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Mr. Meli from Norwalk, CT is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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STEAM Powered With LEGO

Help me give my students LEGO Education SPIKE Essential sets to introduce coding and STEAM to the youngest members of the pack!

  • $1,182 goal

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My Project

Imagine the Wolfpit Library Media Center buzzing with excitement as students bring LEGO® bricks to life! The SPIKE Essential Set isn't just a collection of colorful blocks; it's a gateway to a world of creative learning and problem-solving for young minds.

This innovative set bridges the gap between playful exploration and STEM education.

Through engaging activities and intuitive coding, students build robots, program their movements, and witness the fruits of their collaboration. As they navigate challenges and experiment with sensors, motors, and lights, critical thinking skills blossom alongside their confidence.

The SPIKE Essential Set transcends rote memorization, fostering a love for learning that extends beyond the classroom. Students grapple with real-world concepts like engineering, mechanics, and coding, all within the familiar and beloved world of LEGO®. This playful approach to STEM ignites curiosity, encourages teamwork, and empowers students to see themselves as inventors and innovators. The classroom transforms into a vibrant laboratory, where imagination takes center stage and every click of a brick lays the foundation for a future filled with endless possibilities.

By donating to this project you are not just investing in toy bricks; you are investing in the future of young minds. You're nurturing a generation of curious problem-solvers, confident creators, and collaborative thinkers, ready to take on the world with a playful spirit and a thirst for knowledge. Let's build a brighter future, brick by brick!

Mr. Meli Wolfpit Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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Norwalk, CT 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

350 students impacted 13donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential • LEGO Education $319.95 3 $959.85

Materials cost

$959.85

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,004.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$177.22

Total project goal

$1,181.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,181.47

12 Donors

-$657.36

Donations toward project cost

-$581.51

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$75.85

match offer

-$497.34

Match offer toward project cost

-$422.74

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.60

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$26.77

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 $0.00

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