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Ms. Carey from Waterville, ME is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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All Hands on Deck!

Help me give my students a place to have to use visual learning skills and create a fun MakerSpace.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Carey's classroom raised $786

This project is fully funded

My Project

Building a Maker Space in an elementary classroom is a highly beneficial and impactful endeavor that should be seriously considered. First and foremost, a Maker Space promotes hands-on learning, allowing students to actively engage in the learning process and develop essential skills in a fun and creative way. Students can explore their interests, think critically, problem-solve, and collaborate with their peers by providing a designated area with a range of tools, materials, and technology. This fosters innovation and creativity and encourages a growth mindset as students learn to persevere through challenges and embrace the learning process.

A Maker Space cultivates a student-centered environment where student autonomy and choice are valued.

When given the freedom to explore and create, students become more self-directed learners who take ownership of their education. They are encouraged to experiment, take risks, and learn from failure, crucial skills for success in the 21st-century workforce. Moreover, Maker Space supports diverse learning styles, as it offers various activities and materials catering to different interests and abilities. This inclusivity boosts student motivation and engagement and promotes equity and accessibility in the classroom. By building a Maker Space in the elementary classroom, we are equipping our students with the necessary skills and mindset to thrive in an ever-changing world while also fostering a love for learning that will extend far beyond the classroom walls.

These tables, chairs, and Lego bases will help build the foundation for a Maker Space in my computer lab, where laptops are just one-dimensional learning.

Ms. Carey George J Mitchell School Grades PreK-2

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.

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More than half 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

550 students impacted 7donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
INNOVART Dry Erase Rectangle Activity Table 48” X 30”, Study Table Scrutable Desktop Child's Table, Standard Legs with Ball Glides Adjustable Height (15”-24”) for Daycare, Classroom, Home • Amazon Business $199.98 2 $399.96
8 Pack Stacking Stools Classroom Stackable Stool Plastic Stack Stool Round Stacking Stool Set Student Round Stool Multipurpose Stool Chairs Flexible Seating for Kids Adult Home Classroom(Multicolor) • Amazon Business $119.99 1 $119.99
LEGO Classic Green Baseplate 11023 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $9.86 8 $78.88

Materials cost

$598.83

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $29.94

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$667.75

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$117.84

Total project goal

$785.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $785.59

4 Donors

-$604.59

Donations toward project cost

-$513.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$90.69

match offer

-$181.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$153.85

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.15

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