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Ms. Pearson from Newport News, VA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bouncy Ball STEM

Help me give my students bouncy balls, sandwich bags and clear cups for an amazing STEM experience during our Balls study!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Pearson's classroom raised $215

This project is fully funded

My Project

My preschoolers are energetic, curious, and ready to learn through hands-on STEM exploration! As we dive into our Balls unit, we want to give our students the chance to explore the science of movement and motion through play. We're asking for bouncy ball kits to encourage active learning, build motor skills, and spark discovery. These bouncy ball kits will help our preschoolers compare how different balls bounce, roll, and move. The kits will also support group play, scientific inquiry, and gross motor development.

STEM activities make learning more hands-on, interactive, and relevant to children's lives, which can improve their engagement and interest in learning.

Successfully completing the bouncy ball STEM challenge will boost self-confidence and encourage our students to embrace challenges as opportunities for learning and growth. We would like to nurture curiosity, foster essential skills, and prepare our preschoolers for a future filled with innovation and possibility.

Ms. Pearson Denbigh Early Childhood Center Grades PreK-2

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.

Newport News, VA 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

HBCU Alum 100 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Creative Kids Magic Bouncy Balls - DIY STEM Toys - Science Kit for Kids - 25 Multicolor Bags & 5 Molds Makes Up to 43 Balls • Amazon Business $14.99 8 $119.92
Turbo Bee 100 Pack 9oz Clear Plastic Cups,Disposable Crystal Drinking Cups,PET Plastic Party Cups for Wine,Juice,Iced Coffee and Cold Drinks • Amazon Business $11.49 2 $22.98
Glad Zipper Sandwich Bags, 50 Bags/Box (57263) • Quill.com $3.48 2 $6.96

Materials cost

$149.86

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$182.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.14

Total project goal

$214.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$214.25

1 Donor

-$214.25

Donations toward project cost

-$182.11

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.14

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$0.00

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