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Ms. Dorman from Harrisonburg VA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Let's Explore

My students need hands-on science materials that are easy to access and use.

  • $571 goal

This project expired on October 29, 2013.

This project expired on October 29, 2013.

My Students

"Don't touch!" How many times do five and six year olds hear this command? And yet, research shows that students learn more when they can engage multiple senses!

Our school is in a rural setting where parents work hard, not leaving any time to volunteer.

Almost half of our students live at or below the poverty line. Half of my class is English language learners, with Spanish being the language spoken predominantly in the home.

My Project

This science exploration cart will allow my kindergarteners to easily access and reach materials. They can independently touch and manipulate materials which will allow me to work with small groups. In the fall, my students love to watch the Monarch caterpillar as it amazingly changes into a butterfly. This cart will allow them an eye-level view! The science chest will allow students to explore everything from color and light to magnetism, weather, plant life and more!

Five and six year old students love to learn.

They are so curious about the world around them. This project will allow my kindergarteners to get up close with the science topics that we study. The interest that is sparked today will light a fire in them for their future. This grant will allow the purchase of these materials that would not be possible otherwise. These materials will be able to be used year after year and would serve many students for years to come.

Ms. Dorman
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
HH877 - Store & Explore Science Cart • Lakeshore Learning Materials $249.00 1 $249.00
DD228 - Science Discovery Chest • Lakeshore Learning Materials $199.00 1 $199.00

Materials cost

$448.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$484.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.54

Total project goal

$570.26

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