My students need LEGOs, K’NEX, STEM toys, and a variety of building bricks to improve creativity, encourage team work, and develop problem solving all while building STEM knowledge.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Mendoza's classroom raised $324
This project is fully funded
Celebrating 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 Students
I have the best students in the world! My school is located in a high-need community. Most of my students receive free breakfast and lunch. I have students from all different countries. My wonderful students come to school with a smile on their faces, ready to learn.
Although they struggle with extreme home situations, they often want someone to guide them into learning.
I enjoy coming to work each day and seeing their smiling faces. Some students' home lives are a bit more chaotic, which leads to a high transient rate. Quite a few of my students come from unstable homes, so the classroom needs to be the one constant in their life. They need to feel safe and provided for. Despite the many obstacles that surround them, they love to learn!
My Project
I am requesting LEGOs, K'NEX, and building materials to build my students' STEM knowledge . These materials will be used in the STEM club I hope to create. It is my goal that in this STEM club kids can use their imagination and creativity while at the same time learning. They will be working together with a partner or small group to encourage collaboration and cooperation. The items that I have chosen will give my students the opportunity to develop problem solving skills that will be transferable across all subjects and in real-life situations.
Elementary school kids need time to play, to build, create, construct, cooperate, engage, and be persistent.
In our rapidly changing, technological society all kids need exposure to games and activities that will promote elastic, non-linear thinking and problem solving skills. Set with specific challenges, my students will be able to rotate through this variety of STEM activities and expand their thinking on a daily basis.
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
LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box 10698
• Amazon Business
$47.99
1
$47.99
K’NEX 100 Model Building Set – 863 Pieces – Ages 7+ Engineering Educational Toy
• Amazon Business
$47.59
1
$47.59
Brickyard Building Blocks Wheels, Tires, and Axles - 459 Pieces Building Bricks Compatible Set by Includes Steering Wheels, Windshields, and Colorful Brick Building Chassis Pieces (459 pcs)
• Amazon Business
$34.95
1
$34.95
163 Piece STEM Toys Kit | Educational Construction Engineering Building Blocks Learning Set for Ages 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Year Old Boys & Girls by Brickyard | Best Kids Toy | Creative Games & Fun Activities
• Amazon Business
$33.95
1
$33.95
LEGO Classic Creative Builder Box 10703 (Exclusive)
• Amazon Business
$29.99
1
$29.99
LEGO Classic Bricks and Gears 10712 Building Kit (244 Piece)
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
Upgrade Stackable Building Base Plates- Baseplate 10" x 10" in Variety Color, Compatible with all Major Brands (6PC Mixed)
• Amazon Business
$15.80
1
$15.80
VIAHART 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
Materials cost
$241.25
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.62
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$274.87
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$48.51
Total project goal
$323.38
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$323.38
2 Donors
-$157.28
Donations toward project cost
-$141.19
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$16.09
Matching donations from our partners
-$157.27
Match offers toward project cost
-$133.68
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Mendoza and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
