What do I love about my students? I love their liveliness, their courage, their amazing smiles, their hunger for learning, and their never-ending energy. I love that they are kind, thoughtful, and generous. I love how they see the world with fresh eyes and fresh ideas.
The genuine, joyful curiosity my students have truly lights up my world and makes coming to work each day a joy.
I just love their utter eagerness to learn about the world in which they live.
These little ones that I hold so dear to my heart make coming to school every day a complete pleasure—they inspire ME on a daily basis.
My Project
This past year, I have done a lot of research on the benefits of play in first grade. Through play, children learn critical problem-solving skills, social skills, and best of all, they engage joyfully in critical thinking. I once had the belief that there was "no time" for play in first grade as there is so much learning to be done. Through my own journey, I have come to understand that it is through play that much learning happens for our young students.
Because of the critical importance of play in first grade, I have decided to implement STEM bins into my first grade classrooms so students have time each day to explore, create, and problem-solve using materials they find interesting to them.
Goobi 110 Piece Construction Set Building Toy Active Play Sticks STEM Learning Creativity Imagination Children’s 3D Puzzle Educational Brain Toys for Kids Boys and Girls with Instruction Booklet
• Amazon Business
$39.95
2
$79.90
BrightyBright Toys Magnetic Blocks Tiles - Building Set for Kids - 70 Pc Intelligent Magnets 3D Stem Educational Construction Toy for Boys and Girls Deluxe Set with Storage Box
• Amazon Business
$34.07
2
$68.14
Play Platoon 1100 Piece Building Bricks Kit with Wheels, Tires, Axles, Windows and Doors Pieces - Classic Colors - Compatible with All Major Brands
• Amazon Business
$32.00
2
$64.00
Veatree 206 Pieces Magnetic Building Blocks Toys Magnet Construction Build Kit Education Toys for Kids Playing Stacking Game with Magnetic Bricks and Sticks
• Amazon Business
$28.50
2
$57.00
MindWare Block Buddies Educational Block Game for Kids
• Amazon Business
$24.95
2
$49.90
DreambuilderToy Classic Building Base Plates 32x32 pegs or 10" x 10" Baseplate - Compatible with All Major Brands (6PC)
• Amazon Business
$16.99
2
$33.98
VIAHART Brain Flakes 500 Piece Interlocking Plastic Disc Set | A Creative and Educational Alternative to Building Blocks | Tested for Children's Safety | A Great STEM Toy for Both Boys and Girls!
• Amazon Business
$14.99
2
$29.98
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
2
$27.96
Materials cost
$410.86
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$35.95
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.16
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$482.97
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$85.23
Total project goal
$568.20
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$568.20
3 Donors
-$365.81
Donations toward project cost
-$350.81
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$15.00
match offer
-$155.48
Match offer toward project cost
-$132.16
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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