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Ms. Malbec from Denver, CO is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Minds Brick by Brick

Help me give my students LEGO sets to spark creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork through hands-on STEM activities that inspire learning, enhance critical thinking, and bring their imaginations to life!

  • $981 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

My sixth and seventh graders are bright, curious, and full of energy! They thrive when learning is hands-on and engaging, which is why LEGO sets are the perfect tools to inspire their creativity.

What makes my students special is their enthusiasm for learning and their boundless imaginations.

Coming from diverse backgrounds, they often face challenges outside the classroom, but they have the potential to achieve amazing things with the right resources.

These specific sets will allow my students to explore STEM concepts like engineering, problem-solving, and design, while fostering teamwork and critical thinking. By turning abstract ideas into tangible creations, students will better understand complex concepts and build confidence in their abilities. These LEGO sets will give them the opportunity to dream, build, and succeed, one brick at a time.

Ms. Malbec Lake Middle School Grades 6-8

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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
LEGO - Disney Young Simba the Lion King Fan Disney Collection Building Set 43247 • Best Buy Education $129.99 1 $129.99
LEGO - Fortnite Peely Bone - Collectible Kit for Adults 77072 • Best Buy Education $99.99 1 $99.99
LEGO - Ideas Tuxedo Cat Gift Idea for Animal-Lovers and Home Dcor 21349 • Best Buy Education $99.99 1 $99.99
LEGO - Art Hokusai The Great Wave 31208 • Best Buy Education $84.99 1 $84.99
LEGO - Star Wars?Millennium Falcon 25th Anniversary Buildable Starship Model 75375 - Multi • Best Buy Education $84.99 1 $84.99
LEGO - Ideas Polaroid OneStep SX-70 Camera Model 21345 • Best Buy Education $79.99 1 $79.99
Lego Star Wars Death Star Trench Run Diorama 75329 Set for Adults, Room Décor Memorabilia Gift with Darth Vader’s TIE Advanced Fighter • Amazon Business $76.65 1 $76.65
LEGO Architecture Paris Skyline, Collectible Model Building Kit with Eiffel Tower and The Louvre, Skyline Collection, Office Home Décor, Unique Gift to Unleash Any Adult's Creativity, 21044 • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
LEGO - Marvel Dancing Groot Buildable Animated Guardians of the Galaxy Toy 76297 • Best Buy Education $44.99 1 $44.99
LEGO Icons Succulents Artificial Plant Set for Adults, Home Decor, Birthday, Creative Housewarming Gifts, Botanical Collection, Flower Bouquet Kit, 10309 • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99

Materials cost

$791.56

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$833.43

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$147.08

Total project goal

$980.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $980.51

6 Donors

-$0.00

Donations toward project cost

-$0.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

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 $980.51

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