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

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Building Engagement, Learning & Fun with Blocks!

Help me give my students a set of blocks and other items to build, play and learn.

  • $676 goal

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My Project

For this project, I am requesting a set of blocks and accessories to go in the block area for my first grade classroom. They are a beloved learning tool of children. Blocks have been credited as one of the most powerful tools after years of observation and research.

Author Karin Hewitt wrote, "Educators, developmental psychologists, designers, and manufacturers have helped develop and promote the educational value of blocks and open-ended play."

Through the fulfillment of this project, my students will be able to explore and learn across all subject areas through block play and hands-on learning. We currently have a set of blocks that is crumbling and splintering. Please help my wonderful students have the tools they deserve!

Ms. Mandy PS 125 Ralph Bunche Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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New York, NY View local requests

More than half 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

15 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Hardwood Unit Blocks - Starter Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $379.00 1 $379.00
Amazon Basics Kids Toy Storage Organizer With 12 Plastic Bins, White Wood With Pink Bins, 10.9" D x 33.6" W x 31.1" H • Amazon Business $67.14 1 $67.14
Learning Advantage Everyone's Family Wooden People - 26 Pieces • Kaplan Early Learning Company $46.76 1 $46.76
Melissa & Doug Wooden Cars Vehicle Set in Wooden Tray - Toys For Toddlers And Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Terra by Battat – 60 Pcs Wild Creatures Tube – Realistic Mini Animal Figurines – Lion, Hippo, Tiger, Bear & More Safari Animals – Plastic Educational Toys for Kids and Toddlers 3 Years + • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$517.88

Vendor shipping charges

 $18.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$574.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$101.40

Total project goal

$676.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $676.00

1 Donor

-$676.00

Donations toward project cost

-$574.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$101.40

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 $0.00

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