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Mr. Gumm from Waianae, HI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Magnetic Masterpieces: Learning Through Play

Help me give my students magnetic tile building blocks to help students learn to play with each other and practice their social skills.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Gumm's classroom raised $296

This project is fully funded

My Project

Magnetic tiles are more than just toys—they are powerful learning tools that can ignite curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving skills in young learners. In our kindergarten classroom, we are eager to introduce these versatile tiles to help our students explore concepts in math, science, and engineering while having fun!

With magnetic tiles, our little architects will be able to design and build their own structures, learning about shapes, symmetry, and balance along the way.

These hands-on activities are perfect for developing fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and teamwork, as students collaborate to bring their imaginative creations to life.

Your generous donation will provide our classroom with a set of magnetic tiles that will be used daily during center time, STEM activities, and free play. These tiles will allow our students to experiment with concepts such as magnetism, gravity, and geometry in a way that is engaging and accessible. By supporting this project, you are helping to foster a love of learning that will last a lifetime.

Thank you for considering our project. With your help, we can make our classroom a place where learning is magnetic!

Mr. Gumm Makaha Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Waianae, HI 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 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
PicassoTiles 100 Piece Set 100pcs Magnet Building Tiles Clear Magnetic 3D Building Blocks Construction Playboards, Creativity Beyond Imagination, Inspirational, Recreational, Educational Conventional • Amazon Business $39.59 3 $118.77
Bmag 130PCS Magnetic Tiles Building Blocks, 3D Magnet Blocks Construction Playboards for Kids Toddlers, Educational STEM Preschool Toys for Boys Girls with 2 Cars • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Pitpat 128 pcs Magnetic Tiles for Kids with 2 Cars and Storage Bag, Magnet Blocks Building Set with Stronger Magnets, Magnetic Shapes for Kids 3+ Years • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99

Materials cost

$208.75

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$9.19

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$251.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.31

Total project goal

$295.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$295.38

1 Donor

-$147.69

Donations toward project cost

-$125.54

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.15

match offer

-$147.68

Match offer toward project cost

-$125.53

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.15

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$0.00

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