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Ms. Valdivia from South Gate, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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BAZINGA: Bringing back STEM to my Special Education Classes

Help me give my students a STEM center in which they can have a comfy and fun space to learn about science.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Valdivia's classroom raised $1,415

This project is fully funded

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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

All the STEM items and flexible seating will help me build a STEM center in which I can include science, technology, engineering, and math. I like the idea of incorporating science in sports and a calming center together for my special education students. Using the center in science class, students come to the center for guided practice and modeled strategies of how they can use sensory items to build and learn about STEM. The center will allow me to see exactly what they are doing, as well as provide an easy place for them to show and share their work. It can also be a space in which they are able to take a break and have fun learning.

By donating to our project, you will not only help to improve and increase student attention and focus.

You will ultimately help to increase their academic achievement. Students will be able to focus and obtain their instructional accommodations by receiving breaks when needed and a center to help them deescalate. My students need accommodations and extended time and breaks as needed. This STEM center will help students enjoy fun and interactive activities around science.

Ms. Valdivia Southeast Middle School Grades 6-8

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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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Just Like Home® Comfy Couch • Lakeshore Learning Materials $399.00 1 $399.00
Lakeshore Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 2 $139.98
GeoSmart Mars Explorer - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $97.21 1 $97.21
GeoSmart Moon Lander - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $73.12 1 $73.12
E-BLOX BYO Glowing LED FM Radio - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $49.99 1 $49.99
John Wiley and Sons Crime Scene Investigations - Middle-High School - Adult • School Specialty $33.59 1 $33.59
4E's Novelty Expandable Breathing Ball Sphere (4 Pack) Toy for Kids Stress Reliever Fidget Toys Colors May Vary for Yoga Anxiety Relaxation Expands from 5.6" to 12" • Amazon Business $29.39 1 $29.39
Shell Education Leveled Text-Dependent Question Stems, Grades K to 12 - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $29.02 1 $29.02
Workman Publishing Everything You Need to Ace Science in One Big Fat Notebook: The Complete Middle School Study Guide - Grades 6-8 - Kids • School Specialty $26.99 1 $26.99
Space Exploration Shuttle Toys for 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Year Old Boys 12-in-1 STEM Aerospace Building Kit Toy with Heavy Transport Rocket and Launcher Best Gifts for 6-12 Year Old Boys (566 PCS) • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
50 Sports STEM Labs: Sports-Themed STEM & STEAM Projects • Amazon Business $19.54 1 $19.54
‘Science is Cool’ and ‘THINK’ Periodic Table Posters - Laminated 14x19.5 - Educational Charts, Science Classroom Posters and Decorations, Back to School Supplies, Learning Posters for Biology and Chemistry Classes, STEM and STEAM Posters • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Periodic Table and Cells Science Posters - Laminated 14x19.5 - Educational Charts, Classroom Posters and Decorations, Back to School Supplies, Learning Posters for Biology and Chemistry Classes, STEM and STEAM posters • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Angry Alligator and his Cool Cucumber: A book about anger for kids (educational and entertaining with a touch of humor) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Fidget Solar System - Bubble POP Fidget Toy • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 1 $12.00
A AINOLWAY Outer Space Solar System, Party Creativity Toys for ADD/ADHD Autistic People(14years+) • Amazon Business $11.49 1 $11.49
40 Pcs Stem Scientist Bulletin Board Set Stem Classroom Decorations Science Posters Gear Shaped Cutouts Teachers Banner Wall Decor for Pre School Elementary and Middle School Office Party Supplies • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
6 Pack Stress Balls for Kids: Squishy Balls for Stress Relief Emotion Sensory Toys for Kids with Autism Fidget Squeeze Balls for Adults Calm Down Party Favor • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$1,007.26

Vendor shipping charges

$57.94

Sales tax

$92.16

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,202.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$212.20

Total project goal

$1,414.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,414.67

2 Donors

-$630.33

Donations toward project cost

-$623.73

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.60

Matching donations from our partners

-$680.87

Match offers toward project cost

-$578.74

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$102.13

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$103.47

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