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Ms. Astudillo from Chicago, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Creativity with Wooden Blocks

Help me give my students various sets of wooden blocks, wood block families, and wooden cars!

  • $201 goal

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

In my classroom, I aim to foster creativity and critical thinking through hands-on learning. Wooden blocks are a versatile tool that allows my students to engage in imaginative play, develop problem-solving skills, and explore important concepts like balance, symmetry, and spatial awareness. These blocks will help my students build structures, experiment with engineering concepts, and work collaboratively, all while strengthening fine motor skills.

Many of my students thrive in a learning environment where they can touch, build, and create.

By providing a set of high-quality wooden blocks, I can give them the opportunity to explore freely and creatively. This open-ended play helps them develop a sense of accomplishment and confidence as they design their own creations, whether it's a tower, a bridge, or a creative masterpiece.

Your generous support will ensure that these blocks are available to my students, encouraging teamwork, problem-solving, and imaginative thinking that will benefit them for years to come. These blocks will be an invaluable addition to our classroom and will inspire countless hours of learning and fun.

Ms. Astudillo Thomas J Waters Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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Chicago, IL View local requests 31 students impacted 5donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Excellerations Photo-Realistic Multicultural Wooden Block Play Families, Set of 28, Preschool Educational Toys, Toy People, Social Emotional Learning, Home School, Ages 2 Years and Up • Amazon Business $68.08 1 $68.08
Timfuis Kids Wooden Blocks - 100 Pcs - Building Blocks for Toddlers - Natural Beech Wood Blocks - Preschool Learning Toys Stacking Block • Amazon Business $26.56 2 $53.12
Wooden Cars Unfinished Wood Crafts DIY Craft Wood Kit for Student Family Activities Arts and Crafts Kit for Kids (12 PCS) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99

Materials cost

$138.19

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$170.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$30.05

Total project goal

$200.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $200.31

4 Donors

-$167.95

Donations toward project cost

-$149.01

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.94

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.36

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 $0.00

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