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Mrs. Vien from Los Angeles, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Bridges, Brainpower and Bonds With STEM Work!

Help me give my students PicassoTiles, 3D Building Blocks and other STEM and brain challenge kits to promote creativity, imagination, problem-solving and social skills.

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My Project

We have brilliant first graders who are excited to learn. They come to class with endless amount of energy and enormous smiles every day! Students will begin their day right aways by using STEM toys engage in cognitive thinking. STEM toys will be used in morning bins as a soft start while morning business is conducted and students settle in the classroom.

STEM toys encourage original thought, improves cognitive learning, enhances creative thinking, improves fine and gross motor skills, as well as builds interpersonal skills.

With STEM toys, like PicassoTiles and 3D Building Blocks, children are encouraged to think independently and use their intelligence to overcome hurdles. Not only does the child approach problems independently, but they’re also open to facing struggles confidently. When students realize they can grasp ideas related to math and science, it boosts their confidence and they’ll be open to these topics in their later years as well. STEM toys are also a social experience. STEM toys promote play, cooperation, and problem solving among peers, building their interpersonal skills as well.

As an educator, it is imperative to make education and learning a fun, interesting activity for kids. And that’s exactly what STEM toys do. STEM time will be implemented throughout the year in a variety to fun ways.

Mrs. Vien City Terrace Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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

20 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
PicassoTiles 100 Piece Set 100pcs Magnet Building Tiles Clear Magnetic 3D Building Blocks Construction Playboards, Creativity Beyond Imagination, Inspirational, Recreational, Educational Conventional • Amazon Business $47.98 1 $47.98
PicassoTiles PTB120 120pcs Bristle Shape 3D Building Blocks Tiles Construction Toy Set Learning Playset STEM Toy Set Educational Kit Child Brain Development Preschool Kindergarten Toy • Amazon Business $24.79 1 $24.79
TOMYOU 200 Pieces Building Blocks Kids STEM Toys Educational Building Toys Discs Sets Interlocking Solid Plastic for Preschool Kids Boys and Girls Aged 3+, Safe Material Creativity Kids Toys • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
edxeducation Math Cubes - Set of 100 - Math Manipulatives - Classroom Learning Supplies, Homeschool Supplies, Preschool Learning, Counting Toys, Linking Cubes, Math Linking Cubes • Amazon Business $10.40 2 $20.80
Veatree 150pcs Magnetic Building Blocks Toys, Magnetic Sticks and Non-Magnetic Balls Set Magnet Game for Kids and Adult, 3D Building Toy with Storage Bag • Amazon Business $19.50 1 $19.50
Coogam Wooden Puzzle Pattern Blocks Brain Teasers Game with 60 Challenges, 3D Russian Building Toy Wood Tangram Shape Jigsaw Puzzles Montessori STEM Educational Toys Gift for Kids Adults • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98

Materials cost

$147.04

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $13.45

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$192.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$34.01

Total project goal

$226.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $226.71

2 Donors

-$113.36

Donations toward project cost

-$96.36

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.00

match offer

-$113.34

Match offer toward project cost

-$96.34

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.00

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 $0.00

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