amazing in every way. Our class is complete with 25 enthusiastic, curious, and animated first graders from a range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Our class is an integrated co-teaching (ICT) classroom meaning that a portion of our students have special needs. Our needs range from speech and language disorders to autism but none of the labels stop any of the students from trying their hardest and always exceeding expectations. These 25 students are dedicated and excelling in the classroom is the norm!

Our class of students is a unique, clever, determined, and persistent bunch with a range of interests and needs - making each and every lesson new and exciting!

My co-teacher and I take a very hands-on approach to education which allows students to demonstrate their learning in a variety of ways.

My Project

Everyday, for 30 minutes, my students have the time to build, create and imagine whatever they would like with a variety of STEM materials--toys that they can build with, either by themselves, with a partner or in a group. Every new STEM material we are requesting allows the brain to think and create in a new and unique way. These materials require students to use critical-thinking, problem solving and their imagination in order to plan what they are creating and then create it with the given material. Students will have various challenges that they will be asked to create a solution--create something that floats, moves or flies!

This time is sacred for me as a teacher as it is time where students learn how to communicate, build relationships and collaborate all while working on math, science and engineering skills.

When in STEM time my students have to learn how to resolve conflicts, share materials and express their ideas so that they can work and build together or create alongside each other. These new materials would make a world of a difference in out STEM bin routine!

Ms. Angelique PS 191 Riverside School Makers 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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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

25 students impacted 4donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Constructive Playthings Minifigure Set, 50 Pieces, Standard-Sized Interlocking Bricks • Amazon Business $40.53 1 $40.53
Playlearn LARGE 800 Piece Straws Builders Construction Building Toy - Giant Pack with Special Connectors • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
PicassoTiles 60 Piece Set 60pcs Magnet Building Tiles Clear Magnetic 3D Building Blocks Construction Playboards - Creativity Beyond Imagination, Inspirational, Recreational, Educational, Conventional • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
STEM Master 176 Piece STEM Learning Educational Construction Building Toy Gift Set for Boys and Girls Ages 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Year Old Kids - Engineering Science Blocks Kit - Top Best Creative Birthday • Amazon Business $22.95 1 $22.95
Play Platoon 500 Piece Building Bricks Kit - Car Building Set with Windows, Doors, & Roof Tops • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Sterilite 19638606 Large Clip Box, Clear with Blue Aquarium Latches, 6-Pack • Amazon Business $19.33 1 $19.33
dreambuilderToy Upgrade Stackable Building Base Plates- Baseplate 10" x 10" in Variety Color, Compatible with All Major Brands (6PC Mixed) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
AveryLu 500 PCS Building Toy Building Blocks Bars Different Shape Educational Construction Engineering Set 3D Puzzle, Interlocking Creative Connecting Kit, Building Construction Toys A Great STEM Toy • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Sawaruita Classic Building Bricks Supplement, Princess Flowers Magical Plant Blocks Garden Kids Educational Toys Compatible with All Major Brands Kids Games-A • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$217.75

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$251.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.30

Total project goal

$295.32

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $295.32

3 Donors

-$147.66

Donations toward project cost

-$125.51

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.15

match offer

-$147.66

Match offer toward project cost

-$125.51

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.15

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 $0.00

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