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Ms. Phillips from Memphis, TN is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Mazing Fun

Help me give my students the fun and engaging STEM experience of collaboration, coding, and problem solving with Sphero Bolts.

  • $1,532 goal

This project expired on September 13, 2025.

This project expired on September 13, 2025.

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

My students love to work with hands on activities while create drawings infused using block coding. Sphero BOLT can significantly enhance the learning experiences of gifted students by providing them with opportunities to engage in hands-on, creative problem-solving activities that transcend traditional educational boundaries.

The Sphero BOLT allows will allow my students to explore coding and robotics in a playful manner, fostering creativity.

Gifted students often thrive when given the freedom to innovate and experiment. With Sphero, they can design their own challenges, create unique programs, and even integrate art into their coding projects.

Sphero robots promote project-based learning (PBL), which is particularly beneficial for gifted learners who may require more challenging material than standard curricula provide. Through PBL, students can work on real-world problems by programming their Sphero robots to navigate mazes or complete tasks that require critical thinking and collaboration. This method not only deepens their understanding of STEM concepts but also enhances their ability to work as part of a team.

Ms. Phillips Parkway Village Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Memphis, TN 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

Never Before Funded 25 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sphero Bolt - Coding Robot Ball - Beginner to Advanced Programming - Ages 8+ - Learn to Code 3 Ways: Draw, Blocks, Javascript - Programmable Sensors - LED Matrix - Durable and Waterproof Design • Amazon Business $179.00 7 $1,253.00

Materials cost

$1,253.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$18.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,301.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$229.73

Total project goal

$1,531.53

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