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Ms. Conner from Austin, TX is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Girls Building Worlds

My students need building and game supplies (Legos, blocks, games) to add to the art classroom. They are visiting different worlds and imagining places that only live inside their minds. These supplies allow for kinesthetic experiences with imaginary communities.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Conner's classroom raised $352

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate 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

We are ninety percent free lunches. Many come from single parent, working class, Spanish speaking environments. Opportunities in abundance on the other side of town seem like a fantasy in our classroom. My students aren't vacationing; instead, they read or draw to travel. I have to ask important questions, checking clarity because what seems a given to me, may not be for my students who struggle to see "fantasy" in the urban environment.

This year I created learning centers in the art classroom offering experiences with diverse art materials based on different levels of ability.

Soon I identified unexpected trends in the art room. In one area of my classroom was a small box of legos and on the other side of the room a yellow container of old fashioned blocks. I was amazed how many of the female students waited patiently for their turn and glowingly sat down to create a structure. The students talked about what the buildings were in relation to each other and who lived there. Our principal passed by the room and stopped to enjoy the elaborate stories the students shared. The student collaborations were effortless and exciting.

My Project

My students will use blocks and legos to create three-dimensional representations of their two-dimensional designs. They will use art media to draw their proposed structure and the donated supplies to bring it to fruition.

Students will develop several architectural designs and work in groups to transform the design into a three-dimensional model using the blocks and legos.

The legos and blocks will be the tools that allow for lateral thinking. Students will be problem-solvers as they organize and plan the construction of their communities with a female student as head of operations. These female lead groups will provide experiences in leadership, critical thinking and problem-solve for the young girl leaders. These experiences will be opportunities to challenge creativity and enhance communication within small strategic groupings. My students live in an urban environment and these legos and blocks will allow students to practice motor development while providing plenty of opportunities for differentiation. Students will make something tangible as they see their own ideas come to life.

Ms. Conner Graham Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Austin, TX View local requests

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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lego 10697 Building Large Box Creator XXL, 1500 Pieces • Amazon Business $78.32 1 $78.32
Melissa & Doug Standard Unit Solid-Wood Building Blocks With Wooden Storage Tray (60 pcs) • Amazon Business $53.99 1 $53.99
Melissa & Doug Wooden Town Blocks Play Set With Storage Tray (35 pcs) • Amazon Business $24.54 1 $24.54
Go Fish for Modern Artists Card Game • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
K'NEX 70 Model Building Set - 705 Pieces - Ages 7+ Engineering Education Toy • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
Hasbro Game - Jenga • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Eames Memory Game • Amazon Business $15.95 1 $15.95
LEGO Disney Princess Palace Pets Royal Castle 41142 • Amazon Business $15.20 1 $15.20
LEGO Elves The Water Dragon Adventure 41172 • Amazon Business $12.79 1 $12.79
LEGO Friends 41123 Foal's Washing Station Building Kit (77 Piece) • Amazon Business $6.89 1 $6.89

Materials cost

$264.64

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$298.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$52.70

Total project goal

$351.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $351.31

7 Donors

-$351.31

Donations toward project cost

-$298.61

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.70

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 $0.00

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