Tiny Hands, Big Structures: Inspiring Future Architects!
Help me give my students hands-on manipulatives to build, explore, and develop essential early learning skills through play.
$3,169 goal
This project expired on June 8, 2025.
This project expired on June 8, 2025.
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
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
Building Bright Futures: Hands-On Learning for Little Engineers!
I teach an amazing group of preschoolers who are curious, creative, and eager to explore the world around them.
At this age, children learn best through hands-on experiences, and building materials provide the perfect opportunity for them to develop problem-solving skills, teamwork, and creativity.
With the materials in this project—such as Magna-Tiles, wooden blocks, and STEM construction sets—my students will be able to design, build, and create structures that bring their ideas to life. These resources will not only support their fine motor development but also encourage spatial awareness, critical thinking, and early engineering skills.
My goal for this project is to create a learning environment where children can engage in open-ended play, collaborate with peers, and strengthen their understanding of shapes, balance, and design. These experiences lay the foundation for future success in math, science, and technology while fostering a love for learning.
What makes my students special is their natural curiosity and excitement for discovery. Many of them are experiencing a classroom setting for the first time, and I want to provide them with enriching, hands-on opportunities to explore and create. By supporting this project, you will help give my students the tools they need to build confidence, creativity, and a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
Thank you for believing in the power of play and early childhood education!
More than half 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
90 students impacted
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Lakeshore Jumbo Magnetic Building Tiles
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$499.00
1
$499.00
Lakeshore Fairy Tales Problem Solving STEM Kits - Set 1
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$189.00
1
$189.00
Earthtiles Wooden Magnetic Tiles by Big Future Toys - 100 Piece Set | Montessori Toys | Sensory Toys | Wooden Magnetic Blocks | STEM Building Toys | Wooden Blocks for Toddlers| Toddler Toys Age 3+
• Amazon Business
$175.00
1
$175.00
Lakeshore Jumbo Magnetic Gears
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$139.00
1
$139.00
Lakeshore Light Table Manipulative Center
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
247Pcs Marble Run with Motorized Elevator, Construction Building Blocks Toys with 30 Glass Marbles and 30 Glow in The Dark Marbles, STEM Gifts for Boys and Girls
• Amazon Business
$49.99
1
$49.99
Easy-Stack Cardboard Blocks - Master Set
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
Tiny Land Fort Building Kit Creative Fort Indoor Outdoor for 5,6,7,8 Years Old Boys and Girls STEM Building Toys with Storage Bag DIY Castles Tunnels with 86 Rods and 44 Balls
• Amazon Business
$39.89
1
$39.89
CreateOn Magna-Tiles Brown Bear, What Do You See? (The Very Hungry Caterpillar) Set, Eric Carle Books for Kids’ Building Toys, Magnet-Tiles Toys for Ages 3+, 16 Pieces
• Amazon Business
$35.10
1
$35.10
USA Toyz Glow Trax Glow in The Dark Race Tracks for Kids- Speedway Race Car Track Set with 360pk Flexible Roads, 2 Light Up Toy Cars, Bridges, Ramps, Play Set STEM Building Toys for Boys and Girls
• Amazon Business
$33.99
1
$33.99
Learn & Grow Road Toppers 40PCs, Magnetic Tile Accessory, Magnet Building Set Road Pack Add on- STEM Building Toy & Learning Educational Magnet Construction Toddler
• Amazon Business
$29.99
1
$29.99
I Can Build It!
