Building Brighter Futures: Bring Lego to Our Autism Classroom
Help me give my students a hands on lego experience, using sorting trays and lego sets.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Hess's classroom raised $488
This project is fully funded
My Project
At the heart of our mission is the belief that every child deserves access to tools that inspire creativity, build confidence, and communication. That’s why we are seeking donations to bring LEGO sets and activities into our classroom comprised of 6 wonderful students with autism.
LEGO bricks are far more than just toys.
In our classroom, they can be powerful learning tools. For students with autism, hands-on activities like LEGO building offer a unique combination of structure, creativity, and engagement. These colorful bricks help children develop fine motor skills, improve focus and attention, and learn problem-solving in a fun, non-threatening way. We are also requesting Lego sorting trays, which help keep the bricks organized and the environment manageable for the students who may feel overwhelmed by clutter. Lego sets provide a perfect platform for social learning—working in pairs or groups allow students to practice communication, cooperation, and turn-taking.
We also rely on a wealth of creative teaching strategies and lesson plans to engage our students. A TPT gift card would allow us to download differentiated materials designed specifically for students with autism. These materials help us create different designs that the students can complete using the Lego bricks, that are visually engaging, hands-on, and tailored to a variety of learning styles and sensory needs.
As our students engage in meaningful play and exploration, messes inevitably happen. We are in need of cleaning supplies—cleaning wipes, and sprays, to ensure our classroom remains a clean, safe, and healthy space for learning.
Together, we can create a space where our students feel empowered to explore, express themselves, and connect with the world around them. Your generosity will not only put LEGOs into the hands of children who need them, but it will also help lay the foundation for a brighter, more inclusive future.
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
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on TPT
• TPT
$100.00
1
$100.00
LEGO - Art LOVE Collectible Building Set Home Dcor and Couples Gift Idea 31214
• Best Buy Education
$79.99
1
$79.99
LEGO - Botanicals Pretty Pink Flower Bouquet for Home Dcor 10342
• Best Buy Education
$59.99
1
$59.99
DOODLE HOG Set of 8 Art Trays for Kids, Great for Lego, Sand, Crafts, Painting, Montessori, Rainbow Trays for Classroom, Craft Trays for Kids
• Amazon Business
Lysol Disinfectant Spray, Lemon Breeze, 19 oz (Pack of 3)
• Amazon Business
$19.98
1
$19.98
WUWEOT 9 Pack Large Pencil Box, Stackable Clear Plastic Pencil Case, Painting Brush Storage Box with Snap-Tight Lid, Office Supplies Organizer Watercolor Pen Drawing Tools Container
• Amazon Business
$18.99
1
$18.99
Bercoor 100 Pack Half Pencils with Eraser, Pre-Sharpened Golf pencils 4 Inch Mini Pencils 2 HB Hexagon Small Pencils Short Pencils for Wedding, Baby Shower, Golf, School, Office (Pink)
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
Materials cost
$378.75
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.68
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$414.43
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$73.13
Total project goal
$487.56
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$487.56
6 Donors
-$487.56
Donations toward project cost
-$414.43
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.
As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Hess and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
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