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Ms. S. Lopez from Astoria, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. S. Lopez's classroom raised $217

Friendships That STEM from Magnetic Tiles

Help me give my students magnetic tile blocks to help foster their social skills through STEM based learning.

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Ms. S. Lopez PS255Q @ PS397
Astoria, NY Grades PreK-2

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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 Project

In my classroom, creativity is magnetic—literally! My students with autism light up when given the chance to build, explore, and imagine together. With magnetic tiles and accessories, they won’t just be stacking blocks; they’ll be stacking opportunities to communicate, collaborate, and problem-solve. Whether constructing houses or piecing together rocket ships, every click of a tile becomes a chance to practice sharing ideas, taking turns, and celebrating successes as a team.

STEM-based play is the perfect recipe for social growth: add a dash of engineering, a spark of imagination, and a whole lot of teamwork.

These magnetic tiles will transform playtime into a social laboratory where my students learn to negotiate, compromise, and cheer each other on. With your support, our classroom can become a place where magnetic tiles don’t just connect structures—they connect students to one another.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

60 students impacted 4 donors
Ms. S. Lopez PS255Q @ PS397 Grades PreK-2

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.

Astoria, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters of 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

60 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
PicassoTiles 101pc Magnetic Tile Building Blocks with Car Base Drawstring Carry Toy Storage Bag Magnetized Block for Kids Magnet ToySet Educational STEM Learning Child Brain Development Ages 3+ PC101 • Amazon Business $41.98 1 $41.98
PicassoTiles 100 Piece Set 100pcs Magnet Building Tiles Clear Magnetic 3D Blocks Construction Playboards, Creativity Beyond Imagination, Inspirational, Recreational, Educational Conventional • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
MAGNA-TILES Storage Bin & Interactive Play-Mat, The ORIGINAL Magnetic Building Brand • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
PicassoTiles 16pc Magnetic Character Figures Expansion Set Toddler Style People Compatible with Magnet Tile Building Set STEM Educational Construction Toy for Kids Pretend Play Creative Learning PTA08 • Amazon Business $21.00 1 $21.00
PicassoTiles Window and Door Clip On Magnetic Blocks Magnet Tiles Magnets Building Tile Construction Toy Set STEM Education Toys Learning Kit Stacking Block Playset Boys & Girls Age 3+ PT30 • Amazon Business $15.75 1 $15.75
PicassoTiles 2 Piece Car Mini Truck Construction Kit Toy Set Vehicle for Magnetic Blocks Building Tile Sensory Magnet Toys Bricks STEM & Learning Educational School Puzzle Girls Boys Toddlers Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $9.84 1 $9.84

Materials cost

$151.55

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$183.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.44

Total project goal

$216.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $216.26

3 Donors

-$105.04

Donations toward project cost

-$94.53

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.51

match offer

-$105.05

Match offer toward project cost

-$89.29

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.76

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$6.17

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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