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Ms. M. Pickering from Raleigh, NC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. M. Pickering's classroom raised $488

STEM Activities!

Help me give my students STEM materials to start their day with ease.

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Ms. M. Pickering Brassfield Elementary School
Raleigh, NC Grades PreK-2

My Project

My students are naturally curious, creative, and eager to learn. They love asking questions, solving problems, and working together to discover new ideas. They come from diverse backgrounds and bring unique strengths and perspectives to our classroom every day. I want to provide them with meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that build confidence, encourage critical thinking, and inspire a lifelong love of learning.

STEM materials will give my students opportunities to explore, experiment, and learn by doing.

We are requesting Magnetic Blocks, Kinetic Sand Folding Sandbox Set, LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box, and more. Building supplies, engineering kits, coding tools, and science materials will help them develop problem-solving, collaboration, and perseverance while making learning engaging and relevant. These resources will allow my students to design, test, revise, and innovate as they tackle real-world challenges. By incorporating STEM activities into our classroom, I can help every student see themselves as a scientist, engineer, mathematician, or inventor while preparing them with the skills they need for future success.

More than a third of students from low‑income households

24 students impacted 1 donor
Ms. M. Pickering Brassfield Elementary School Grades PreK-2 Raleigh, NC 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

24 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apluses 54 PCS Magnetic Blocks, Magnetic Building Blocks for Kids 3+, Montessori Toys, Magnet Cubes, Preschool STEM Educational Sensory Magnet Toys for Kids Ages 3-5 Year Old Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $23.92 2 $47.84
Epson - EcoTank 502 3-Pack Ink Bottles - Cyan/Magenta/Yellow • Best Buy Education $36.73 1 $36.73
PicassoTiles 100 PCs Magnetic Building Stick Block Construction Set with Storage Bin Colorful STEM Toy Blocks Bar Balls & Rods Montessori Educational for All Ages Puzzle Toy for Boys & Girls PTX100 • Amazon Business $35.27 1 $35.27
Kinetic Sand Folding Sandbox Set, Moldable Play Sand Sensory Toys, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box 10698 Building Set, Toy Storage Solution for Home or Classrooms, Interactive Building Toy for Kids, Boys, and Girls • Amazon Business $33.49 1 $33.49
Citylife 8 Packs 6 QT Plastic Storage Bins with Latching Lids Clear Storage Box with handle Stackable Storage Containers for Organizing Snacks, Crafts, Toys, Tools • Amazon Business $33.29 1 $33.29
170 Pcs STEM Building Toys for Kids Ages 4-8, Building Blocks Educational Construction Engineering Building Kit for Ages 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Year Old Creative Kids Games, Christmas Birthday Gifts Boys Girls | Interactive engineering kit for hands-on learning. Gift for boys girls 3-9. Great for Christmas, • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
330 pcs Building Blocks, Educational Building Toys Stem Toys Building Discs Sets Interlocking Solid Plastic for Preschool Toddlers Girls and Boys by Winlip • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
EPSON 502 EcoTank Ink Ultra-high Capacity Bottle Black Works with ET-2750, 2760, 2850, 3750, 3760, 3850, 4850, and other select models • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Kinetic Sand 3.25lb Beach Sand Amazon Exclusive, Sensory Toys, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $15.08 1 $15.08
Plus Plus Easter Mix Tube - Mini Interlocking Building Blocks Set, Stem Toys for Kids - Sensory Bin Fillers / Math Manipulatives Classroom Must Haves Gifts for Boys & Girls • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
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 $12.31 1 $12.31
10 Pack Activity Plastic Art Tray,Colorful Arts and Crafts Organizer Tray,Multicolor Serving Organizer Tray for DIY Projects,Painting,Beads,Home,School • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$351.45

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $27.41

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$414.13

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.08

Total project goal

$487.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $487.21

1 Donor

-$487.21

Donations toward project cost

-$414.13

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$73.08

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