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Ms. McLemore from Starkville, MS is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Lego Spike Kits: Build & Coding Exploration

Help me give my students Lego Spike Coding Kits to let students build by learning and practice coding skills.

  • $1,057 goal

This project expired on July 6, 2025.

This project expired on July 6, 2025.

My Project

The LEGO Spike Prime kit introduces a dynamic and interactive approach to coding. In my gifted classroom it will allow students to have heightened engagement among students. This hands-on learning experience allows students to manipulate physical components, bringing their coding projects to life in a tangible way. By integrating coding with the creativity of building, students can visualize their ideas and implement them in real-time, which is particularly beneficial for gifted learners who thrive on challenge and innovation. The ability to see immediate results from their coding efforts encourages experimentation and exploration, enhancing their overall educational experience.

In a gifted classroom, the integration of the LEGO Spike Prime kit promotes critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for advanced learners.

Students will get to design and program robots that can perform specific functions, which requires them to analyze problems, devise strategies, and troubleshoot issues during the building and coding process to help prepare them for 21st century learning and work. Such skills are invaluable in preparing gifted students for future challenges in an increasingly technology-driven world.

The collaborative nature of projects utilizing the LEGO Spike kit encourages gifted students to work together, enhancing their social skills and communication abilities. As they collaborate on coding challenges, students learn to articulate their ideas, listen to others, and incorporate feedback into their work. This teamwork mirrors real-world scenarios where collaboration is key to success, preparing students for future academic and professional environments. Additionally, by sharing their diverse perspectives and approaches to problem-solving, students can inspire one another and foster a strong sense of community within the classroom, ultimately enhancing their learning experience.

Ms. McLemore Henderson Ward Stewart 2nd-4th Grade School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Starkville, MS View local requests

More than half 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

52 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lego Education Spike Prime Set (45678) • Amazon Business $399.95 2 $799.90

Materials cost

$799.90

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $55.99

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$897.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$158.45

Total project goal

$1,056.34

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