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Ms. Weir from Santa Ana, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Brilliance with Magnetic Tiles!

Help me give my students magnetic tiles to build and inspire STEM projects.

  • $307 goal

This project expired on October 17, 2025.

This project expired on October 17, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

My kindergarteners are curious, energetic, and eager to learn through play. They love building, exploring shapes, and using their imaginations. That’s why I want to provide them with magnetic building tiles—a hands-on learning tool that supports early STEM skills, spatial reasoning, and collaboration.

These colorful magnetic tiles will allow students to build towers, bridges, homes, and anything their imaginations can dream up.

They’re not just playing—they’re learning how shapes work together, how structures stay balanced, and how to work as a team.

We are requesting 1 Set of Magna-Tiles (100-piece set), 1 Set of PicassoTiles (60-piece set), and a storage bin for organizing tiles.

Magnetic tiles are more than toys—they’re powerful tools for:

Encouraging creative play and critical thinking

Supporting early geometry and problem-solving skills

Fostering social-emotional development through collaborative play

Many of my students come from low-income households and do not have access to high-quality, open-ended toys like these at home. Your support will help build not only towers, but also confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.

By funding this project, you’ll help give young learners the tools they need to dream big and think critically. You’ll be creating moments of joy and discovery every single day.

Thank you for helping us build a brighter future—one tile at a time!

Ms. Weir Santiago Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

27 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
MAGNA-TILES Metropolis 110-Piece Magnetic Construction Set, The ORIGINAL Magnetic Building Brand • Amazon Business $129.99 1 $129.99
MAGNA-TILES Classic 32-Piece Magnetic Construction Set, The ORIGINAL Magnetic Building Brand • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Tribello Plastic Storage Containers With Lids For Organizing - (Large - 14 x 11.5 x 3) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99

Materials cost

$207.97

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$19.03

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$260.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.90

Total project goal

$306.02

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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