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

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Imagination and Creativity Through Art and STEM

Help me give my students a LEGO Education SPIKE Kit, LEGO Gear Bots, and other essential supplies to spark their imaginations and creativity through the arts in ways that naturally align with STEM learning.

  • $1,185 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

With a TPT gift card our students will have access to STEM activity bundles while using LEGO education spike kits, gear bots, straw/connectors, Picasso magnetic tiles, and other essential supplies. These supplies can significantly benefit students by igniting their imagination and fostering creativity in both art and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields. These hands-on tools offer a dynamic platform for exploration, enabling students to conceptualize, design, and construct intricate structures and mechanisms.

Purchasing stem activity bundles using the TPT gift card will help students through building and experimenting with LEGO education spike kits, gear bots, straws/connectors, Picasso magnetic tiles, and other essential supplies.

Students not only develop problem-solving skills but also gain a deeper understanding of fundamental STEM concepts such as engineering principles, mechanics, and spatial reasoning.

Moreover, these activities encourage collaboration and teamwork, as students often work together to accomplish complex tasks, thereby enhancing their communication and interpersonal skills. Overall, incorporating LEGO kits, gear bots, and other supplies into the classroom cultivates a stimulating learning environment that empowers students to explore their creativity while simultaneously reinforcing key STEM principles.

Ms. LaPorta PS 239 Grades PreK-2

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.

More about Ms. LaPorta

Ridgewood, NY View local requests

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

70 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
LEGO Education SPIKE Essential • LEGO Education $319.95 1 $319.95
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on TPT • TPT $100.00 1 $100.00
Straws & Connectors 400pcs • Teachers' School Supply $44.99 2 $89.98
Berkley Square Foil (1371210) • Quill.com $67.99 1 $67.99
PicassoTiles 50 PCs Magnetic Building Stick Block Construction Set with Storage Bin Colorful 3D STEM Toy Blocks Bar Balls & Rods Montessori Educational for All Ages Puzzle Toy for Boys & Girls PTX50 • Amazon Business $19.79 3 $59.37
Case of 192 Pre-Sharpened #2 Pencils Bulk (12 per pack in 16 packs) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $44.00 1 $44.00
Klutz Lego Gear Bots Kit • Blick Art Materials $21.25 2 $42.50
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Cardstock,"Brilliant" 5-Color Assortment, 320 Sheets, 65 lb/176 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91687), Assorted • Amazon Business $18.49 2 $36.98
Kiddy Dough Party Pack - 80 Colorful Containers of Soft, Non-Toxic Mini PlayDough for Creative Fun - Safe & Educational - Ideal Valentines Day Gifts for Kids Classroom • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Crayola Silly Putty Bulk Variety Pack, Sensory Putty, Fidget Toys For Kids, Gifts, 24 Eggs [Amazon Exclusive] • Amazon Business $20.81 1 $20.81
LovesTown 209 PCS Wooden Pattern Blocks, Geometric Shapes Blocks Pattern Blocks with Cards Tangram Puzzles for Kids Educational Tangram Toys • Amazon Business $9.98 2 $19.96
Creativity Street Craft Popsicle Sticks Beige 500/Box (3776-01) • Staples $9.78 2 $19.56
Craftzilla Colored Masking Tape – 11 Roll Multi Pack – 825 Feet x 1 Inch of Colorful Craft Tape – Vibrant Rainbow Colored Painters Tape – Great for Arts & Crafts, Labeling and Color-Coding • Amazon Business $19.45 1 $19.45
Staples 3 x 5 Index Cards Lined White 500/Pack (TR51009) • Staples $4.70 4 $18.80
Scotch Heavy Duty Packing Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 22.2 yds., Clear, 6/Pack (142-6) • Quill.com $16.73 1 $16.73
LotFancy Multicolor Rubber Bands, 600PCS 1.77” (45mm) Elastic Durable Stretchy Colorful Rubber Bands for Tie Dye, Office Supplies • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98

Materials cost

$928.05

Vendor shipping charges

 $34.85

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,006.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$177.67

Total project goal

$1,184.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,184.49

2 Donors

-$1,007.57

Donations toward project cost

-$1,006.81

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.76

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$176.91

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