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Mrs. Van Dorp from Gallup, NM is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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3rd Grade STEM

Help me give my students SPHERO robot supplies that will challenge them to grow in science and engineering.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Van Dorp's classroom raised $896

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students are bursting with energy and have a strong desire to grow and learn. The majority of my students are Native American. Due to the low socioeconomic area, 100 percent of my students receive complimentary breakfast and lunch at school.

I am aware of the challenges many of my students face and when they walk through my classroom door and I make sure that they are all given an equal opportunity to learn in a positive, encouraging environment.

My Project

I am requesting Sphero programmable robots to help my students learn fundamental STEM concepts through play-based learning and education STEAM activities. Using our iPads my students can use the different Sphero robots and accessories to play games, create programs, build courses and mazes, or complete challenges.

These robots will allow my students to learn and explore technology in new ways!

Many of my students excel when they are given alternative opportunities to learn in math and science. I can't wait to see their creativity explode in this new learning opportunity.

Mrs. Van Dorp Indian Hills Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Gallup, NM 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

16 students impacted 12donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sphero BOLT Coding Robot • https://sphero.com/ $149.99 2 $299.98
Sphero Mini Activity Kit - Kids Coding Activity Kit • https://sphero.com/ $79.99 2 $159.98
Sphero Programmable Robot Maze Tape • https://sphero.com/ $24.99 2 $49.98
Sphero Chariot • https://sphero.com/ $19.99 2 $39.98
Sphero Terrain Park • https://sphero.com/ $19.99 1 $19.99
Sphero Mini Robot Ball Pins & Cones Accessory Pack • https://sphero.com/ $9.99 2 $19.98
Sphero Nubby Cover • https://sphero.com/ $14.99 1 $14.99
Sphero Turbo Cover • https://sphero.com/ $14.99 1 $14.99
Organizer Storage Case Replacement for Sphero Mini The App-Controlled Robot Ball by Aenllosi (Blue) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Storage Hard Case Replacement for Sphero SPRK+/Sphero Bolt STEAM Educational Robot by Aenllosi (Blue) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Organizer Storage Case Replacement for Sphero Mini The App-Controlled Robot Ball by Aenllosi (Black) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Storage Hard Case Replacement for Sphero SPRK+/Sphero Bolt STEAM Educational Robot by Aenllosi (Black) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Sphero Mini Robot Ball Accessory Shells • https://sphero.com/ $9.99 1 $9.99
Sphero Mini Robot Ball Accessory Shells • https://sphero.com/ $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$695.81

Vendor shipping charges

$25.00

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.44

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$761.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$134.34

Total project goal

$895.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$895.59

9 Donors

-$741.18

Donations toward project cost

-$663.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$77.68

Matching donations from our partners

-$115.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$97.75

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$39.41

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$0.00

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