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

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Let's Build: LEGOs Needed for Calming STEM Activities

Help me give my students Legos to create a calming, stress-free atmosphere in our classroom.

  • $446 goal

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Ms. Gionti has another project! Donate to We Need the 'Write' Stuff: Notebooks, Pens, Pencils Needed to help her classroom.

$312 - complete this project and be a hero

My Project

When I brought an old LEGO set from home into school a few weeks ago, I had no idea how captivated my students would be by the tiny bricks. Usually, reserved students come to life by collaborating with others and studying the manual. Zero cell phones were out or being used— the students were locked into the bricks.

LEGO bricks are a powerful tool for creating a calming atmosphere in the classroom, promoting mindfulness, focus, and creativity.

As a quiet, hands-on activity, LEGO offers students a break from screen time and academic stress, making it an effective self-regulation tool. It also supports social-emotional learning by encouraging teamwork, patience, and problem-solving in a low-pressure environment.

Students meet in our newly created Lego Club after school to build their creations. This dedicated time at the end of the day provides a safe space for students to think creatively and learn new STEM concepts. After creating each set using the provided manual, students are challenged to build something completely different using the same bricks.

Ms. Gionti High School of Economics & Finance Grades 9-12

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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New York, 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

160 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
LEGO - Art LOVE Collectible Building Set Home Dcor and Couples Gift Idea 31214 • Best Buy Education $79.99 1 $79.99
LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Wild Safari Animals, Rebuilds into 3 Different Safari Animal Figures - Giraffe Toy, Gazelle Toy or Lion Toy, Nature Toy, Building Set for Kids Ages 9 Years Old and Up, 31150 • Amazon Business $51.99 1 $51.99
LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Space Astronaut Toy, Building Set Transforms from Astronaut Figure to Space Dog to Viper Jet, Space-Themed Gift Idea for Boys and Girls Ages 9 Years Old and Up, 31152 • Amazon Business $43.99 1 $43.99
LEGO - Botanicals Mini Orchid Building Set for Adults 10343 • Best Buy Education $29.99 1 $29.99
LEGO Creator 3in1 Wild Lion 31112 3in1 Toy Building Kit Featuring Animal Toys for Kids, New 2021 (224 Pieces) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
LEGO Technic Mack LR Electric Garbage Truck Toy, Buildable Kids Truck for Pretend Play, Great Gift for Boys, Girls and Kids Ages 8 and Up who Love Recycling Truck Toys and Vehicles, 42167 • Amazon Business $26.35 1 $26.35
LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Space Robot Toy - Building Toy with 3 Options, Robot, Spaceship, or Robot Dog - Building Kit for Kids, Boys and Girls, Ages 8+ - Gift Idea for Birthdays - 31164 • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Adorable Dogs Building Toy Set, Gift for Dog Lovers, Featuring Dachshund, Beagle, Pug, Poodle, Husky, and Labrador Figures for Kids 7 and Up, 31137 • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
LEGO Creator 3 in 1 White Rabbit Animal Toy Building Set, STEM Toy for Kids 8+, Transforms from Bunny to Seal to Parrot Figures, Creative Play Building Toy for Boys and Girls, 31133 • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
LEGO - Fortnite Durrr Burger Toy for Gamers 77070 • Best Buy Education $14.99 1 $14.99

Materials cost

$343.22

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$378.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$66.77

Total project goal

$445.14

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $445.14

1 Donor

-$189.19

Donations toward project cost

-$189.19

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$222.56

Match offer toward project cost

-$189.18

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.38

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$33.39

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 $0.00

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