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Ms. Travalino from Kailua Kona, HI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Unleashing Creativity with LEGO Building Sets

Help me give my students LEGO building sets to help inspire future engineers.

  • $991 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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My Project

LEGO building sets provide a unique and engaging way for my students to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) concepts. These sets are designed to spark innovation and encourage my students to think creatively, solve problems, and develop critical thinking skills. LEGO sets provide hands-on, interactive learning experiences that are both fun and educational. My students will follow detailed instructions and guides that walk them through the building process step-by-step. These instructions will not only teach my students how to assemble the LEGO models but also introduce them to various STEM concepts, such as physics and engineering principles. By physically building and manipulating the LEGO pieces, my students will be able to visualize and understand complex concepts in a tangible way. Through the process of trial and error my students will learn to persevere through challenges, have a growth mindset, and develop problem-solving skills. These LEGO sets will provide a fun, interactive, and educational learning experience for all of my students.

Ms. Travalino
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
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 $24.00 3 $72.00
LEGO - City Emergency Rescue Helicopter Building Kit 60405 • Best Buy Education $19.99 3 $59.97
LEGO Icons Wildflower Bouquet Set - Artificial Flowers with Poppies and Lavender, Adult Collection, Unique Mother's Day Decoration, Botanical Piece for Anniversary or Gift for Mother's Day, 10313 • Amazon Business $47.99 1 $47.99
LEGO Icons Flower Bouquet Building Set - Artificial Flowers with Roses, Mother's Day Decoration, Botanical Collection and Table Art for Adults, Gift for Mother's Day, 10280 • Amazon Business $47.99 1 $47.99
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 $15.99 3 $47.97
LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Exotic Parrot Building Toy Set, Transforms to 3 Different Animal Figures - from Colorful Parrot, to Swimming Fish, to Cute Frog, Creative Toys for Kids Ages 7 and Up, 31136 • Amazon Business $15.99 3 $47.97
LEGO - Marvel Hulk Mech Armor 76241 • Best Buy Education $14.99 3 $44.97
LEGO - Bird?s Nest Building Toy Kit Easter Basket Idea 40639 • Best Buy Education $12.99 3 $38.97
LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Mighty Dinosaur Toy, Transforms from T. rex to Triceratops to Pterodactyl Dinosaur Figures, Great Gift for 7-12 Year Old Boys & Girls, 31058 • Amazon Business $11.99 3 $35.97
LEGO - DREAMZzz Mateo?s Off-Road Car Toy 71471 • Best Buy Education $9.99 3 $29.97
LEGO - Super Mario Yoshis? Egg-cellent Forest Expansion Set 71428 • Best Buy Education $9.99 3 $29.97
LEGO - City Green Race Car Set Racing Vehicle Toy 60399 • Best Buy Education $9.99 3 $29.97
LEGO Friends Forest Waterfall Camping Adventure Set, Building Toys with Andrea and Olivia Mini-Dolls, Toys for 5 Plus Year Old Kids, Girls & Boys, Makes a Great Activity for Kids, 41677 • Amazon Business $9.99 3 $29.97
LEGO - Disney Twirling Rapunzel 43214 • Best Buy Education $9.99 3 $29.97
LEGO - City Police Car 60312 • Best Buy Education $9.99 3 $29.97
LEGO - Creator 3 in 1 Red Dragon 3 in 1 Animal Toy Set 31145 • Best Buy Education $9.99 3 $29.97
LEGO - Creator 3in1 Super Robot 31124 Building Kit (159 Pieces) • Best Buy Education $9.99 3 $29.97
LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Magical Unicorn Toy, Transforms from Unicorn to Seahorse to Peacock, Rainbow Animal Figures, Unicorn Gift for Grandchildren, Girls and Boys, Buildable Toys, 31140 • Amazon Business $9.97 3 $29.91
Lego NINJAGO Kai's Ninja Race Car EVO 71780, 20in1 Racing Car Building Toy Set, Kids Can Build a Off Road Vehicle and Racing Car, Ninja Mini Figure with Toy Swords, Gift Idea for Boys, Girls Age 6+ • Amazon Business $8.99 3 $26.97
LEGO City Electric Sports Car 60383, Toy for 5 Plus Years Old Boys and Girls, Race Car for Kids Set with Racing Driver Minifigure, Building Toys • Amazon Business $8.69 3 $26.07

Materials cost

$766.51

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $33.73

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$841.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$148.54

Total project goal

$990.28

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $990.28

1 Donor

-$420.87

Donations toward project cost

-$420.87

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$495.14

Match offer toward project cost

-$420.87

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.27

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$74.27

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 $0.00

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