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Mrs. Hie from Middletown, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Inspiring a Love of Building in TK

Help me give my students a variety of building materials to help give them the opportunity to try various materials to use their imaginations and learn to build worlds,

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  • $742 goal

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My Project

Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is a time of exploration, curiosity, and foundational learning. In our classroom, we strive to create a rich, engaging environment where students can develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and social skills through play. To support this, we are seeking funding for hands-on building materials such as Magna-Tiles, road blocks with cars, and other construction sets. These materials will allow students to engage in open-ended play, fostering creativity, spatial awareness, and early engineering skills in a way that feels like fun, not work.

Play is a crucial part of early childhood development, and building materials provide an essential opportunity for students to collaborate, experiment, and learn through hands-on experiences.

Magna-Tiles encourage problem-solving and shape recognition, while road blocks and cars inspire imaginative storytelling and cooperative play. These resources will also help strengthen fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, both critical for early writing development. By integrating these materials into our daily routine, we can ensure that students are not only meeting developmental milestones but also building confidence and a love for learning.

Your support will make a lasting impact on my young learners, providing them with the tools they need to explore, create, and grow. With these building materials, my TK students will have the chance to develop key STEM skills while engaging in the kind of meaningful, joyful play that is essential at this stage of their development. Thank you for considering our project and for helping to build a strong foundation for these eager young minds!

Mrs. Hie Minnie Cannon Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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Middletown, CA 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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toys for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Toys Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toys 40PCS • Amazon Business $24.99 4 $99.96
Huaker 88 Piece Magnetic Balls and Rods Set,Magnetic Building Toys Colorful DIY STEM Building Blocks Sticks for Ages 3+ Year Old Children Boy Girl Educational Construction Toy • Amazon Business $23.19 4 $92.76
YEEBAY Flower Garden Building Toys for Girls Age 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Year Old - STEM Gardening Pretend Toys for Kids - Stacking Game for Toddlers Play Set - Educational Activity for Preschool (148 PCS) • Amazon Business $25.99 3 $77.97
Learn & Grow Road Toppers 40PCs, Magnetic Tile Accessory, Magnet Building Set Road Pack Add on- STEM Building Toy & Learning Educational Magnet Construction Toddler • Amazon Business $25.58 3 $76.74
IGIVI Magnetic Tiles - Road Set with Car Toys, STEM Magnetic Blocks Building Toys for Toddlers, Construction Toys for Kids Ages 3+,Gifts Toys for Boys & Girls • Amazon Business $24.99 3 $74.97
RAINBOW TOYFROG Star Flex STEM Building Toys - 70 Connector Blocks for Kids with Tote - Kindergarten STEM & Preschool Table Top Toys - Open Ended Building Blocks for Boys and Girls 3 Years Old & Up • Amazon Business $19.99 3 $59.97
330 pcs Building Blocks, Educational Building Toys Stem Toys Building Discs Sets Interlocking Solid Plastic for Preschool Toddlers Girls and Boys by Winlip • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Lakeshore Lacing Animals • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
LEGO Minifigures Series 23 71034 Limited-Edition Building Toy Set; Imaginative Gift for Kids, Boys and Girls Ages 5+ (1 of 12 to Collect) • Amazon Business $12.93 1 $12.93

Materials cost

$541.28

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.00

Sales tax

 $49.53

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$629.93

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$111.16

Total project goal

$741.09

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $741.09

1 Donor

-$370.54

Donations toward project cost

-$314.96

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.58

match offer

-$370.55

Match offer toward project cost

-$314.97

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.58

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