LEGOs and Laughter: Building Connections, Boosting Wellbeing!
Help me give my students Legos. Engaging in STEAM activities can enhance their social-emotional well-being, enabling them to thrive and develop resilience.
Building with LEGOs is about more than just play, it’s a meaningful way to support student wellness and promote their overall development. Engaging in this hands-on activity creates a calming environment that encourages self awareness and emotional regulation, allowing students to regulate their feelings and cope with stress in a healthy way. Students can use their creativity to design and build anything they can imagine, which can be a valuable outlet for expressing emotions and thoughts. But the benefits don’t stop there! Creative play with LEGO also cultivates essential social skills. When students are in groups, they learn the value of teamwork, communication, and cooperation. These interactions not only enhance their social abilities but also equip them for future collaborations both in and out of the classroom. Plus, tackling building challenges strengthens their problem-solving skills and nurtures resilience, helping students to develop a growth mindset. LEGOs provide a tangible and playful way to interact with others, making learning more enjoyable and less stressful.
Many students today are experiencing difficulties in managing their life's ups and downs.
Your generous support will help us to create a nurturing space where students thrive. By providing LEGOs, you are investing in their creativity, resilience, and well-being. Every LEGO brick is a building block for a brighter future for our students! Thank you for your consideration and support!
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households
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LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 Building Toy Set - Featuring Storage, Includes Train, Car, and a Tiger Figure, and Playset for Kids, Boys, and Girls Ages 4-99
• Amazon Business
$17.99
10
$179.90
Bose - SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Waterproof/Dustproof Design - Blue Dusk
• Best Buy Education
$149.99
1
$149.99
LEGO DUPLO Classic Brick Box Building Set - Features Storage Organizer, Toy Car, Number Bricks, Build, Learn, and Play, Great Gift Playset for Toddlers, Boys, and Girls Ages 18+ Months, 10913
• Amazon Business
$23.99
5
$119.95
LEGO Classic Creative Suitcase 10713 - Includes Sorting Storage Organizer Case with Fun Colorful Building Bricks, Preschool Learning Toy for Kids, Boys and Girls Ages 4 Years Old and Up
• Amazon Business
$10.99
10
$109.90
LEGO Classic Blue Baseplate Square 32x32 Stud Foundation to Build, Play, and Display Brick Creations, Great for Ocean and Water Landscapes, 11025
• Amazon Business
$6.69
10
$66.90
Huaker 88 Piece Magnetic Balls and Rods Set,Magnetic Building Toys Colorful DIY STEM Building Blocks Sticks for Ages 3+ Year Old Children Boy Girl Educational Construction Toy
• Amazon Business
$27.99
1
$27.99
LEGO® Books. 5-Minute Builds: 100+ Quick Model Build Ideas, Basic Brick Kit, and Awesome Activities to Inspire Imagination and Creativity!
• Amazon Business
$11.85
1
$11.85
Materials cost
$666.48
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$29.33
3rd party payment processing fee
$10.00
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$735.81
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$129.85
Total project goal
$865.66
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$865.66
10 Donors
-$429.89
Donations toward project cost
-$370.41
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$59.48
match offer
-$429.88
Match offer toward project cost
-$365.40
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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