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Mrs. Castrejon from Houston, TX is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fun with Ramps and Pathways

Help me give my students a collaborative experience exploring ramps and pathways with blocks. I'd like to create a fun and inviting center where students are encouraged to explore the materials in the block center.

  • $798 goal

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My Project

I'd like these materials to help build a block center where students can explore how the world around them works.

Ramp play supports the development of both fine and gross motor skills as children build, roll, and push.

These movements also provide hands-on experience with force, motion, gravity, and friction. This supports learning around topics such as physics, engineering, and math. Ramps and balls promote engineering, math, creativity, and social relationships. It gives students the chance to think, create, fail, and try again. I'd like to give my students this opportunity with these materials.

Mrs. Castrejon Barbara Bush Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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Houston, TX View local requests 24 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
FF253 - Ramps Balls Exploration Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $169.00 1 $169.00
LC200X - Block Play Simple Machines - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $149.00 1 $149.00
HH640 - Arch Blocks • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 2 $139.98
FF260 - Ramps Balls Storage Box • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
LL227 - Playful Penguins Ice Blocks • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 2 $59.98
RJ10 - Block Play Traffic Signs • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
LC287 - Balls for Outdoor Ramps Exploration Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99

Materials cost

$637.93

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$677.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$119.56

Total project goal

$797.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $797.06

1 Donor

-$797.06

Donations toward project cost

-$677.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$119.56

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