STEM Explorers: Hands-On Learning for Growing Minds
Help me give my students fun and engaging STEM building toys that boost creativity, teamwork, and hands-on learning in our classroom!
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Still's classroom raised $442
This project is fully funded
My Project
These selected items are essential for a second-grade classroom because they support hands-on, project-based learning aligned with developmental and academic goals. The aim is to foster creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and fine motor development through open-ended STEM exploration.
The Magnetic Tiles and Huaker Magnetic Balls and Rods Set allow students to explore magnetic forces, balance, and geometry while building spatial reasoning and imaginative structures.
These tools promote design thinking as students test, revise, and improve their creations—core practices in science and engineering. Similarly, Brain Flakes and the Juboury 1054-piece engineering set introduce interlocking mechanics and design challenges that support problem-solving and perseverance. The ACME Suction Toys and Dazmers Building Sticks (Straws and Connectors) offer tactile, sensory-rich experiences. These tools benefit students who thrive through hands-on learning and support fine motor skills, focus, and self-regulation. The Rainbow ToyFrog Star Flex Set and Tigerhu 1120-piece building blocks further promote experimentation with balance, symmetry, and spatial awareness—key for group engineering tasks. The Flower Garden Building Toy teaches patterning, sequencing, and symmetry, appealing to learners drawn to nature and visual design. This diversifies STEM engagement and fosters inclusive learning. The Imagination Design Builders and 125-piece STEM Building Set enhance exploration of mechanical systems like gears, joints, and framework stability, suitable for both independent and collaborative work. To keep materials organized and promote student independence, EOOUT 42-piece Mesh Zipper Bags are used for storing each set. This encourages responsibility and allows efficient transitions, maximizing learning time.
Overall, this project aims to create an inclusive, stimulating STEM environment. Through play, students build key 21st-century skills—creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking—while reinforcing math and science concepts in a joyful, meaningful way.
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
Tigerhu Kids 1120pcs Building Blocks Set Educational STEM Building Toy, Construction Block Toys Set Learning Playset Kit for Boys Girls, Child Brain Development Preschool Kindergarten Toy Age 3+
• Amazon Business
$20.69
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$41.38
ACME CO 50 Pcs Baby Suction Toys - Fun Baby Bath Toys, Squigz, Bath Toys for Toddlers, Educational Toddler Sensory Toys, Interactive Play of Building Toys, Montessori Toys Stocking Stuffers for Kids
• Amazon Business
$35.97
1
$35.97
TEMI 224 PCS Flower Garden Building Toys for Girls Toys, Educational STEM Toy and Preschool Garden Play Set for Toddlers 3 4 5 6 7 Year Old Kids Boys Girls, Flower Stacking Toys for Kids Age 3-6
• Amazon Business
$31.34
1
$31.34
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
RAINBOW TOYFROG Star Flex STEM Building Toys - 70 Connector Blocks for Kids with Tote - Kindergarten STEM & Preschool Table Top Toys - Open Ended Building Blocks for Boys and Girls 3 Years Old & Up
• Amazon Business
$25.99
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$25.99
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toy for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toy 40PCS
• Amazon Business
$24.99
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$24.99
Dazmers Building Sticks for Kids - Straws and Connectors Builders Set - STEM Construction Building Toys - Educational Interlocking Sticks - Connecting Tubes - Building Straws Activities (800 Pieces)
• Amazon Business
Stem Kids Building Toys for Ages 6-8 Boys Girls, 125 PCS Building Blocks Games for Boys 3-5, Educational Learning Toys for 3 4 5 6 7 8 Year Old, with Large Storage Box, Ideal Christmas Birthday Gifts
• Amazon Business
$21.99
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$21.99
Juboury 1054Pcs Building Toy Building Blocks Bars Different Shape Educational Construction Engineering Set 3D Puzzle, Interlocking Creative Connecting Kit, Great STEM Toy for Both Boys and Girls
• Amazon Business
$20.98
1
$20.98
Brain Flakes 500 Piece Set, Ages 3+, Interlocking Plastic Disc Toy for Creative Building, Educational STEM Learning, Construction Block Play for Kids, Teens, Adults, Boys, and Girls
• Amazon Business
$18.99
1
$18.99
EOOUT 42pcs Zipper Bags Mesh Bags with Zipper 9.5x13.5 Inches Mesh Zipper Pouch 14 Colors Durable Pouches for Organization Storage, Letter Size/A4 Size, for Travel Organize and Office Supplies
• Amazon Business
$18.99
1
$18.99
Materials cost
$314.59
Vendor shipping charges
$1.10
Sales tax
$24.54
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.72
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$374.95
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$66.17
Total project goal
$441.12
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$441.12
4 Donors
-$227.56
Donations toward project cost
-$202.98
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$24.58
Matching donations from our partners
-$202.32
Match offers toward project cost
-$171.97
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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