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Mrs. Leyva from Stockton, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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STEM for Outdoor Play

Help me give my students STEM activities for outdoor sensory and constructive play.

  • $779 goal

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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

As an educator in a low-income, title I school, I see that my students are faced with several challenges both in, and out of the classroom. Despite the many challenges they face, I am looking to keep things simple and provide my students with creative and meaningful learning experiences.

These hands-on STEM manipulatives and games are just what my busy students need!

They are a creative and developmentally appropriate form of engineering for elementary students. STEM such as Knex, gears, and other sensory tools, allow students to think inventively and imaginatively. Students begin to solve problems with specified constraints, and build creatively. These materials (like magnetic and large blocks) are an ideal hands-on solution for early finishers, morning work, centers, fine motor practice, indoor recess, or positive reinforcement of behavior. Scholars who struggle to play at free play recess will be able to play in a structured area, that provides constructive sensory activities for them. Students will be able to think inventively while imaginatively playing.

Mrs. Leyva
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
GoSports Giant Wooden 4 in a Row Game - Choose Between Classic White or Dark Stain - 2 Foot Width - Huge 4 Connect Family Fun with Coins, Case and Rules • Amazon Business $90.64 1 $90.64
40pc Jumbo Blocks - Big City Playset with Wheels, Multicolor • Amazon Business $57.97 1 $57.97
Veatree 206Pcs Magnetic Building Sticks Blocks Toys, Magnet Educational Toys STEM Toys for Kids and Adult, Building Toy 3D Puzzle with Storage Bag • Amazon Business $28.49 2 $56.98
K'NEX Thrill Rides - 3-in-1 Classic Amusement Park Building Set, Multicolor • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Learning Resources Gears! Gears! Gears! Gizmos Building Set, Construction Toy, STEM Learning Toy, 83 Pieces, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $24.49 2 $48.98
Learning Resources Gears! Gears! Gears! 100-Piece Deluxe Building Set, STEM Construction Toy Set, 100 Pieces, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $23.57 2 $47.14
K'NEX 100 Model Imagine Building Set (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $45.51 1 $45.51
SWOOC Games - Giant Right Center Left Dice Game (All Weather) with 24 Large Chips & Carry Bag - Jumbo Wooden Lawn Game - Big Backyard Game for Family - Indoor / Outdoor • Amazon Business $39.95 1 $39.95
SWOOC Games - 2-in-1 Vintage Giant Checkers & Tic Tac Toe Game with Mat ( 4ft x 4ft ) - 100% Machine-Washable Canvas with 5" Big Foam Discs - Yard Size Indoor and Outdoor Games for The Whole Family • Amazon Business $39.95 1 $39.95
KAKATIMES STEM Building Blocks Toy for Kids, Educational Toddlers Toddler Toy Kit, Constructions Toys for 3 4 5 6 7 8 Years Age Boys and Girls - Creativity Kids Toys • Amazon Business $16.98 2 $33.96
Triumph 28-Piece Wood Lawn Outdoor Large-Format Domino Set Includes Storage Carry Bag • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
PicassoTiles 60 Piece Set 60pcs Magnet Building Tiles Clear Magnetic 3D Building Blocks Construction Playboards - Creativity Beyond Imagination, Inspirational, Recreational, Educational, Conventional • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99

Materials cost

$571.05

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $52.25

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$661.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$116.80

Total project goal

$778.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $778.67

11 Donors

-$778.67

Donations toward project cost

-$661.87

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$116.80

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