My students are Kindergarten through Fourth grade in a Title 1 campus. My STEM class focuses on hands-on learning through meaningful connections in ways that they can each understand and retain. These children are desperate for hands-on learning and Science knowledge. A large percentage of these children are from financially challenged families who want their children to have the best possible education. These students are so special because they are incredibly inclusive of others. They always rally around students who are still working their hardest to complete a task, to those who are learning diverse, and to anyone who may just be having a hard day.
COVID has greatly impacted learning by decreasing the amount of opportunities students have to learn in a hands-on environment.
This has also decreased the time they have been able to have small group interactions. Therefore, their social skills and etiquette, as well as the concepts of sharing, teamwork, and constructive feedback are greatly behind the appropriate level for their respective ages. However, students’ problem- solving skills are bubbling just under the surface and ready to emerge with some hands-on learning.
The items requested will teach a range of skills and concepts to 500 Kindergarten through Fourth grade students in a hands-on way. The goal for them is to not only be able to see the demonstration of magnetism, chain reactions, circuitry, movement, force and motion, but to fully immerse them in learning through exploration, problem solving, and other developmentally appropriate experiences. This will allow them to work in small groups and develop the social skills needed for success in school and adulthood. These
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
Snap Circuits Motion Electronics Exploration Kit | Over 165 Exciting STEM Projects | 4-Color Project Manual | 50+ Snap Modules | Unlimited Fun
• Amazon Business
$84.04
2
$168.08
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
$34.79
4
$139.16
Elenco Snap Circuits Jr. SC-100 Electronics Exploration Kit, Over 100 Projects, Full Color Project Manual, 30 + Snap Circuits Parts, STEM Educational Toy for Kids 8 + , Black
• Amazon Business
$28.99
4
$115.96
1000 PCS Bulk Dominoes Set for Kids with Extra 11 Blocks, Wooden Building Blocks 10 Colors Dominoes Racing Tile Games Educational Toy for Kids Birthday Party with Storage Bag
• Amazon Business
$39.99
2
$79.98
LEGO City - Wheel, Tire and Axle-Set Grey - 72 Pieces. Delivery as Illustrated in Blister-Pack
• Amazon Business
$24.75
2
$49.50
Learning Resources Super Magnet Lab Kit - 119 Pieces, Ages 5+ STEM Toys for Kindergartner, Science Learning Activities for Kids
• Amazon Business
$26.39
1
$26.39
EUDAX Labs Junior Science Magnet Set for Education Science Experiment Tools Icluding Bar/Ring/Horseshoe/Compass Magnets
• Amazon Business
$10.99
1
$10.99
Materials cost
$590.06
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$48.09
3rd party payment processing fee
$8.85
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$677.00
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$119.47
Total project goal
$796.47
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$796.47
1 Donor
-$796.47
Donations toward project cost
-$677.00
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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