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Mrs. Floyd from Cerro Gordo, NC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Blocks for Learning and Imagination

Help me give my students new block center materials to help support learning and imagination.

  • $635 goal

This project expired on May 6, 2025.

This project expired on May 6, 2025.

My Project

Preschool-aged children are natural builders, using their creativity and problem-solving skills to construct imaginative structures. While building, they explore engineering concepts, learn about balance and cause-and-effect, and engage in collaborative play with their peers. Providing a variety of high-quality materials encourages students to stay actively involved and excited about the building process.

New blocks and vehicles would spark fresh ideas, allowing children to create larger, more complex structures without the risk of accidents when things inevitably tumble.

As they work together, the students would have opportunities to practice essential social-emotional skills like sharing, taking turns, and managing frustration when plans don't unfold as expected.

These young, energetic learners are truly special, brimming with innovative ideas. By offering a safe, well-equipped environment for block play, you can empower them to transform their visions into reality. Your generous donations would enable me to continue supporting my students' cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development through this invaluable learning experience.

Mrs. Floyd West Columbus School Grades PreK-2

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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.

Cerro Gordo, NC View local requests

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

20 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Blockaroo Magnetic Foam Blocks – STEM Preschool Toys for Children, Toddlers, Boys and Girls, The Ultimate Bath Toy – 100 Piece Set with Toy Chest, Bath Building Blocks, Engineering Toys for Kids 3-6 • Amazon Business $110.49 1 $110.49
LEGO DUPLO Deluxe Brick Box - 10914 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $58.46 1 $58.46
Melissa & Doug - Deluxe Jumbo Cardboard Blocks 40 Pc • Teachers' School Supply $58.00 1 $58.00
LOLO TOYS Large Building Foam Blocks for Toddlers – Giant Jumbo Big Building Blocks (30 Pieces) • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Traditional ABC/123 Blocks Set, 50 Pieces - Wood - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $33.82 1 $33.82
MEGA BLOKS First Builders Toddler Blocks Toys Set, Deluxe Building Bag with 150 Pieces and Storage, Blue, Ages 1+ Years • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Soft & Safe Flexi Blocks • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Pidoko Kids Wooden Blocks - 100 Pcs - Building Blocks for Toddlers - Includes Storage Container with Shape Sorter Lid - Natural Beech Wood Blocks - Preschool Learning Toys Stacking Block • Amazon Business $29.60 1 $29.60
Domino Train, Domino Blocks Set, Domino Construction Vehicle Toys, Building and Stacking Toy Blocks Domino Set for 3-7 Year Old Toys, Boys Girls Creative Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Atoylink Toddler Sorting and Stacking Toys with Magnetic Wooden Cars & Community Helpers, Baby Number Blocks Nesting Boxes Preschool Learning Montessori Toys for 1 2 3 Year Old Boys Girls Gift • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
JOYIN 18 Pcs Pull Back City Cars and Trucks Toy Vehicles Set, Friction Powered Cars Toys for Toddlers, Boys, Girls’ Educational Play, Goodie Bags Stuffers • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99

Materials cost

$455.31

Vendor shipping charges

 $11.26

Sales tax

 $35.51

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$538.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$95.10

Total project goal

$634.01

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