Help me give my students STEM materials to help build up their creativity!
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. C.'s classroom raised $277
This project is fully funded
My Project
Building a structure, whether with blocks, magnet tiles, or a marble run, will certainly give my students an opportunity to expand and exhibit their creativity. The children can build a town, a castle, a mansion, a school, etc. with these magnet tiles. Along with these materials, students will also have little mini figures that they can incorporate into their buildings. They can create a story with the mini figures such as a construction crew, or building their own school, a house with various family members, or a hospital with the magnet tiles. There are endless stories they can come up with as they plan and play together. Sometimes they mimic real life issues and problems and connect it to their play. This helps them "talk it out" when trying to deal with sometimes real social situations.
The children will also learn to work cooperatively with their peers in a fun activity.
These materials will be used during our free choice activity time, twice a week, and can even be utilized during rainy day recess. Learning through play is important in first grade. Working and playing cooperatively are vital in teaching young children lifelong social skills.
Lastly, the marble run materials will definitely challenge them to build a structure that will need multiple connections with problem-solving techniques. The marble run is a great activity for first graders to think creatively and plan out accordingly with other peers. One student may have a particular technique for building that another student may not have thought of. Another point of view will help students learn from each other.
Meland Marble Run - 132Pcs Marble Maze Game Building Toy for Kid, Marble Track Race Set&STEM Learning Toy Gift for Boy Girl Age 4 5 6 7 8 9+ (102 Translucent Marbulous Pcs & 30 Glass Marbles)
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$33.99
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$67.98
MagnaMagic 100 Piece Set 3D Magnet Building Tiles Plus Free Storage Bag - Woodland Theme Kids Magnetic Tiles Set with Geometric Shape - Educational Magnet Tiles and Magnetic Building Blocks for Kids
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$54.99
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$54.99
Kids Magnetic Tiles Toys, 100Pcs 3D Magnetic Building Blocks Tiles Set, Building Construction Educational STEM Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls
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$35.19
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$35.19
Playmags Magnetic Figures-Community Figures Set of 15 Pieces - Play People Perfect for Magnetic Tiles - STEM Learning Toys Children - Magnetic Tiles Expansion Pack
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$26.99
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$26.99
Materials cost
$185.15
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$16.94
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.78
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$234.87
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$41.45
Total project goal
$276.32
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$276.32
1 Donor
-$138.16
Donations toward project cost
-$117.44
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$20.72
match offer
-$138.15
Match offer toward project cost
-$117.43
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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