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Mrs. Lauren Brown from Kannapolis, NC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Lauren Brown's classroom raised $851

Hands-On Learning for Little Ones”

Help me give my students Lifting, placing, and balancing blocks improves coordination, hand strength, and control. Studnets can do this with cars, trucks, have converations with block play people,

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Mrs. Lauren Brown McKnight Child Development Center
Kannapolis, NC Grades PreK-2

My Project

A block center also supports language development. As children build together, they naturally communicate—sharing ideas, describing their creations, and working as a team. This helps expand vocabulary and build confidence in speaking. In

In addition, block play encourages creativity and imagination.

My pre k students can turn simple materials into anything they dream of, from homes to cities, which fosters independent thinking and self-expression.

Finally, a block center helps develop social-emotional skills. Students learn how to cooperate, take turns, and manage frustration, all of which are essential for success in school and beyond.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

18 students impacted 2 donors
Mrs. Lauren Brown McKnight Child Development Center Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Kannapolis, NC 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

18 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Block Play People - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $169.00 1 $169.00
Roll & Race! Activity Ramp • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99
Arch Blocks • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99
Kaplan Early Learning Community Block Set - 20 Pieces, Wooden Town Building Blocks for Dramatic Play and Storytelling, Includes School, Hospital, Bakery, Vehicles, and More for Toddlers, Ages 2+ • Kaplan Early Learning Company $71.96 1 $71.96
Tub of Cars, Planes & Trains • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
Hardwood Community Vehicles - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Build-A-Truck Magnetic Construction Vehicles • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Lakeshore Block Play People with Differing Abilities • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
Block Play Traffic Signs • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Fajiabao Construction Toy Cars for Toddlers 1-3 Boy Toys Mini Pull Back Cars Small Truck Sensory Bin Bulk & Goodie Bag Stuffers Party Favors for Kids 3-5 (Color Random) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$633.88

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $49.44

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$722.83

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$127.56

Total project goal

$850.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $850.39

2 Donors

-$850.39

Donations toward project cost

-$722.83

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$127.56

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