Help me give my students the hands-on materials they need to practice their STEM skills and creativity in the classroom by building with brain flakes, magnet tiles, wooden blocks, building sticks, and more!
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Cagle's classroom raised $546
This project is fully funded
My Project
I am an educator returning to the first-grade classroom after several years of teaching secondary English. While I have enjoyed teaching older students, I truly miss the wonder and curiosity that are so abundant at the elementary level. First graders are full of excitement, and I can't wait to nurture that sense of discovery and creativity once again.
Unfortunately, when I entered secondary education, I left behind all of my first grade teaching materials for the next teacher which leaves me with the task of replenishing my centers and extra teaching materials.
My goal is to recreate an environment where students can explore, build, and learn through hands-on activities and play, fostering a deep understanding of STEM concepts.
With this project, I aim to provide my students with materials like magnet tiles, wooden blocks, Brain Flakes, and more to support their growth in science, technology, engineering, and math. These resources will encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity as students engage in activities that involve building, designing, and experimenting. The hands-on approach will allow them to see the connections between their ideas and the real world, all while having fun and building teamwork skills.
By using these materials, I hope to create a classroom where students' imaginations can soar, and their curiosity is constantly nurtured. This project will give them the tools they need to explore STEM concepts, develop a growth mindset, and build the confidence to tackle new challenges. I am eager to inspire the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers through engaging and authentic learning experiences.
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households
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Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Standard Unit Blocks, 60 Solid Wood Pieces - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler
• School Specialty
$89.02
2
$178.04
TOY Life 64 Pcs Magnetic Building Blocks for Toddlers Age 3-5 - Magnetic Blocks for Kids Ages 3-8 - Preschool Creative Stem Building Toys
• Amazon Business
$29.99
2
$59.98
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toys for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Toys Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toys 40PCS
• Amazon Business
$24.99
2
$49.98
Playstix®
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$29.99
1
$29.99
Learn & Grow Road Toppers 40PCs, Magnetic Tile Accessory, Magnet Building Set Road Pack Add on- STEM Building Toy & Learning Educational Magnet Construction Toddler
• Amazon Business
$25.58
1
$25.58
600PCS STEM Building Toys, Straw Constructor Toys Up Grade Engineering Building Sets for Kids Develops Motor Skills and Logic Thinking, Fun Educational Toy Great for Gift
• Amazon Business
$16.99
1
$16.99
Brain Flakes 500 Piece Set, Ages 3+, Interlocking Plastic Disc Toy for Creative Building, Educational STEM Learning, Construction Block Play for Kids, Teens, Adults, Boys, and Girls
• Amazon Business
$16.99
1
$16.99
Materials cost
$377.55
Vendor shipping charges
$19.30
Sales tax
$30.77
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.66
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$463.28
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$81.76
Total project goal
$545.04
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$545.04
3 Donors
-$238.39
Donations toward project cost
-$231.64
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$6.75
match offer
-$272.52
Match offer toward project cost
-$231.64
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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