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Mrs. Hinshaw from Nampa, ID is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hands-on Math Madness

Help me give my students Lego Bricks to help them understand new math concepts.

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I am requesting Lego Bricks and storage containers for them. The Lego Bricks will be used in my classroom to help students visualize and understand math concepts more effectively. The storage containers will ensure that the Lego Bricks are organized and easily accessible for the students.

Using Lego Bricks in my classroom will greatly benefit my students by providing them with a hands-on, interactive way to understand and visualize math concepts.

This approach caters to different learning styles and makes abstract ideas more concrete and understandable. The storage containers will keep the Lego Bricks organized and readily accessible, ensuring classroom activities run smoothly and efficiently. Incorporating Legos into our math lessons will enhance student engagement, foster creativity, and improve problem-solving skills.

Mrs. Hinshaw
Grades 3-5
    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

    This project will reach 100 students.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Building Blocks 1000 Pieces Classic Building Bricks Compatible with Lego 11 Random Colors with 3 Baseplates Preschool Learning Educational Toy Gift for Boys Girls Kids 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Years Old • Amazon Business $24.00 12 $288.00
Brickyard Building Blocks Lego Compatible Baseplate - Pack of 4 Large 10 x 10 Inch Base Plates for Toy Bricks, STEM Activities & Display Table - Gray • Amazon Business $13.49 8 $107.92
Seville Classics 10-Drawer Organizer Cart, Frosted White (SHE16218WB) • Quill.com $81.89 1 $81.89
Yopay 9 Pack Plastic Art Tray for Classroom, White Craft Trays for Kids, Paper Organizer Bins, Activity Organizer Serving Tray for DIY Projects, Painting, Beads, Slime Sensory Toys • Amazon Business $16.19 3 $48.57
HOMZ Multipurpose 7.5 Quart Clear Storage Container Tote Bins with Secure Latching Lids for Home or Office Organization, (5 Pack) • Amazon Business $37.91 1 $37.91

Materials cost

$564.29

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 FREE

Sales tax

 $34.14

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.46

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$636.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$112.39

Total project goal

$749.28

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 $749.28

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