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Mrs. Parks from Acworth GA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

The Adventure of Life is to Learn by Doing

My students need Snap Circuits, Rubik's Cubes, Construction Sets and Cup Stacking sets in order to gain additional skills in our school's HOT (Higher Order Thinking) Spot.

  • $560 goal

This project expired on June 26, 2015.

This project expired on June 26, 2015.

My Students

In the HOT Spot, my students are afforded the opportunity to move, analyze and think in various ways not available in the classroom. They use their hands and thinking skills to solve problems and learn positive interactions with their peers. The curriculum is constantly changing and evolving.

My students include each and every child in the school.

Over a seven day rotation, I have the opportunity to interact with everyone and observe their different learning styles. Our school is a great mix of cultures, races and abilities. Every child benefits from their time in the HOT Spot. Whether it be special ed students, ESOL, Target students or everyone in between, there is an advantage to be had for all. The sheer joy on their faces as they enter the room is contagious! The ability to have hands-on access to learn new concepts is invaluable. This classroom benefits all three of the main cognitive learning styles: visual, auditory, and kinesthetic.

My Project

The equipment I am requesting will further my students ability to "see" and learn new concepts. The circuit board sets will allow the students a hands-on approach to science and how things work. The Magformer sets help with both creativity and the ability to construct what their mind imagines. The various Rubik's cubes help with the ability to recognize and organize patterns while having fun! Perhaps I'll even learn how to solve the Rubik's cubes myself! The cup stacking sets will instill confidence and coordination skills. Everything requested will benefit all my students, from Kindergarten through fifth grade. Not to mention, it's all fun! Play with a purpose is our goal!

These supplies will enrich the educational experience I am able to offer my students.

They will allow all students a hands-on experience while also learning valuable cognitive skills. The HOT Spot provides a learning environment for every learner where they can explore many concepts they might otherwise not have access to. “You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him discover it in himself.” -Galileo

Mrs. Parks
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Electronic Snap Circuits Jr. (over 30 parts, 100 projects) • Carolina Biological Supply Company $33.66 3 $100.98
Sport Stacking - Competitor - Blue (Cup Stacking) • Amazon $44.99 2 $89.98
Magformers XL Cruisers Construction Set • Amazon $49.41 1 $49.41
Popular Playthings Playstix Deluxe Set (211 pieces) • Amazon $42.35 1 $42.35
Magnets in Motion 37 Piece Gear Set • Amazon $40.36 1 $40.36
Learning Resources Gears! Gears! Gears! • Amazon $20.43 1 $20.43
LanLanĀ® Curvy Copter Puzzle Cube Black • Amazon $15.00 1 $15.00
LanlanĀ® Skewb Rhombic Dodecahedron Puzzle Cube Black • Amazon $12.99 1 $12.99
Shengshou Pyraminx Speedcubing Black Puzzle • Amazon $8.99 1 $8.99
Shengshou Megaminx Black Puzzle Speed Cube • Amazon $7.99 1 $7.99
YJ Fluctuation Angle Puzzle Cube • Amazon $7.30 1 $7.30
YJ Wheel Puzzle Cube • Amazon $5.70 1 $5.70

Materials cost

$401.48

Vendor shipping charges

$10.10

Sales tax

$27.70

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$475.30

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$83.88

Total project goal

$559.18

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