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Ms. Okamura from South Gate, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Blocks for Learning

Help me give my students the building blocks for learning and creative play.

  • $428 goal

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My Project

I have a wonderful group of hard-working students. I would like to give them an opportunity to take a break from the demands of everyday classroom work, but since it is still school time, students still need to continue to learn.

Building blocks provide a perfect opportunity for STEAM learning.

During times of the day when we have finished the required activities, students may work with building blocks to keep their minds active and help develop their creativity. Using building blocks as the incentive to complete their assignments will give my students the necessary boost to stay focused.

Ms. Okamura Victoria Avenue Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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South Gate, CA 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

60 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box 10698 Building Toy Set for Back to School, Toy Storage Solution for Classrooms, Interactive Building Toy for Kids, Boys, and Girls • Amazon Business $34.99 3 $104.97
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Magnetic Marble Run - 75-Piece STEM Building Set for Kids & Adults with Magnetic Track & Trick Pieces & Marbles for Building A Marble Maze, STEM Project (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $38.49 2 $76.98
LEGO Classic Build Together 11020 Creative Building Toy Set for Kids, Girls, and Boys Ages 5+ (1,601 Pieces) • Amazon Business $64.99 1 $64.99
FUN LITTLE TOYS Party Favors for Kids, Mini Animals Building Blocks Sets for Goodie Bags, Prizes, Birthday Gifts, 12 Boxes • Amazon Business $21.49 1 $21.49
WINGIFT 13 in 1 Pre Filled Animal Building Blocks Set-13 Pcs Mini Building Blocks Toys, STEM Building Blocks Toys, Classroom Prize Toys, Party Favor for Kids, Goodie Bags, Birthday, Carnival Prizes • Amazon Business $16.50 1 $16.50
WINGIFT 12 in 1 Pre Filled Animal Building Block Set-12 Pcs Mini Building Blocks Toys, STEM Building Blocks Toys, Classroom Prize Toys, Party Favor for Kids, Birthday, Goodie Bags, Carnival Prizes • Amazon Business $16.49 1 $16.49

Materials cost

$301.42

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $27.58

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$363.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$64.15

Total project goal

$427.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $427.67

2 Donors

-$207.57

Donations toward project cost

-$184.52

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.05

match offer

-$210.59

Match offer toward project cost

-$179.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.59

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$9.51

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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