Help me give my students STEAM model kits and building materials to sharpen their creativity and enhance their hands-on learning experiences!
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Jean Raftery's classroom raised $327
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 Project
This year I am teaching STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Mathematics) to students in grades 1-8! My students love being creative and having the opportunity to work on hands on activities. Often my students are rewarded with "free builds" where they can use various building materials to build and design various structures. Using building materials in STEAM classes offers students a hands-on, engaging way to explore key concepts, which enhances problem solving skills, promotes creativity and innovation, and encourages inquiry-based learning. Not to mention, having fun and using their imagination! Hands-on activities with LEGO and similar tools transform abstract concepts into interactive, enjoyable experiences, increasing engagement and retention.
Building materials inspire curiosity and experimentation, fostering a mindset of asking questions, testing hypotheses, and learning through trial and error.
By incorporating block-building activities into learning environments, we can provide students with valuable opportunities to explore and grow in a playful yet purposeful manner! That is why I am requesting a set of STEAM model boat kits, along with building materials such as Lincoln logs, and Lego bricks. With 287 students who come into my classroom each week, I can never have enough materials and resources to make learning fun, and foster curious minds. Incorporating building materials into STEAM education helps students bridge theoretical knowledge with practical application, preparing them for future challenges in creative and technical fields!
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
Lincoln Logs – 100th Anniversary Tin, 111 Pieces, Real Wood Logs - Ages 3+ - Best Retro Building Gift Set For Boys/Girls - Creative Construction Engineering - Preschool Education Toy
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$45.07
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$45.07
Juboury 1054Pcs Building Toy Building Blocks Bars Different Shape Educational Construction Engineering Set 3D Puzzle, Interlocking Creative Connecting Kit, Great STEM Toy for Both Boys and Girls
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$20.98
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$20.98
LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 Building Toy Set - Featuring Storage, Includes Train, Car, and a Tiger Figure, and Playset for Kids, Boys, and Girls Ages 4-99
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