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$29.99
1
$29.99
Lakeshore Turn & Learn Magnetic Gears
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
10 in 1 Electric STEM Toys for 4 5 6 7 8+ Year Old Boy Girl Birthday Gifts Educational Building Toys for Kids Ages 4-8 5-7 6-8 Stem Activities Construction Toy for Boys 4-6 8-10 Christmas Idea Gift
• Amazon Business
$29.74
1
$29.74
YEEBAY Flower Garden Building Toys for Girls Age 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Year Old - STEM Gardening Pretend Toys for Kids - Stacking Game for Toddlers Play Set - Educational Activity for Preschool (148 PCS)
• Amazon Business
$25.99
1
$25.99
Sillbird 12in1 STEM Solar Robot Toys for Boys Age 8-12, Educational Science Building Toy Kits for Kids, Gifts for Boys and Girls Aged 8+ Years Old
• Amazon Business
$24.99
1
$24.99
IGIVI Magnetic Tiles - Road Set with Car Toys, STEM Magnetic Blocks Building Toys for Toddlers, Construction Toys for Kids Ages 3+,Gifts Toys for Boys & Girls
• Amazon Business
$24.99
1
$24.99
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
$23.99
1
$23.99
FUBAODA Building Blocks for Toddlers & Kids 180 Pcs Toy Building Sets – STEM Building Toys –Interlocking Building Blocks for Toddlers and Kids
• Amazon Business
$23.69
1
$23.69
teytoy My First Baby Building Toys, 150pcs Bristle Shape 3D Building Blocks Toy Set, STEM Educational Preschool Toys, Building Blocks for Kids Ages 4-8 Years Old
• Amazon Business
$22.93
1
$22.93
Boley Magnetic Robot Set - 35 Piece STEM Educational Magnet Building Toys for Kids - Creative Robot Construction Kit with Strong Magnets and Storage Box for Boys and Girls Ages 3 and Up
• Amazon Business
$22.88
1
$22.88
MOONTOY 218PCS STEM Toys Building Toy for Kids Ages 4-8 Boys,Birthday Gifts Game Educational Stem Projects for 5+ Year Old,Building Block Creative Stem Activities for Kids Ages 5-7 4-8 6-8 8-12 Boys
• Amazon Business
$21.99
1
$21.99
Parhlen Educational Toys Building Blocks, 244 Pieces Electric Screwdriver DIY Building Toys for Boys and Girls, Educational Construction Building kit for Kids Ages 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Year Old
• Amazon Business
Poraxy 5 Set STEM Kits for Kids Ages 8-10, Model Car Kits, Wooden 3D Puzzles, Educational Science Experiment Kits, Building Toys for Ages 8-13, Gifts for Boys and Girls 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Year Old
• Amazon Business
$20.99
1
$20.99
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
1
$20.69
Cewkoo 4-in-1 Magnet Toys Magnetic Blocks for 2 3 4 5 6 7 + Year Old Boys Girls Upgrade Magnetic Sticks Building Toys for STEM Creativity/Educational Toys for Toddler Kid Christmas Birthday Gifts
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
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
$19.99
1
$19.99
Toysmith STEM Learning 80Piece Marble Run Building Toy Set, For Boys & Girls 3+
• Amazon Business
$19.94
1
$19.94
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Machine Makers, 50 Pieces, Ages 5+, STEM Toys, STEM Building Toys, STEM Kits, Engineering Toys, Build it Yourself Toys
• Amazon Business
$19.19
1
$19.19
KUTOI Pyramid Stacking Toy Building Blocks 3D Puzzle Brain Teasers for Kids and Adults-Creative Preschool Learning Activities- Toddler Building Toys, Kids Blocks for 3 Year Old Boys & Girls
• Amazon Business
$16.79
1
$16.79
KUTOI Pipe Building Toys, Early Learning Educational Tubular Pipes, Kids Building Blocks, STEM Toys for 3 Year Old + Boys and Girls, 72 Pcs Stim Toy Set
• Amazon Business
$15.49
1
$15.49
LEGO - City Yellow Construction Wheel Loader Building Toy 60450
• Best Buy Education
$14.99
1
$14.99
LEGO Minifigures Series 23 71034 Limited-Edition Building Toy Set; Imaginative Gift for Kids, Boys and Girls Ages 5+ (1 of 12 to Collect)
• Amazon Business
$12.93
1
$12.93
STEM Kits for Kids Age 8-10-12-14, Science Projects for Kids Ages 8-12, Stem Building Toys for Boys Age 8 9 10 12 13 14, Solar Car & STEM Activities Engineering Kits, Diy Kits for Kids, Gifts for Boys
• Amazon Business
$12.50
1
$12.50
CAPT.GOOSE 200 Pcs Interlocking Set, Interactive Preschool Learning Toys, Special Building Toys for Toddlers 3-5,Stem Toys for 3 Year Old+ Essential Kids Educational Toys.
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Materials cost
$2,538.47
Vendor shipping charges
$86.39
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$38.08
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$2,692.94
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$475.22
Total project goal
$3,168.16
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