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Mrs. Deacon from Portland, OR is requesting other through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Understanding Engineering Through Legos!

My students need lego sets and building plates for fun, hands on experiences with science and engineering!

  • $413 goal

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My Students

Legos are more than just a toy - they are tools that enhance a student's understanding of building and engineering principles, and my students would love to have the chance to start building!

I teach 6th grade at a high poverty, Title I school that serves students in kindergarten through 8th grade.

About 85% of our students are on free and reduced price lunch, and we are incredibly diverse with over 30 languages spoken on our campus. Every year, I have so many different learning styles that I accommodate, particularly ADHD and special education. They love opportunities for hands-on learning, but with class sizes increasing and lack of funding, enrichment opportunities are few and far between.

My Project

I am requesting sets of Lego bricks, gears, and wheels so that my students can have regular opportunities to build and play in the classroom. Every day, I carve out 30 minutes for an enrichment activity, such as painting or playing an active game. I would LOVE to add building with Legos into that time, as well as include Legos in science stations and building challenges.

My students rely on our school for basic needs, such as breakfast/lunch, school supplies, and health care.

Because resources cover many basic needs, we are not able to purchase exploratory supplies such as Legos. By supporting this project, you are making learning fun and enriching my students' lives.

Mrs. Deacon Harrison Park School Grades 6-8

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Portland, OR 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

35 students impacted 16donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
LEGO SCENERIES SET • School Specialty Inc. $77.89 1 $77.89
LEGO BRICKS SET • School Specialty Inc. $48.44 1 $48.44
LEGO WHEELS SET • School Specialty Inc. $37.99 1 $37.99
LEGO SMALL BUILDING PLATES SET • School Specialty Inc. $42.74 1 $42.74
BIN STORAGE LARGE BLUE • School Specialty Inc. $16.13 2 $32.26
LEGO BRICKS SET • School Specialty Inc. $48.44 1 $48.44

Materials cost

$287.76

Vendor shipping charges

$28.78

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$350.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.92

Total project goal

$412.78

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$412.78

9 Donors

-$362.78

Donations toward project cost

-$308.36

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$54.42

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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$0.00

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