My first grade students are curious, creative, and full of energy. To help them learn through hands-on experiences, I’m hoping to bring magnetic tiles and Legos into our classroom. These building materials are more than just toys—they’re powerful learning tools that support fine motor skills, creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork.
With magnetic tiles and Legos, my students will be able to explore early STEM concepts such as shapes, patterns, balance, and design in an engaging and playful way.
These tools encourage collaboration, communication, and critical thinking as students build and create together.
Help me give my students the chance to learn through play, to imagine freely, and to develop the foundational skills they need for future success. Your support will make a lasting difference in creating a classroom filled with exploration, joy, and discovery.
Nearly all students from low‑income households
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MAGNA-TILES Dino World XL 50-Piece Magnetic Construction Set, The ORIGINAL Magnetic Building Brand
• Amazon Business
$87.69
1
$87.69
LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box 10698 - Building Toy Set with Idea Booklet & Storage Box for Classroom or Home, Interactive Building Blocks for Kids, Ages 4+
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$71.96
1
$71.96
ThinkFun Gravity Maze
• Amazon Business
$22.23
2
$44.46
Jasonwell Magnetic Tiles Building Blocks Set for Boys Girls Preschool Educational Magnet Construction Kit Stacking STEM Toys Christmas Birthday Gifts for Kids Toddlers 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 + Year Old
• Amazon Business
$35.99
1
$35.99
Magna-Tiles Xtra Roads - 12 Piece Set
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$31.46
1
$31.46
MAGNA-TILES XTRAS: Roads 12 Piece Magnetic Construction Set, The ORIGINAL Magnetic Building Brand
• Amazon Business
$27.37
1
$27.37
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toy for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toy 40PCS
• Amazon Business
$24.99
1
$24.99
LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 Building Toy Set - Featuring Storage, Includes Train, Car, and a Tiger Figure, and Playset for Kids, Boys, and Girls Ages 4-99
• Amazon Business
$17.99
1
$17.99
MAGNA-TILES Cars – Purple & Red 2-Piece Magnetic Construction Set, The Original Magnetic Building Brand
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
MAGNA-TILES Cars – Blue & Orange 2-Piece Magnetic Construction Set, The Original Magnetic Building Brand
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
LEGO Minifigures Series 23 71034 Limited-Edition Building Toy Set; Imaginative Gift for Kids, Boys and Girls Ages 5+ (1 of 12 to Collect)
• Amazon Business
$10.61
1
$10.61
Materials cost
$382.50
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.74
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$418.24
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$73.81
Total project goal
$492.05
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$492.05
1 Donor
-$246.02
Donations toward project cost
-$209.12
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$36.90
match offer
-$246.02
Match offer toward project cost
-$209.12
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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