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Ms. Ricasio from Pacoima, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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STEM Builders in the Making!

Help me give my students items like LEGO educational toys and Picasso tiles for materials to build and create with their imagination.

  • $1,318 goal

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My Project

My 2nd grade class is filled with students that love learning and enjoy collaborating with each other! They come to school with smiles on their faces every day. I want to give them a classroom where they have supplies that they can use hands on to create and build with their imagination.

With these building materials, my students will be able to learn in a creative way.

The Lego Education Coding Express will help students practice with coding and technology. Students will be able to create and sketch their plans in the writing tablets before building their structure. The various building block materials, such as Lego Blocks and Magnetiles, will give students options in designing structures and models. On a fun note, the squishy toys, mini erasers, and the party favors are fun rewards for students at the end of the activities for their perseverance in practicing STEM activities! All of these materials will benefit the my class.They will solve problems by engaging in cooperative learning situations with each other. . They will learn from each other as they build partnerships in small group. These skills will allow them to flourish and grow!

Ms. Ricasio Hillary Broadous Elementary School 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.

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Pacoima, CA View local requests

Nearly all 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

24 students impacted 12donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
LEGO Education DUPLO Coding Express 45025, Fun STEM Educational Toy, Introduction to Steam Learning for Girls & Boys Ages 2 & Up (234Piece) • Amazon Business $239.95 1 $239.95
PicassoTiles 50 Piece Race Car Track Building Block Educational Toy Set Magnetic Tiles Magnet DIY Playset 2 Light Up STEM Learning Construction Kit Hand-Eye Coordination Fine Motor Skill Training • Amazon Business $69.99 2 $139.98
LEGO DUPLO Town 3 in 1 Family House 10994 Educational STEM Building Toy Set for Toddlers Ages 3 and Up, for Kids, Car Toy and 3 Floor House Lets The Whole Family Build, Play and Learn • Amazon Business $129.95 1 $129.95
MAGBLOCK 176 Pcs Marble Run Magnetic Tiles Set STEM Building Blocks Gift for Boy Girls Develop Children's Brain and Learning Educational Magnet Tiles for Age 4-8 Toys • Amazon Business $47.99 2 $95.98
LEGO Creative Brick Set 45020 Fine Motor Skill Developmental Toy for Girls and Boys Ages 4 and up (1,000 Pieces) • Amazon Business $84.95 1 $84.95
MOONTOY 175 Pieces STEM Toys Kit Building Blocks Learning Set for Age 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Year Old Boy Girl Best Creative Game Fun Activity Superior Gift for Your Kid • Amazon Business $26.99 2 $53.98
LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 Building Toy Set - Featuring Storage, Includes Train, Car, and a Tiger Figure, and Playset for Kids, Boys, and Girls Ages 4-99 • Amazon Business $22.49 2 $44.98
LEGO DUPLO Classic Deluxe Brick Box 10914 Starter Set - Features Storage Box, Bricks, Duplo Figures, Dog, and Car, Creative Play, Great Early Learning Toy for Toddlers Ages 18+ Months • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
1000pcs Party Favors for Kids, Fidget Toys Pack, Stocking Stuffers, Birthday Gift Toys, Prize Box, Treasure Box, Goodie Bag Stuffers,Carnival Prizes • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
12 Pack LCD Writing Tablets 8.5 Inch Bulk Colorful Doodle Board Kids Scribbler Board Erasable Electronic Drawing Pads Reusable Painting Tablets Learning Toy Gifts for Boys Girls (Dark Color) • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
Palmatte 140PCS Mini Animal Erasers for Kids Bulk, Cute Desk Pets Kids Prizes Treasure Box Toys for Classroom Rewards Back to School Supplies, Random 3D Puzzle Erasers Kids Party Favors Goodie Bags • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Yunaking 130PCS Mochi Squishy Toy, Kawaii Animals Squishies Party Favors for Kids Stress Relief Toy Valentines Day Gifts for Kids Easter Egg Fillers Birthday Gift(Random) • Amazon Business $23.39 1 $23.39
Coodoo Upgraded Magnetic Blocks Tough Tiles STEM Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls Learning by Playing Games for Toddlers Kids, Compatible with Major Brands Building Blocks - Starter Set • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
TOMYOU 200 Pieces Building Blocks Kids STEM Toys Educational Discs Sets Interlocking Solid Plastic for Preschool Boys and Girls Aged 3+, Safe Material Creativity • Amazon Business $19.79 1 $19.79

Materials cost

$984.90

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $90.12

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,119.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$197.61

Total project goal

$1,317.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,317.40

9 Donors

-$708.00

Donations toward project cost

-$686.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.60

Matching donations from our partners

-$509.87

Match offers toward project cost

-$433.39

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$76.48

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$99.53

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