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Ms. Cosimano from Brooklyn, NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Blocks of Architecture for Students with Autism

My students need one Wooden Block set, one set of Duplo Basic Bricks, one My First Bricks set and a copy of Iggy Peck, Architect.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Cosimano's classroom raised $235

This project is fully funded

My Students

I teach art at a small elementary school in Brooklyn, NY for students with severe disabilities. The students in my school are between five and eleven years old. There are thirteen 6:1:1 classes (6 students, 1 teacher, 1 paraprofessional) and one 12:1:1 class (12 students, 1 teacher, 1 paraprofessional).

Most of the students in my school have Autism Spectrum Disorder, but that doesn't stop them from being amazing and unique artists.

My students really love creating art and exploring new art making materials. They thrive in an environment that is well organized and structured.

My Project

Many of the young artists in my art classes thrive in an environment where they can explore three-dimensional work. I want to use the wooden blocks and the Duplo blocks to give my students the chance to explore the ideas and concept of Architecture. The book Iggy Peck, Architect, is a fun way to introduce the idea of Architecture to my students.

Having two different types of building blocks would allow me to create stations where my students can explore the intersection of STEM concepts such as collaboration, cooperative learning and problem solving skills with the Visual Arts.

Using stations to explore the different building materials would help my students work on their communication skills. On some days of exploration I would have the students work together to design buildings, which would foster their communication skills and help the students to learn how to collaborate. To further develop their problem solving skills I will give my students challenges during classes such as build the highest tower or build a structure that can support the weight of 10 boxes of crayons. My students will also have the opportunity as they work to use the art class iPad to document their buildings.

All of these building materials will give my students access to Architecture, as well as giving them the opportunity to work together and develop their problem solving skills.

Ms. Cosimano PS 77K @ PS 164 Cesar Rodney 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.

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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

90 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
LEGO 6176 DUPLO Basic Bricks Deluxe (80 Pcs.) • Amazon Business $58.99 1 $58.99
LEGO Duplo - My First Bricks • Amazon Business $36.36 1 $36.36
STANDARD TUB PACKAGE SET OF 4- 1 EACH OF GREEN-BLUE-RED-YELLOW • School Specialty $34.97 1 $34.97
Wooden Blocks - 100 Pc Wood Building Block Set with Carrying Bag and Container (Natural Colored) - 100% Real Wood • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
Iggy Peck, Architect • Amazon Business $15.91 1 $15.91

Materials cost

$163.18

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.50

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$199.13

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.14

Total project goal

$234.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $234.27

2 Donors

-$117.14

Donations toward project cost

-$99.57

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.57

match offer

-$117.13

Match offer toward project cost

-$99.56

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.57

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 $0.00

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