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

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Lego Sets for Puzzle Club

Help me give my students a memorable and fun experience during puzzle club, while still engaging their brain.

  • $727 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

A Puzzle Club can benefit greatly from having LEGO sets as part of its activities for several reasons:

Hands-On Problem Solving: LEGO sets provide a tangible way for students to engage in hands-on problem solving.

Building with LEGO bricks requires spatial reasoning, creativity, and critical thinking, which aligns with the skills developed in a puzzle club.

Collaboration and Teamwork: Puzzle clubs often focus on collaborative problem-solving. Using LEGO sets encourages teamwork, as students can work together to design, build, and troubleshoot complex structures, helping to develop their communication and cooperative skills.

Creativity and Design Thinking: LEGO sets allow members to explore creative solutions to challenges. As students build, they practice design thinking, experimenting with different configurations and ideas, which promotes innovation—a key skill in both puzzles and real-world problem solving.

STEM Skill Development: Using LEGO sets integrates science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) into puzzle-solving activities. As students work with LEGO bricks, they learn basic principles of engineering and physics, such as balance, stability, and mechanics.

Engagement and Motivation: LEGO is fun and engaging, making puzzle-solving less abstract and more enjoyable. The tactile nature of LEGO bricks can make complex puzzles feel more approachable, keeping club members motivated and invested in the activities.

In summary, LEGO sets provide Puzzle Club members with engaging, hands-on learning opportunities that develop problem-solving, teamwork, creativity, and STEM skills, all while enhancing the fun and dynamic nature of the club.

Ms. Koos Millennium Art Academy Grades 9-12

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. Koos

Bronx, 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

20 students impacted 9donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
LEGO Icons Corvette Classic Car Model Building Kit 10321 • Best Buy Education $149.99 1 $149.99
LEGO - Technic NASA Mars Rover Perseverance 42158 • Best Buy Education $99.99 1 $99.99
LEGO - Marvel Infinity Gauntlet 76191 Building Kit (590 Pieces) • Best Buy Education $79.99 1 $79.99
LEGO - Icons Wildflower Bouquet 10313 • Best Buy Education $59.99 1 $59.99
LEGO Architecture New York City 21028, Build It Yourself New York Skyline Model Kit for Adults and Kids (598 Pieces),Multicolor • Amazon Business $46.44 1 $46.44
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 $42.49 1 $42.49
LEGO - Cherry Blossoms Celebration Gift White and Pink Cherry Blossom 40725 • Best Buy Education $13.99 2 $27.98
LEGO - Speed Champions Ferrari 812 Competizione 76914 • Best Buy Education $24.99 1 $24.99
LEGO - Speed Champions Lamborghini Countach 76908 • Best Buy Education $19.99 1 $19.99
LEGO - Sunflowers Building Toy Set 40524 • Best Buy Education $14.99 1 $14.99
LEGO - Lotus Flowers Building Toy Set 40647 • Best Buy Education $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$578.83

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$617.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$108.97

Total project goal

$726.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $726.48

5 Donors

-$532.00

Donations toward project cost

-$492.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.00

match offer

-$147.66

Match offer toward project cost

-$125.51

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.15

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$46.82

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 $0.00

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