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Ms. Ernst from Sapulpa OK is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Building for the Future

Help me give my students receive STEM items such as Snap-Bots, Stretch Connect Builders, and Magnetic Building Tiles that will spark their creativity and also strengthen their knowledge of STEM.

  • $899 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

My students are very eager to learn. I love to provide them with the best learning environment. I teach 19 energetic six- and seven-year-olds each day in a first grade classroom. We are moving, dancing, and learning in all areas of our room.

My Project

Throughout my years of teaching it has become evident to me that my first graders learn best with hands on materials that not only strengthen their education but also create imagination and creativity. I have observed students become enthusiastic and eager when provided with STEM materials such as blocks, tracks, tubes etc.

By providing my students with PicassoTiles, Play Brainy 101 Pieces Magnetic Cubes, and Coogam Wooden Tower Stacking Game, their knowledge of math will expand beyond what they would learn with just pencil and paper.

Students will also strengthen skills such as team work and cooperation when using these materials such as Snap-Bots and 100 Piece Triple Loop Wooden Train Set. I look forward to watching my students create endless architectural opportunities that will strengthen their confidence when learning about STEM.

Ms. Ernst
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
TT253 - Stretch Connect Builders • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
Lite Brite Oval High Definition - Light Up Toy - Great Gift for Girls and Boys Ages 6+ • Amazon Business $13.97 4 $55.88
TT149 - Design Builders • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
354 Pcs STEM Building Blocks Set Toy For Kid, Pipe Tube Sensory Toys with Wheels, Baseplate, Interlocking Storage Box, Kids Construction Building Blocks Educational Toy Gift For Toddler Boy Girl Child • Amazon Business $46.99 1 $46.99
Orbrium Toys 100 Piece Triple Loop Wooden Train Set Track Generic Fits Thomas Brio • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
PP838 - Snap-Bots • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
idoot Magnetic Tiles Building Blocks Toddler Toys Magnets for Kids,70PCS Magnetic Blocks STEM Building Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys Girls Educational Games Stacking Blocks Gifts • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Brainspark Translucent DigitBlocks 48 Pcs Magnetic Building Blocks Sensory Toys for Kids STEM Educational Sets Learning & Development Toys Magnet Cubes • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
Brainspark DigitBlocks 48 Pcs Magnetic Building Blocks 8 Colors Sensory Toys for Kids STEM Educational Sets Learning & Development Toys Magnet Cubes • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
PicassoTiles 60 Piece Set 60pcs Magnet Building Tiles Clear Magnetic 3D Building Blocks Construction Playboards - Creativity Beyond Imagination, Inspirational, Recreational, Educational, Conventional • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Jasonwell STEM Toys Building Blocks - 168 PCS Educational Construction Tiles Set Engineering Kit Creative Activities Games Learning Gift for Toddlers Kids Ages 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Year Old Boys Girls • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
POPULAR PLAYTHINGS Playstix Vehicles Set Construction Toy Building Blocks 130 Piece Kit • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
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
Veatree 206Pcs Magnetic Building Sticks Blocks Toys, Magnet Educational Toys STEM Toys for Kids and Adult, Building Toy 3D Puzzle with Storage Bag • Amazon Business $24.64 1 $24.64
Learning Resources Gears! Gears! Gears! 100-Piece Deluxe Building Set, STEM Construction Toy Set, 100 Pieces, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $23.57 1 $23.57
MICHLEY Builder Sets for Kids 150 Piece Builders Blocks • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Uncle Nick Building Blocks for Kids Ages 4-8 Stem Toys Kit Educational Building Toys for Kids Ages 4 5 6 7 8, Creative Activities Games Superior Gift for Kid with 60 Pieces and 1 Blocks Storage Box • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Geomakers, STEM Toy, Early Learning, STEM kit for Kids, 58 Pieces, Ages 5+ • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Brain Flakes 500 Piece Interlocking Plastic Disc Set - A Creative and Educational Alternative to Building Blocks - Tested for Children's Safety - A Great Stem Toy for Both Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Coogam Wooden Tower Stacking Game, Fine Motor Skill Montessori Building Blocks with Dice Toppling Leaning Tower Toy Party Family Games for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
Family Pets Wooden Dollhouse Animal Set by Hape | Complete Your Wooden Dolls House with Happy Dog, Cat, Bunny Pet Set with Complimentary Houses and Food Bowls • Amazon Business $14.61 1 $14.61

Materials cost

$669.52

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $54.57

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$764.13

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$134.85

Total project goal

$898.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $898.98

1 Donor

-$898.98

Donations toward project cost

-$764.13

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$134.85

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