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Ms. Waddell from Berkeley, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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First Grade Builders

Help me give my students new and improved STEM and building activities for choice time.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Waddell's classroom raised $408

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My Project

Throughout the week, students have the opportunity to work with a variety of STEM and building toys. They love Legos, blocks, marble runs and more. I'd like to provide new and exciting choices for them. They will be able to expand on the cities they are currently building by adding train tracks. The Plus Plus blocks, and interlocking blocks have endless options with bright colors for students to choose from. All of these activities can be done independently or as part of a team building exercise. They help form connections between students in class and foster new ideas and thinking outside of the box.

Ms. Waddell Washington Elementary School Grades PreK-2 Berkeley, CA View local requests 23 students impacted 8donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
TOMYOU 400 Pieces Building Blocks Kids STEM Toys Educational Building Toys Discs Sets Interlocking Solid Plastic for Preschool Kids Boys and Girls Aged 3+, Safe Material Creativity Kids Toys • Amazon Business $22.99 3 $68.97
ZOOB 250-Piece Set • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
On Track USA Wooden Train Track Expansion Set with Engine Train Cars - Wood Train Set for Toddlers - Compatible to All Major Brands with Storage Container, 55 Pcs Toy Train Set • Amazon Business $41.99 1 $41.99
PLUS PLUS - Open Play Set - 600 Piece - Basic Color Mix, Construction Building Stem Toy, Interlocking Mini Puzzle Blocks for Kids • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
On Track USA Wooden Train Set Figure 8 Wooden Train Track Set, 35 Piece Deluxe Basic Set, with Magnetic Trains and Railway Accessories - Comes in A Clear Container, Compatible with All Major Brands • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
48PCS Wooden Stacking Rocks Building Blocks Montessori Toys for 1 2 3 4 5 6 Year Old Girls Boys Preschool Educational Sensory Toys for Toddlers 1-3 STEM Learning Toys Ages 2-4 Kids Toys Games Gift • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
PLUS PLUS – Open Play Tube – 240 Piece Neon Color Mix – Construction Building Stem | Steam Toy, Interlocking Mini Puzzle Blocks for Kids • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99

Materials cost

$285.91

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $26.16

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.29

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$346.36

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.12

Total project goal

$407.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $407.48

6 Donors

-$395.13

Donations toward project cost

-$346.36

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$48.77

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$12.35

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