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Dr. Gipperich from Saint Ann, MO is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Dr. Gipperich's classroom raised $598

LEGOs for Recess

Help me give my students legos to play with in the classroom block center during indoor recess.

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Dr. Gipperich Buder Elementary School
Saint Ann, MO Grades PreK-2

My Project

I would love to provide LEGO sets and additional instructional materials for indoor recess and daily classroom learning. LEGOs offer a creative, hands-on way for all students to build, explore, and express their imagination. When the weather keeps us inside, these materials will give students a fun and productive outlet that encourages problem-solving, collaboration, and creativity.

Additional materials will enhance imaginative and collaborative play within the classroom block center, supporting early engineering concepts such as design, construction, and spatial reasoning.

Students will be able to engage in meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and a lasting enthusiasm for STEM learning. Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom. I can’t wait to see all the amazing things my students will create!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

17 students impacted 9 donors
Dr. Gipperich Buder Elementary School Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Saint Ann, MO View local requests

Nearly all 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

17 students impacted 9donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
hand2mind Wood Geometric Solid Blocks, 3D Shapes, Classroom Kit (Set of 96) • Amazon Business $149.99 1 $149.99
IRIS USA Plastic Drawer Storage Organizer, 3-Drawers, 2-Pack, for Classroom Art Craft Supplies, Bathroom Bedroom, Laundry Room, White/Clear • Amazon Business $57.19 1 $57.19
LEGO DUPLO Classic Brick Box Building Blocks - Learning & Educational Toys for Toddlers, Preschool, Ages 1.5+ Years - Develop Fine Motor Skills - Gift for Birthdays - 10913 • Amazon Business $23.95 2 $47.90
LEGO DUPLO Alphabet Truck - 10421 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $43.16 1 $43.16
LEGO DUPLO Wild Animals of Africa 10971, Animal Toys for Toddlers, Girls & Boys Ages 2 Plus Years Old, Learning Toy with Baby Elephant & Giraffe Figures • Amazon Business $41.00 1 $41.00
School Smart Medium Storage Bin with Lid, 16 x 11 x 6 Inches, Translucent • School Specialty $14.24 2 $28.48
LEGO DUPLO Number Train - Learn To Count Building Set (10954) • Staples $25.09 1 $25.09
SpaceXpert SpaceExpert Small Storage Bin with Lid, 23 Quarts, Clear - Comfortable - Heavy Duty • School Specialty $23.09 1 $23.09
Umriox 48pcs Small Zipper Pouch, Mesh Bags with Zipper, 9.5" x 7.1"/A5 Size 16 Color Pencil Pouches, Storage Bags for Puzzles, Office and Travel Supplies • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
LEGO DUPLO Town Rescue Police Motorcycle 10967 Toy for Toddlers, Boys & Girls 2 Plus Years Old, with Police Officer and Dog Figure, Early Development Toys • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
LEGO - DUPLO Town Blue Police Motorcycle Toy 10471 • Best Buy Education $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$465.83

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.16

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$507.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.64

Total project goal

$597.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $597.62

7 Donors

-$277.99

Donations toward project cost

-$253.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.00

Matching donations from our partners

-$298.81

Match offers toward project cost

-$253.99

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.82

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$20.82

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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