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Mrs. Prusak from Springfield, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Prusak's classroom raised $272

STEAM Building for First Grade

Help me give my students LEGO resource kits for STEM learning and play!

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Mrs. Prusak McClernand Elementary School
Springfield, IL Grades PreK-2

My Project

Students need to prepare for their future. Engaged and creative learning is the best way for students to take the initiative. The best way for students to learn is through hands-on creativity and play based learning.

Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math are critical subjects for students to learn so they can practice being critical thinkers!

The STEAM activities including LEGO play items, LEGO building toys and LEGO kits would allow endless possibilities for my students to build and create with their peers. It will allow students to build, create and learn how to be a team. Imaginary play is so important at this age so encouraging students to build, create and play together is vital.

Having a well-rounded education will better prepare students to become productive and successful citizens. These STEAM and LEGO building items would provide my students with this opportunity for many years to come. I am also requesting some storage so we can organize these wonderful resources.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

24 students impacted 3 donors
Mrs. Prusak McClernand Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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

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.

Springfield, IL 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

24 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
LEGO - Creator 3 in 1 Wild Animals Panda Family Building Toy 31165 • Best Buy Education $39.99 1 $39.99
LEGO - Disney Moana 2 Heihei Buildable Animal Model Kit 43272 • Best Buy Education $39.99 1 $39.99
10 NEW LEGO MINIFIG PEOPLE LOT random grab bag of minifigure guys city town set by USA • Amazon Business $26.54 1 $26.54
LEGO - Jurassic World Little Eatie T Rex Dinosaur Building Toy 76967 • Best Buy Education $24.99 1 $24.99
LEGO - City Burger Truck Toy Building Set Pretend Play Toy 60404 • Best Buy Education $19.99 1 $19.99
LEGO - City Interstellar Spaceship Toy Playset 60430 • Best Buy Education $19.99 1 $19.99
LEGO Books: Build Christmas Fun! (Activity Book with Minifigure) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
LEGO - Classic Creative Food Friends Building Toy 11039 • Best Buy Education $8.99 1 $8.99
LEGO City Police Car Toy 60312 for Kids 5 Plus Years Old with Officer Minifigure, Small Gift Idea, Adventures Series, Car Chase Building Set • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$197.46

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$230.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.66

Total project goal

$271.08

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $271.08

3 Donors

-$267.55

Donations toward project cost

-$230.42

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.13

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.53

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 $0.00

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