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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 $176

This project is fully funded

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.

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.

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.

Youngstown, OH View local requests

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

100 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart Baby Mario vs. Baby Luigi - Collectible Toy Building Set for Kids, Boys and Girls, Ages 8+ - Nintendo Mario Kart Toy for Fans - Gift Idea for Birthdays - 72034 • Amazon Business $25.49 1 $25.49
LEGO Disney Princess Ariel’s Crystal Cavern, Buildable Disney Toy Playset for Kids, Ariel Princess Mermaid Mini Doll and Fish Figure, Treasure Chest, Gift for Girls and Boys Ages 4 and Up, 43254 • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
LEGO Despicable Me 4 Minions and Banana Car Toy Gift for Kids, Fun Illumination’s Despicable Me Toy Playset, Creative Building Minions Toy for Boys and Girls Aged 6 and Up, 75580 • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart Standard Kit - Collectible Toy Building Set for Kids, Boys and Girls, Ages 7+ - Nintendo Mario Kart Toy for Fans - Gift Idea for Birthdays - 72032 • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
LEGO Minecraft The Illager Desert Patrol Toy Figures and Playset - Building Minecraft Toy for Kids, Boys and Girls, Ages 7+ - with 4 Figures for Pretend Play - Gift Idea for Birthdays - 21267 • Amazon Business $9.59 1 $9.59
LEGO Minecraft The Pirate Ship Voyage, Boat Toy Playset for Kids with Squid, Camel and Pirate Figures, Pirate Toy Building Set for Action Role-Play, Minecraft Gift for 8 Year Old Boys and Girls, 21259 • Amazon Business $9.59 1 $9.59
LEGO Minecraft The Nether Lava Battle Toy and Playset - Building Minecraft Toy for Kids, Ages 6+ - Alex, Wither Skeleton, Blaze and Strider Figures for Pretend Play - Gift Idea for Birthdays - 21266 • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$117.63

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$149.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.36

Total project goal

$175.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$175.75

1 Donor

-$74.70

Donations toward project cost

-$74.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$87.87

Match offer toward project cost

-$74.69

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.18

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.18

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$0.00

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