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Ms. Tuttle from Santa Maria, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Inspiring Creativity and Problem-Solving Through Hands-on Exploration

Help me give my students engineering, fine motor, and engaging STEM learning tools.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Tuttle's classroom raised $646

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 Project

My students are truly exceptional individuals, each possessing unique talents and an innate curiosity that drives their learning. It is both a privilege and a joy to guide them on their educational journey. What sets my students apart is their innate ability to think critically, problem-solve, and collaborate effectively. They possess a natural love for exploration and a desire to understand the world around them. By equipping them with the right tools, we can unleash their potential and foster skills that will serve them well in all aspects of life.

I envision a classroom where learning becomes a hands-on adventure with the help of Lincoln Logs, wooden blocks, STEM toys, magnets, brain teasers, and stringing beads.

Let me illustrate how these materials will transform their educational experience:

Lincoln Logs and wooden blocks: These versatile building materials will empower my students to develop spatial awareness, fine motor skills, and logical thinking. Through constructing with Lincoln Logs and wooden blocks, they will learn about balance, symmetry, and engineering principles. Collaborative play with these materials will also enhance their teamwork and communication abilities.

STEM toys and magnets: By engaging with STEM toys and experimenting with magnets, my students will delve into inquiry-based learning and explore concepts in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. They will discover the properties of magnetism, investigate magnetic fields, and understand how magnets attract and repel. These experiences will ignite their scientific curiosity and foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Brain teasers and stringing beads: Brain teasers challenge my students to think outside the box, enhancing their cognitive abilities and honing their problem-solving skills. Stringing beads will develop their fine motor skills and hand-eye.

Ms. Tuttle Martin Luther Tunnell Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Santa Maria, CA View local requests

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

30 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Magnetic Blocks, 56 Pieces 1.34 inch Large Magnetic Building Blocks, 3D Magnetic Cubes for Kids, Preschool Educational Construction Kit, Sensory Montessori Toys Kids Blocks for Boys Girls Toddlers • Amazon Business $66.92 2 $133.84
LINCOLN LOGS-Collector's Edition Village-327 Pieces-Real Wood Logs-Ages 3+ - Best Retro Building Gift Set for Boys/Girls-Creative Construction Engineering–Top Blocks Game Kit - Preschool Education Toy • Amazon Business $109.99 1 $109.99
Montessori Learning Toys Slide Puzzle Color & Shape Matching Brain Teasers Logic Game Preschool Educational Wooden Toys for Kids Boys Girls Age 3 4 5 6 7 Years Old Travel Toys Birthday Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $14.75 5 $73.75
PLUMIA Magnets for Kids STEM Learning Toys 3D Building Magnetic Blocks Construction Magnet Toys for 3 Years Old Boys and Girls Montessori Toys for Toddlers • Amazon Business $30.99 2 $61.98
RAINBOW TOYFROG Lacing Beads for Toddlers (60 Stringing Beads,4 Strings) -Educational Montessori Preschool Activities,Toddler Sensory Occupational Therapy Toys Autism OT (with Storage Bag) • Amazon Business $12.99 3 $38.97
iPlay, iLearn Toddler Wooden Building Block Toys, 72 PCS Kids Natural Wood Stacking Blocks Set Standard Unit, Preschool Kindergarten Montessori Toy, Birthday Gift for Age 2 3 4 5 6 Year Old Boy Girl • Amazon Business $29.87 1 $29.87
TOMYOU 200 Pieces Building Blocks Kids STEM Toys Educational Building Toys Discs Sets Interlocking Solid Plastic for Preschool Kids Boys and Girls Aged 3+, Safe Material Creativity Kids Toys • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99

Materials cost

$468.39

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $42.86

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$548.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$96.76

Total project goal

$645.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $645.04

3 Donors

-$645.04

Donations toward project cost

-$548.28

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$96.76

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