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Master Piece Builder Artistry

Help me give my students an opportunity to create their art using a novel approach- the wall. Both learning and playing will be evident in this space-saving activity.

  • 3 donors
  • $315 still needed

expires Dec 13

  • 3 donors
  • $315 still needed
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Ms. Nelson Pittsburgh Greenfield Elementary School
Pittsburgh, PA Grades 3-5

My Project

My K-4th grade students enjoy teacher-directed art projects and student-centered (DIY) projects as well. During their DIY time, they pick from lots of materials/centers, and one of them is LEGO building. They have learned to work together, share the time and supplies, and enjoy each other's creations. We always clean up and sometimes display our sculptures for the next class to come in.

Several of my "Master Builders" have begun to make pictures, not typical, free-standing sculptures.

We've talked about what makes a good LEGO art piece and whether you are "even allowed" to simply make pictures. The discussion and creation have pushed our boundaries of what it takes to make art.

I recently visited a museum in Iowa in which there was a LEGO wall. I was impressed by the collaboration of the visitors. I noticed that some participants actually attempted to build large sculptures that stuck out and seemed to defy gravity.

I am planning to make a LEGO wall, and I am securing the wood and crown molding for the edge to make it resemble a frame. I need the base plates and LEGO pieces to complete this new art activity. I have middle school students who are also Master Builders, and they will be helping me to lay out the wall and paint the frame. When it is done, it will look like a piece of framed artwork. My hope is that every group can build on the LEGO wall picture, adding to it or reworking it as they see fit.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

200 students impacted 3 donors
Ms. Nelson Pittsburgh Greenfield Elementary School Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Pittsburgh, PA 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

200 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
1/2 inch plywood Baltic Birchwood custom Cut 3'by 4' • Amazon $195.49 1 $195.49
LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 - 484 Piece Building Toy Set with Idea Booklet & Storage Box, STEM Construction Toy for Classroom or Home, Interactive Building Blocks for Kids, Ages 4+ • Kaplan Early Learning Company $49.35 2 $98.70
Barcaloo 10 x 10 Inch Peel-and-Stick Baseplate - 2 Blue & 2 Green 4 Pack | Adhesive Backing for Easy Mounting, Compatible with All Major Brands • Amazon Business $18.42 3 $55.26
Zefuriam 0.8" x16.4FT Champagne Gold Crown Molding Trim - Peel and Stick 3D Floral Wall Trim for Mirror Frames, Furniture & Ceiling Decor (Self-Adhesive PVC) • Amazon Business $20.89 1 $20.89

Materials cost

$370.34

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$405.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$71.63

Total project goal

$477.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $477.53

2 Donors

-$130.00

Donations toward project cost

-$125.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$4.50

match offer

-$15.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$12.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $314.88

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