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Ms. Covan from Youngstown, OH is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Minds

Help me give my students LEGO kits for our classroom, so they can have a dynamic and hands-on way to engage with academic content.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Covan's classroom raised $169

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My Project

In our classroom, we believe in learning through doing. Hands-on, experiential learning provides students with a deeper understanding of concepts and encourages them to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. That's why we're excited to introduce LEGO bricks into our classroom as a tool to enhance learning in a fun and engaging way.

LEGO bricks are not just for play—they can be used to explore a wide range of subjects, from mathematics and engineering to storytelling and social skills.

With these versatile materials, students can build models, solve problems, and engage in creative activities that connect to real-world learning. However, we need your help to bring this vision to life!

By providing a set of LEGO kits for our classroom, we can offer students a dynamic and hands-on way to engage with academic content, stimulate their imaginations, and work together to solve challenges. Your support will allow us to create a learning environment where students can build, explore, and innovate. These will be instrumental in our Lunar New Year celebrations.

Ms. Covan Horizon Science Academy - Youngstwn Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Nearly all 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
LEGO Friends Horse Training 41746 Toddler Building Toy, Great Birthday Gift for Ages 4+ with 2 Mini-Dolls, Stable, 2 Horse Characters and Animal Care Accessories • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Exotic Parrot Building Toy Set, Transforms to 3 Different Animal Figures - from Colorful Parrot, to Swimming Fish, to Cute Frog, Creative Toys for Kids Ages 7 and Up, 31136 • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Mighty Dinosaur Toy, Transforms from T. rex to Triceratops to Pterodactyl Dinosaur Figures, Great Gift for 7-12 Year Old Boys & Girls, 31058 • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59
LEGO Disney Princess Belle’s Storytime Horse Carriage and Mini-Doll, Princess Toy for Kids, Disney’s Beauty and The Beast Movie Gift for Girls and Boys Ages 5 and Up, 43233 • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59
LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Deep Sea Creatures, Transforms from Shark and Crab to Squid to Angler Fish, Sea Animal Toys, Gifts for 7 Plus Year Old Girls and Boys, 31088 • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
LEGO Nutcracker Christmas Decor - Building Toys for Kids, Boys & Girls, Ages 8+ - Nutcracker Decorations for Home - Gift Ideas for Christmas - Moveable Arms & Mouth - 40640 • Amazon Business $12.34 1 $12.34
LEGO City Blue Monster Truck Off-Road Toy Playset with a Driver Minifigure, Imaginative Toys for Kids, Fun Gift for Boys and Girls Aged 5 Plus, Mini Monster Truck, 60402 • Amazon Business $9.51 1 $9.51
LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Magical Unicorn Toy, Transforms from Unicorn to Seahorse to Peacock, Rainbow Animal Figures, Unicorn Gift for Grandchildren, Girls and Boys, Buildable Toys, 31140 • Amazon Business $9.25 1 $9.25
LEGO Marvel Spider-Man's Car and Doc Ock Building Set, Spidey and His Amazing Friends Buildable Toy for Kids 4 Plus Years Old with Glow in The Dark Pieces, 10789 • Amazon Business $7.69 1 $7.69

Materials cost

$111.94

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$143.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.34

Total project goal

$168.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $168.96

1 Donor

-$84.48

Donations toward project cost

-$71.81

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.67

match offer

-$84.48

Match offer toward project cost

-$71.81

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.67

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