Building Minds and Creativity with Hands-On Center Activities!
Help me give my students hands-on learning tools like board games, puzzles, brain teasers, and building toys to spark creativity, critical thinking, and teamwork in the classroom!
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Bookout's classroom raised $364
This project is fully funded
My Project
As a first-year teacher, I’m excited to create a classroom where my 4th graders can explore, collaborate, and grow through hands-on learning. One of the best ways to foster creativity, critical thinking, and teamwork is through interactive center activities. I’m requesting a variety of building materials such as LEGOs, brain teasers, and other hands-on items that will allow my students to engage in open-ended problem-solving and imaginative play.
These center activities will encourage students to work together, think outside the box, and develop important skills like fine motor coordination, spatial awareness, and persistence.
By providing these tools, I can create a space where students actively learn while having fun!
With your support, my students will have the opportunity to build, explore, and create in ways that will enhance their learning experience and inspire a love for hands-on, interactive learning. Thank you for helping me create a dynamic classroom where every student can thrive!
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households
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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
$24.88
2
$49.76
ThinkFun Gravity Maze Marble Run Brain Game and STEM Toy for Boys and Girls Age 8 and Up: Toy of the Year Award Winner
• Amazon Business
$24.72
1
$24.72
24pcs Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags, 12 Colors Extra Large 12PCS A3 and 12pcs A4, Puzzle Bag for Organizing, Classroom Must Have Storage Bag, File Bags for School, Board Games and Office Supplies
• Amazon Business
$20.49
1
$20.49
Brain Flakes 500 Piece Set, Ages 3+, Interlocking Plastic Disc Toy for Creative Building, Educational STEM Learning, Construction Block Play for Kids, Teens, Adults, Boys, and Girls
• Amazon Business
$16.99
1
$16.99
Hasbro Gaming Guess Who? People & Pets Board Game Edition | The Original Guessing Game | Easter Gifts for Girls & Boys | Ages 6+ (Amazon Exclusive)
• Amazon Business
$16.39
1
$16.39
LotFancy Playing Cards, 12 Pack, Decks of Cards Bulk, Poker Size, Standard Index, for Blackjack, Euchre, Canasta Card Game, 6 Blue and 6 Red, Casino Grade Poker Cards
• Amazon Business
$16.20
1
$16.20
Regal Games Card Games for Kids - Go Fish, Crazy 8's, Old Maid, Slap Jack, Garbage Monster, War - Simple & Fun Classic Family Table Games - Games May Vary (6 Set)
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
Hasbro Gaming Chutes and Ladders Board Game | 2 to 4 Players | Preschool Games for Boys & Girls| Easter Gifts for Kids | Ages 3+ (Amazon Exclusive)
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
Mattel UNO Card Game, 7+ Years
• Quill.com
$12.41
1
$12.41
Coogam Wooden Puzzle Pattern Blocks Brain Teasers Game with 60 Challenges, 3D Russian Building Toy Wood Tangram Shape Jigsaw Puzzles Montessori STEM Educational Toys Gift for Kids Adults
• Amazon Business
$11.98
1
$11.98
Coogam Wooden Hexagon Puzzle for Kid Adults - Shape Pattern Block Tangram Brain Teaser Toy Geometry Logic IQ Game STEM Montessori Educational Gift for All Ages Challenge
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Pixel Art Challenge, 402 Pieces, Ages 5+, STEM Toys for Kids, Coding Basics for Kids, STEM Activities for Classroom
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Educational Insights Kanoodle 3D Brain Teaser Puzzle for Ages 7+ Brain Games for Kids and Adults, Travel Games
• Amazon Business
$9.97
1
$9.97
Sorry! Kids Board Game, Family Board Games for Kids and Adults, 2 to 4 Players, Family Games, Kids Games, Ages 6 and Up
• Amazon Business
$9.97
1
$9.97
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza On The Flip Side – Standalone Expansion Set for The Party Card Game – Wildly Entertaining for Kids, Teens, Adults, and Families – 10-15 Min, Age 7+, 2-8 Players
• Amazon Business
$9.95
1
$9.95
Duncan Toys Mental Block 3D Puzzle Game, Brain Teaser
• Amazon Business
$7.27
1
$7.27
Materials cost
$254.06
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$20.71
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.81
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$308.58
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$54.46
Total project goal
$363.04
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$363.04
1 Donor
-$181.52
Donations toward project cost
-$154.29
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$27.23
match offer
-$181.52
Match offer toward project cost
-$154.29
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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