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Ms. Brinkley from Preston ID is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Bright Futures: Kindergarten STEM Adventures!

Help me give my students Magnet Toys, Wooden Stacking Blocks, Occupational Therapy Toys, and STEM Building Toys

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Introducing magnetic tiles, STEM building toys, and educational building blocks into the kindergarten classroom presents a multitude of opportunities for holistic learning and development. These resources serve as versatile tools that engage young minds in hands-on exploration, fostering crucial skills across various domains.

First and foremost, magnetic tiles and building blocks promote spatial awareness and fine motor skills as children manipulate the pieces to create structures and patterns.

From stacking blocks to connecting tiles, these activities encourage precise hand-eye coordination and dexterity, essential for tasks like writing and drawing as they progress through school.

Moreover, these STEM toys ignite creativity and problem-solving abilities. In a kindergarten setting, where imagination knows no bounds, children can experiment freely with different configurations, discovering the principles of balance, symmetry, and cause-and-effect through trial and error. This process instills confidence in their ability to tackle challenges and think critically, laying a strong foundation for future academic endeavors.

Furthermore, collaborative play with magnetic tiles and building blocks nurtures social skills and teamwork. As kindergarteners engage in group projects, they learn to communicate ideas, negotiate roles, and share resources, fostering empathy and cooperation—a vital aspect of their socio-emotional development.

Additionally, these educational toys facilitate early exposure to STEM concepts. Through hands-on exploration, children begin to grasp fundamental principles of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in a tangible and engaging manner. Whether they're constructing simple structures or experimenting with magnetic forces, they develop a curiosity for the world around them, paving the way for a lifelong love of learning.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
330 pcs Building Blocks, Educational Building Toys Stem Toys Building Discs Sets Interlocking Solid Plastic for Preschool Toddlers Girls and Boys by Winlip • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Cllayees 16 Pcs Wooden Stacking Blocks Rocks Building Toys, Colored Solid Wood Stones Pre-School Educational Games Creative Toys for Kids Toddlers • Amazon Business $11.58 2 $23.16
RAINBOW TOYFROG Star Flex STEM Building Toys - 70 Connector Blocks for Kids with Tote - Kindergarten STEM & Preschool Table Top Toys - Open Ended Building Blocks for Boys and Girls 3 Years Old & Up • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toys for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Toys Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toys • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
RAINBOW TOYFROG Interlocking Gears Toys for Kids - 100 Piece Kit with Tote - Colorful Manipulatives for Preschool Sensory Bin Or Occupational Therapy Tools - STEM Building Toys for Girls & Boys • Amazon Business $15.59 1 $15.59

Materials cost

$104.72

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $6.34

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$142.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.17

Total project goal

$167.80

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 $167.80

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