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Ms. Torpey from Bethel, CT is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Torpey's classroom raised $183

Building Blocks

Help me give my students materials that they can build and create with.

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Ms. Torpey Ralph M Johnson Elementary School
Bethel, CT Grades 3-5

My Project

Students step into a world of endless creative possibilities with Plus-Plus Blocks and Pix Brix. With these small colored blocks students have everything they need to create amazing creations.

Students can use detailed building instructions that guide them step by step in creating impressive 2D and 3D designs.

Students love the opportunity to create and make in a hands-on learning environment. Building allows them to be creative and use their imaginations. Students love to have their creations on display for others to enjoy. Students love to be inspired by their peers.

More than a third of students from low‑income households

750 students impacted 4 donors
Ms. Torpey Ralph M Johnson Elementary School Grades 3-5 Bethel, CT View local requests

More than a third 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

750 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pix Brix Pixel Art Puzzle Bricks – 3,000 Piece Pixel Art Container, 12 Color Dark Palette – Interlocking Building Bricks, Create 2D and 3D Builds Without Water or Glue – Stem Toys, Ages 6 Plus • Amazon Business $49.98 1 $49.98
PLUS PLUS - Open Play Set - 600 Piece - Basic Color Mix, Construction Building Stem Toy, Interlocking Mini Puzzle Blocks for Kids • Amazon Business $39.12 1 $39.12
PLUS PLUS - Open Play Set - 600 Piece - Pastel Color Mix, Construction Building Stem Toy, Interlocking Mini Puzzle Blocks for Kids • Amazon Business $33.92 1 $33.92

Materials cost

$123.02

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$154.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.33

Total project goal

$182.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $182.20

2 Donors

-$116.09

Donations toward project cost

-$98.68

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.41

match offer

-$66.11

Match offer toward project cost

-$56.19

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.92

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 $0.00

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