Magnetic STEM for Little Learners Builds Brilliance
Help me give my students a clear building tub, magnetic dinosaur and vehicle tiles, and pop tubes to spark creativity, engineering skills, and hands-on STEM learning on our classroom light table.
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 transitional kindergartners are amazing young learners. Nearly all the students at our school come from low-income households, and many are English language learners. Despite the enormous challenges they face, these students arrive at school each day ready to learn, explore, and grow. They put forth tremendous effort and continually strive to make their families, their teachers, and themselves proud. They deserve access to meaningful, engaging, and hands-on learning tools that support their development and inspire their curiosity.
To foster their creativity and critical thinking, I am requesting magnetic engineering tools and giant pop tubes that will transform our classroom into a hub for STEM exploration.
These materials will allow students to build dinosaurs, rockets, buses, and imaginative landscapes inside clear tubs placed on our light table. With magnetic pieces and tubes that connect, twist, and expand, students will engage in open-ended play that supports early engineering concepts such as structure, stability, and design. Through dramatic play and collaboration, they will learn essential problem-solving and teamwork skills.
These powerful hands-on learning tools allow students to make connections between imagination and real-world concepts. As they construct and explore their prehistoric worlds, students will begin to think like engineers: planning, testing, redesigning, and working together. The tactile nature of the materials also supports fine motor development and language growth, especially for our students who are still developing English skills.
Imagine the excitement and pride these young builders will feel when they realize someone has invested in their potential. Your generosity will provide the tools that make learning fun, meaningful, and memorable. Thank you for helping us create a classroom filled with possibility—where every child has the chance to dream, build, and thrive.
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
HACOCOLA Dinosaur Magnetic Tiles, Educational Magnet Tiles Building Block Toy Dino World, Learning Construction Magnetic Toys Set for Boys Girls Kids Age 3 4 5 6 7 8（49 PCS）
• Amazon Business
$22.99
2
$45.98
PicassoTiles Magnet Building Blocks STEM Learning Construction Toy Set Early Education Kit 3-in-1 Rocket, School Bus, Train Theme Stick-On Puzzle Pretend Play Magnetic Tiles Kids Building Block Toys
• Amazon Business
$29.54
1
$29.54
NUTTY TOYS Jumbo XXL Pop Tubes - Sensory Toys - Fine Motor Skills Learning for Toddlers, Top ADHD & Autism Fidget 2025 for Kids, Best Preschool Gifts Idea Unique Boy & Girl Easter Basket Stuffers
• Amazon Business
$9.97
1
$9.97
Materials cost
$185.48
Vendor shipping charges
$5.00
Sales tax
$16.97
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.78
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$240.23
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$42.39
Total project goal
$282.62
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$282.62
4 Donors
-$147.33
Donations toward project cost
-$142.48
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$4.85
Matching donations from our partners
-$115.00
Match offers toward project cost
-$97.75
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Hirschmiller and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
