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“Bricks & Books: Building Creativity in Our Library Makerspace”

Help me give my students LEGO Architecture kits to inspire creativity, collaboration, and STEM learning in our library makerspace during the lunch block.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Gross's classroom raised $755

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Our library is more than a place to check out books; it’s a creative space where students gather during the lunch block to explore, design, and innovate. In our school library, we believe learning should be active, hands-on, and fun. That’s why we’re transforming part of our library into a Makerspace — a dynamic area where students can engage in creative problem-solving and STEM-based activities. With the addition of LEGO Architecture kits, we’ll create engaging library makerspace activities that allow students to build, learn, and connect with STEM concepts in exciting new ways.

By adding LEGO Architecture kits, we’ll offer student-led makerspace challenges during the lunch block in the library.

With your support, we can transform our library into a space where students build — one brick at a time- and we can create simple, hands-on STEM exploration that is accessible to all of our students.

Project tagged as

Alexandria, VA
Grades 9-12
Social Emotional Learning
Engineering & Technology
Educational Kits & Games
More than half of students from low‑income households

Ms. Gross Alexandria City High School - M Howard Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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

HBCU Alum 999 students impacted 12donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

LEGO - Harry Potter Malfoy Manor Toy Building Set With 9 Minifigures 76453 • Best Buy Education $149.99 1 $149.99

LEGO Architecture Great Pyramid of Giza Building Set (21058) • Staples $136.49 1 $136.49

LEGO Architecture Statue of Liberty 1685 Pieces (21042) • Staples $119.99 1 $119.99

Strictly Briks Classic Compatible with Lego Baseplate 10x10-24 Pack Stackable Baseplates with 32 x 32 Studs, Mats, Bases, Boards, Sheets - Compatible with All Major Brands, Rainbow Colors • Amazon Business $62.04 1 $62.04

LEGO Architecture New York City 598 Pieces (21028) • Staples $59.99 1 $59.99

LEGO Architecture New York City 21028, Build It Yourself New York Skyline Model Kit for Adults and Kids (598 Pieces),Multicolor • Amazon Business $46.54 1 $46.54

Brick Loot Classic Baseplates – 5" x 5" 10-Pack Building Plates, Compatible with Major Brands, 16x16 Variety Base Plate for Creative Play, Durable Green,Grey,Blue Construction for Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $13.77 2 $27.54

Materials cost			$602.58
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$9.04
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$641.62
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$113.23
Total project goal			$754.85
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$754.85
11 Donors			-$668.60
Donations toward project cost			-$583.31
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$85.29
match offer			-$68.60
Match offer toward project cost			-$58.31
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$10.29
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$17.65
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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“Bricks & Books: Building Creativity in Our Library Makerspace”

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