My students need materials such as Magna-Tiles, Marble Genius, and Straws and Connectors Building and Construction to explore various STEM activities for engaged learning.
My first and second graders have amazing imaginations. When they are given "Free Time" during the day, one of the most popular things they love to do is build and create. We have some Legos, dominoes, pattern blocks, and other blocks the students currently use to create and build with. More materials would allow us to have more small groups working on building projects.
The self confidence and team work, building and creating fosters among my students, is incredible.
Creating STEM activities in my classroom will allow my students to become confident, successful, and engaged learners.
My Project
STEM materials such as Brain Flakes, Magna Tiles, Marble Run, and Straw Connectors allow students to participate in engaging, purposeful learning. They also help foster cooperation, team building, and appropriate social interaction among students.
Open ended activities promote excellent language opportunities for students.
Creative building encourages students to share their ideas and explain to others about their projects. Both oral and written language skills will flourish.
Listening skills will also benefit as students work together to create projects. By carefully listening to their peers, children will properly engage with others to offer encouragement, praise, and problem solving solutions when problems arise.
Magna-Tiles Clear Colors 100 Piece Set
• Amazon Business
$119.99
1
$119.99
Marble Genius Marble Run Super Set - 85 Translucent Marbulous Pieces + 15 Glass Marbles
• Amazon Business
$39.99
1
$39.99
Straws and Connectors Building and Construction Set, Includes 720 Pcs and FREE Storage container
• Amazon Business
$32.99
1
$32.99
Magz-Bricks 40 Magnetic Building Set
• Amazon Business
$24.00
1
$24.00
PlayShire Fun Flakes / Brain Flakes 600 Pieces Educational Toy Set. Construction Toy Set for Boys & Girls. Creative STEM Toy Kit With Endless Objects & Shapes. Fun Kids Learning Toy For ages 5+
• Amazon Business
$14.55
1
$14.55
EMIDO Building Blocks Kids Educational Toys STEM Toys Building Discs Sets Interlocking Solid Plastic for Preschool Kids Boys and Girls, Safe Material for Kids - 120 pieces with Storage Bag
• Amazon Business
$13.98
1
$13.98
Materials cost
$245.50
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$14.73
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.68
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$293.91
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$51.87
Total project goal
$345.78
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$345.78
6 Donors
-$324.01
Donations toward project cost
-$276.91
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$47.10
match offer
-$20.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$17.00
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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