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Ms. Jones from Reno, NV is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Better Minds through STEM!

Help me give my students an opportunity to expand their creativity through STEM building activities.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Jones's classroom raised $632

This project is fully funded

My Project

My student population is diverse, through background, experience, language and socio-economic status. Many students lack exposure to creative outlets and building play through STEM activities. My goal is for students to develop and expand their knowledge of engineering and creative play through these materials. Education has become so prescriptive, so it is my hope that by providing these materials I can foster a love of learning and spark the flame of creativity and a thirst for knowledge and exploration. Our school is a Title School and we rely on opportunities, like this one, to build out toolboxes for our children!

Ms. Jones Libby C Booth Elementary 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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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

18 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
LEGO Classic Lots of Bricks - 11030 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $70.16 1 $70.16
Lakeshore Roll & Race! Activity Ramp • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Meland Marble Run - 132Pcs Marble Maze Game Building Toy for Kid, Marble Track Race Set&STEM Learning Toy Gift for Boy Girl Age 4 5 6 7 8 9+ (102 Translucent Marbulous Pcs & 30 Glass Marbles) • Amazon Business $30.39 2 $60.78
LEGO DUPLO Classic Brick Box 10913 STEM Toy for The Holidays, Features Storage Organizer, Toy Car and Number Bricks to Learn and Play, Building Set for Toddlers, Boys and Girls Ages 18 Months and Up • Amazon Business $23.99 2 $47.98
Mattel Hot Wheels 20 Car Pack • Kaplan Early Learning Company $44.96 1 $44.96
Battat- Bristle Blocks- STEM Interlocking Building Blocks- 80 pc Playset- Reusable Storage Bucket- Developmental Toys for Toddlers & Kids- Big Value Case- 2 Years + • Amazon Business $16.55 2 $33.10
MagHub Magnetic Tiles 65 Piece Colorful Magnetic Blocks Set with car, Unique Clear 3D Magnetic Building Blocks for 3+ Years Old Boys and Girls, STEM Construction Preschool Magnets for Kids Toddlers • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Candy Variety Pack - Assorted Candy Party Mix - 4 LB Bag - Candy Assortment - Bulk Candy Individually Wrapped - Candy Bulk – Pinata Candy - Mixed Candy - Queen Jax Fridge Magnet - Deluxe Candy Mix • Amazon Business $24.98 1 $24.98
LEGO Classic Creative Pastel Fun - 11028 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $23.36 1 $23.36
80 PCS BBQ Grill Playset Toy Barbecue Kitchen Cooking Playset, Interactive Grill Play Food BBQ Accessories Set for Girls Boys Toddler Play Cooking Set for Toddlers 1-3 Cooking Toys for Kids Ages 4-8 • Amazon Business $22.39 1 $22.39
Spin Master Kinetic Beach Sand 3 lbs. • Kaplan Early Learning Company $20.66 1 $20.66
Lakeshore Sensory Sand Ice Cream Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
Hot Wheels Cars, 10-Pack of Toy Cars in 1:64 Scale, Set of 10 Hot Wheels Race Cars, Mix of Officially Licensed & Unlicensed, Toy for Kids & Collectors (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
PlayDough assorted colors • AKJ Education $1.10 11 $12.10
LEGO - Classic Creative Monkey Fun 11031 • Best Buy Education $9.99 1 $9.99
Crayola Colors of the World Colored Pencils, Assorted Colors, 24/Pack (68-4607) • Quill.com $4.79 1 $4.79

Materials cost

$499.21

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$536.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$94.71

Total project goal

$631.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$631.41

1 Donor

-$631.41

Donations toward project cost

-$536.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$94.71

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$0.00

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