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Ms. Tucker from Del Rey, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Tucker's classroom raised $1,922

Knights Building Their Future

My students need a standing desk, STEM activities and things to build.

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Ms. Tucker Del Rey Elementary School
Del Rey, CA Grades 3-5

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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

I am a special education teacher in a small community in the Central San Joaquin Valley. Our poverty rate is very high. As a result of this, all of our students receive free breakfasts and lunches. Many of our students are second language learners. We work diligently to provide as many experiences and tools as possible to facilitate growth which allows them to meet their grade level standard.

Students with special needs benefit greatly from STEM activities that include hands-on learning.

Several strategies that have helped my students is providing them with special seating and various manipulatives and tools that help them to focus on their learning.

Having my students with special needs doing projects with their grade level peers is important. I have found that some of my students with language deficits are actually better than their mainstream peers when it comes to STEM activities like robotics using Lego's to create their own projects.

My Project

I have found that giving my students the opportunity to move around helps them with their learning. Some experts believe that a standing desk may also help students with ADHD learn in the classroom. Stacy Gray, a certified calming practitioner, says “children who need to move to learn should not be looked down upon and made to feel that they are always frustrating and disappointing the adults in their lives.” She says this can damage their self-esteem. So, by being proactive and allowing them to stand and move while doing work, she feels the students will be happier, more focused and learn better. To further this goal, I am requesting funding for a standing desk, in addition to LEGOS, Lincoln Logs and Tinker Toys.

Using the LEGOS gives students a sense of accomplishment.

They are able to problem solve, follow directions, and even start to make their own creations. Something very interesting happened when I received a student desk recently. I was having trouble putting it together, so I asked several of my students to help out. I was able to share building tips that I had been given from my family, as well as listen to, and put in practice ideas they had to complete the project. It was such an eye-opener.

We then talked about the assembly instructions and how they could be made easier. We talked about future careers in engineering where they could change/modify or even develop their own desks. This gave all of us a sense of empowerment instead of the frustration of assembling something that was difficult-problem solving at it's best.

I believe that the LEGOS and even the assembly of the desk will give my students a vision for a bright future that they may not have even considered before.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

200 students impacted 1 donor
Ms. Tucker Del Rey Elementary School Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Del Rey, CA 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

200 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
LEGO Creator Expert ASSEMBLY Square 10255 Building Kit • Amazon Business $279.95 1 $279.95
Safco Products 1201BE Alphabetter Stand-Up Desk with Swinging Footrest Bar, 28" x 20" Standard Top, Black Frame/Beige Top • Amazon Business $212.08 1 $212.08
LEGO Creator Expert Detective's Office • Amazon Business $159.95 1 $159.95
LINCOLN LOGS –Collector's Edition Village – 327 Pieces – For Ages 3+ – Preschool Education Toy • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99
LEGO City Police Station 60141 Cool Toy For Kids • Amazon Business $80.00 1 $80.00
LEGO Architecture 21022 Lincoln Memorial Model Kit • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
Tinkertoy Deluxe Building Kit, Varies By Model • Amazon Business $30.00 2 $60.00
LEGO DC Super Hero Girls Super Hero High School 41232 Superhero Toy • Amazon Business $53.99 1 $53.99
LEGO Friends Heartlake Riding Club 41126 New Toy for June 2016 • Amazon Business $47.99 1 $47.99
LEGO City Great Vehicles Racing Bike Transporter • Amazon Business $47.95 1 $47.95
LEGO City Great Vehicles Pickup Tow Truck • Amazon Business $47.75 1 $47.75
LEGO Architecture Brandenburg Gate 21011 (Discontinued by manufacturer) • Amazon Business $46.12 1 $46.12
LINCOLN LOGS - 100th Anniversary Tin - 111 All-Wood Pieces - Ages 3+ Construction Education Toy • Amazon Business $40.49 1 $40.49
LINCOLN LOGS – Country Meadow Cottage – 137 Pieces – Ages 3+ Preschool Education Toy • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
LEGO Friends Puppy Parade 41301 Popular Kids Toy • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
LEGO Architecture Venice 21026 Skyline Building Set • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader Transformation 75183 Building Kit • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
LEGO DC SUPER HERO GIRLS Harley Quinn Dorm 41236 Building Kit (176 Piece) • Amazon Business $18.97 1 $18.97
LEGO Creator Robo Explorer 31062 Robot Toy • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
LEGO Creator Airshow Aces 31060 • Amazon Business $15.59 1 $15.59
LEGO Friends Puppy Playground 41303 Building Kit • Amazon Business $4.99 2 $9.98
LEGO 10726 Stephanie's Horse Carriage Building Kit (58 Piece) • Amazon Business $9.64 1 $9.64
LEGO Star Wars Resistance X-Wing Fighter 75125 • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
LEGO Friends Puppy Treats & Tricks 41304 Building Kit • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
LEGO Friends Puppy Pampering 41302 Building Kit • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
LEGO Creator Red Racer 31055 Building Kit • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99

Materials cost

$1,449.33

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $132.61

3rd party payment processing fee

$21.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,633.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$288.30

Total project goal

$1,921.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,921.98

1 Donor

-$1,921.98

Donations toward project cost

-$1,633.68

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$288.30

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