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Ms. Prestamo from Miami, FL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Brick by Brick: Lunar New Year Exploration

Help me give my students the tools necessary to build a global perspective.

  • $288 goal

This project expired on April 12, 2024.

This project expired on April 12, 2024.

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

This innovative project unfolds as a journey that blends global perspective, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) principles, and the joy of building with LEGO.

Students will commence their exploration by delving into the rich tapestry of the Lunar New Year, unraveling its historical, cultural, and traditional significance.

The STEM component of the project introduces an exciting twist with LEGO integration. Participants will embark on hands-on activities that correlate engineering principles with Lunar New Year traditions, using LEGO bricks as their building blocks of creativity. Through designing and constructing LEGO models inspired by the holiday, students will not only apply engineering concepts but also develop spatial reasoning, problem-solving skills, and teamwork.

As part of the educational phase, students become educators themselves, crafting presentations or workshops using their LEGO creations to teach their peers and community about the Lunar New Year. This collaborative learning approach not only reinforces their understanding but also nurtures effective communication skills.

The project culminates in a vibrant Lunar New Year celebration where students showcase their LEGO STEM creations, share their cultural insights, and immerse themselves in festive activities. This finale serves as a testament to their acquired knowledge, engineering prowess, and cultural appreciation. "Brick by Brick" offers an engaging and dynamic learning experience, weaving together the art of LEGO building, cultural understanding, and STEM education in a celebration of creativity and diversity.

Ms. Prestamo Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Miami, FL 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

60 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
LEGO Classic Medium Brick Box - 10696 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $42.26 5 $211.30

Materials cost

$211.30

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$244.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.14

Total project goal

$287.61

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