Help me give my students wooden and magnetic tile building blocks to inspire creativity and foster collaborative play in learning.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Torres's classroom raised $353
This project is fully funded
Celebrating 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 kindergarten classroom is eager to expand our collection of building materials including wooden blocks, magnetic blocks, LEGOs, and magnetic tiles.
These open-ended toys aren't just fun, they’re powerful tools that lay the groundwork for academic growth, collaboration and emotional development.
Kids are naturally drawn to building blocks and LEGO for several engaging, developmentally meaningful reasons. Blocks have no instructions and no limits. Students are motivated to explore what they can create, test, and discover. They love experimenting with balance, height, and structure and then seeing what happens when things tumble. The tactile joy of connecting and stacking blocks is deeply satisfying.
My students love the control and agency they feel, inventing castles, ramps, animals; imagination fuels their play. This creative freedom instantly captures their interest. These materials also encourage shared play. Kids naturally collaborate, negotiate roles, and talk about what they're building. Whether building together or alongside friends, the social aspect keeps them motivated to share and cooperate.
Lastly, while engaged in fun, students are quietly mastering skills like counting, sorting shapes, using math language, spatial reasoning, and fine motor coordination. It feels like play, not school, but it's building strong learning habits.
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
Wooden Blocks Set - 100 Pc Natural Colored Wood Building Block Toys- 100% Real Wood, 14 Different Shapes, Great Gift for Kids or School Project, Hands On Indoor Activity Play- Build, Stack and Create
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$27.67
2
$55.34
PicassoTiles PTB106 106pcs Hedgehog Lock Building Blocks Tiles Pink Castle Theme Set w/Human Figures Learning Playset STEM Toy Set Educational Kit Child Brain Development Preschool Kindergarten Toy
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$29.54
1
$29.54
Magnetic Tiles Building Blocks - 113pcs Advanced Set - STEM Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls -Strongest Magnets - Includes 13 Piece Insert Alphabet Cards - Learning by Playing
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$28.99
1
$28.99
Huaker 88 Piece Magnetic Balls and Rods Set,Magnetic Building Toys Colorful DIY STEM Building Blocks Sticks for Ages 3+ Year Old Children Boy Girl Educational Construction Toy
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$27.99
1
$27.99
330 pcs Building Blocks, Educational Building Toys Stem Toys Building Discs Sets Interlocking Solid Plastic for Preschool Toddlers Girls and Boys by Winlip
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$25.99
1
$25.99
WYT Clear Storage Latch Bins, 6-Pack Storage Organizer Box with Handle and Lids, 5-Litre
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$23.99
1
$23.99
1100 Piece Building Blocks Classic Building Toys, Creative Bulk Building Bricks Sets Compatible with Legos Baseplate Sets 17 Colors Mixed 147 Shapes for Kids Party Favors Birthday
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$21.99
1
$21.99
80Pcs Party Favors for Kids 4-8, Kawaii Squishies Mochi Squishy Toy Bulk Fidget Sensory Toys Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls Goodie Bag Christmas Stocking Stuffers Treasure Box Classroom Prizes
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$14.99
1
$14.99
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
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$14.99
1
$14.99
Materials cost
$243.81
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$22.31
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.66
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$299.78
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$52.90
Total project goal
$352.68
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$352.68
4 Donors
-$176.34
Donations toward project cost
-$149.89
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$26.45
match offer
-$176.34
Match offer toward project cost
-$149.89
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Torres and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
