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Mrs. Joseph from Springfield, MA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Brains: Using LEGO to Spark Student Creativity and Learning

Help me give my students bins to keep our LEGO fun organized and a laminator to turn our students’ creations into lasting treasures, fueling their imagination and language skills!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Joseph's classroom raised $475

This project is fully funded

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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

I’m thrilled to share how our project will enhance learning for our English as a Second Language (ESL) students. Our classroom thrives on creativity and language development through hands-on activities. Each resource requested will significantly boost our students' educational experience.

These bins will streamline transitions and simplify clean-up, keeping our classroom organized.

Efficient storage allows more time for learning and less time tidying up, creating a more productive environment.

The laminator will preserve pictures of students' LEGO creations, turning them into lasting resources. Laminated images will enable students to reflect on their projects and practice speaking repeatedly. We will make laminated classroom books, and these will encourage students to articulate their ideas and experiences.

Our goal is to enhance language acquisition through engaging, hands-on activities. Integrating Legos aims to build vocabulary, improve speaking skills, and boost students' confidence in using English. We want to foster a classroom environment where students are excited to learn and express themselves.

Our students are resourceful and enthusiastic, bringing diverse perspectives to our classroom. They engage eagerly with new learning methods and are motivated by interactive, creative approaches. By providing tools to build and present their ideas, we tap into their curiosity and foster their growth.

Thank you for supporting this project and helping us create a vibrant learning environment for our ESL students!

Mrs. Joseph Brightwood 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.

Springfield, MA 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

125 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Creative QT - SlideAway Toy Storage Organizer Bin & Play Mat for Kids, Boys & Girls - Playroom Storage - Toy Holders for Kids Rooms - Grey Stripe • Amazon Business $52.99 4 $211.96
Laminator, 13 Inch Laminator Machine, 11x17 Laminator with 50 Laminating Sheets, Cold & Thermal Laminator Built-in Paper Cutter & Corner Rounder, A3 Laminating Machine for Classroom Home School • Amazon Business $49.98 1 $49.98
Amazon Basics Clear Thermal Laminating Plastic Paper Laminator Sheets - 9 x 11.5-Inch, 200-Pack, 3mil • Amazon Business $19.68 1 $19.68
Fellowes Thermal Laminating Sheets, 3mil Letter Size Pouches, 9 x 11.5, 200 Pack, Clear (5743401) • Amazon Business $19.67 1 $19.67
Matte Thermal Laminating Pouches, 9 x 11.5 Inches, 3 Mil Thick, Matte Finish, 50 Pack, Fitted for Letter Size Laminating Sheets 8.5 x 11 • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
SGHUO 3-Tier Pink Craft Storage Container, Stackable Organizer Box with Dividers for Art Supplies, Beads, Washi Tapes, Seed, Hair Accessories, Nail, 9.5X6.5X7.2in • Amazon Business $16.49 1 $16.49
100 Pack 5 Mil Laminating Pouch with Clear Loop 2 1/2" x 4 1/4" Luggage Tag Laminating Pouches with Slot Hole Thermal Laminate Pouch Tags Kit Resealable for Work Permits Pass Cards Student ID Cards • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Self Sealing Lamination Sheets, 9 x 11.5 Inches, 4 Mil Thick, Suited for Letter Size Self Adhesive Laminating Sheets 8.5 x 11, 50 Pack • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99

Materials cost

$367.75

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$403.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$71.17

Total project goal

$474.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $474.44

1 Donor

-$474.44

Donations toward project cost

-$403.27

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$71.17

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