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

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STEM Starts Here: Building Bright Futures in Pre-K!

Help me give my students STEM materials to help build their creativity and imaginations!

  • 3 donors
  • $473 still needed

expires Jul 20

  • 3 donors
  • $473 still needed
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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

Our Block Center is where creativity meets construction, offering endless possibilities for exploration and learning through hands-on STEM activities! With a variety of materials such as wooden blocks, foam shapes, and colorful interlocking pieces, children can build structures, explore engineering concepts, and develop problem-solving skills. The Block Center encourages teamwork, communication, and imaginative play, all while fostering critical thinking and a love for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

By introducing STEM at the Pre-K level, we are not only sparking a love of learning but also setting the stage for future academic success and lifelong skills!

Here’s why STEM is crucial for Pre-K:

1. **Develops Problem-Solving Skills:** STEM activities encourage children to explore different solutions to problems, think critically, and experiment with cause and effect. These skills are essential for future learning and success.

2. **Fosters Curiosity and Exploration:** Pre-K is a time when children are discovering the world around them. STEM encourages them to ask questions, explore, and understand how things work, which helps them make sense of the world.

3. **Promotes Early Math and Science Skills:** Through hands-on activities like building, measuring, and experimenting, children are introduced to foundational math and science concepts, such as shapes, sizes, patterns, and basic measurements.

4. **Supports Language Development:** As children describe what they’re building or experimenting with, they expand their vocabulary and practice communication skills. They learn new words related to math, science, and engineering concepts.

5. **Encourages Teamwork and Collaboration:** STEM activities often involve group work, which helps children practice social skills like sharing, cooperating, and listening to others. They learn how to work together to achieve a goal.

6. **Builds Confidence and Independence:** As children experiment with different materials and solve challenges, they gain confidence in their abilities and develop a sense of independence.

Ms. Cedeño PS 316 Elijah G Stroud Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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Brooklyn, NY 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

20 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
LINCOLN LOGS Collector's Edition Village Set - 327 Real Wood Pieces, Ages 3+, Retro Building Toy for Boys/Girls, Creative Construction Game • Amazon Business $107.28 1 $107.28
LINCOLN LOGS – Fun On The Farm - 102 Parts - Real Wood Logs - Ages 3+ - Best Retro Building Gift Set for Boys/Girls – Creative Construction Engineering – Top Blocks Game Kit - Preschool Education Toy • Amazon Business $52.93 1 $52.93
Magnetic Tiles, 100PCS Earth Color Magnet Building Toys for Kids Age 4-8, Sensory Stacking Blocks for Toddlers, STEM Preschool Montessori Learning Toys Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
MEGA BLOKS First Builders Toddler Blocks Toys Set, Deluxe Building Bag with 150 Pieces and Storage, Blue, Ages 1+ Years • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Kids STEM Building Toys for 3 4 5 6 7 8+ Year Old Boy Girl Birthday Gift, 125 Pcs Preschool Classroom Educational Building Blocks Stem Kits Activities Ages 3-5 4-8 5-7 6-8 Engineering Creative Games • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
NXONE 195 PCS Educational STEM Toys for Boys and Girls Ages 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Construction Building Blocks Toy Building Sets Kids Toys Creative Activities Games with Storage Box • Amazon Business $29.59 1 $29.59
HOMETTER Educational Building Toys, STEM Learning Toy, 10 in 1 Construction Set for Preschool Kids, Engineering Toys Creative Set, Christmas Idea Gift for Boys Age 5 6 7 8 9 10+ Years Old • Amazon Business $24.35 1 $24.35
FUBAODA Building Blocks for Toddlers & Kids 180 Pcs Toy Building Sets – STEM Building Toys –Interlocking Building Blocks for Toddlers and Kids • Amazon Business $23.69 1 $23.69
Huaker Building Toys,109 Piece STEM Toys for Kids Ages 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Years Old Boys and Girls Christmas Birthday Gifts Children Building Blocks Creative and Educational Kids Toys Projects • Amazon Business $22.09 1 $22.09
Lincoln Logs Big Sky Ranch Building Set • Amazon Business $21.10 1 $21.10

Materials cost

$391.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$426.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$75.33

Total project goal

$502.19

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $502.19

2 Donors

-$25.00

Donations toward project cost

-$22.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.25

match offer

-$2.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$2.12

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.38

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.76

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $472.93

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