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Mrs. Hochhauser from Montgomery, TX is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tiny Hands, Big Creations

Help me give my students various building blocks to encourage creativity and problem solving skills.

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Mrs. Hochhauser Creekside Elementary School
Montgomery, TX Grades PreK-2

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In our Pre-K classroom, learning happens through play, imagination, and hands-on exploration. Our students love creating towers, roads, buildings, and unique designs while developing important early learning skills. We are requesting building blocks, magnetic tiles, and other construction materials to help support creativity and problem-solving in our classroom.

These materials will encourage teamwork, communication, fine motor development, and critical thinking during daily center time.

Through building and creating together, students will strengthen their confidence while learning how to plan, design, and explore new ideas in meaningful ways.

Your support will provide engaging learning experiences that help our young learners grow academically, socially, and creatively every single day. Thank you for helping our little builders dream big!

More than a third of students from low‑income households

20 students impacted
Mrs. Hochhauser Creekside Elementary School Grades PreK-2 Montgomery, TX View local requests

More than a third of 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

20 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Guidecraft Treasure Blocks, Clear, Assorted Sizes, Set of 8 - Wood • School Specialty $69.97 1 $69.97
Guidecraft Magnification Blocks, Set of 6 - Wood - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler - Durable • School Specialty $62.99 1 $62.99
Agirlgle Wooden Rainbow Building Blocks Cube Gem Stacking Blocks Toy - Colorful Montessori Rainbow Stacker Toy Elegant Wood Rainbow Cube Blocks- Acrylic Blocks Educational Toys for Toddlers- 80Pcs • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Guidecraft Rainbow Sound Blocks - 5 Pieces • Kaplan Early Learning Company $45.86 1 $45.86
100PCS Magnetic Blocks-Build Mine Magnet World Jurassic Sword Dinosaur Toys Building Blocks for Boys Girls Ages 3-5 5-7, Classroom Must Haves Stem Education Sensory Kids Toys Christmas Birthday Gifts • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
MIKNEKE 162 Wooden Loose Parts Sensory Bin Filler, Mandala Rainbow Stacker Open Ended Toy, 27 Colors Sensory Training Educational Set • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Guidecraft Transparent Stacking Tower - 6 Pieces • Kaplan Early Learning Company $34.95 1 $34.95
Magnetic Blocks, 1.41 inch Large Magnetic Building Blocks for Toddlers 3 4 5 6 7 8 Years Old Boys Girls, 3D Magneti Cubes for Kids,Montessori Toys Sensory STEM Education Preschool Magnet Toys 1-3Gift • Amazon Business $13.48 2 $26.96

Materials cost

$385.70

Vendor shipping charges

 $13.30

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$434.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.73

Total project goal

$511.52

How we calculate what's needed

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 $511.52

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 $511.52

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