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 Students
My students are hard workers who want more opportunities to grow and learn, but do not have all of the tools to do so. I teach third grade at an urban city school.
As a teacher in a low-income/high poverty school district, my students are faced with several challenges both in and out of the classroom.
These challenges may prevent them from getting ahead early in life and may not provide them with the life experiences many of us see as "typical". From the minute they walk in the door of my classroom I focus on their potential and growth while they are with me.
My Project
Before the winter break I challenged my students with a small STEM activity and their creations were amazing. They were critically thinking and creating, while socializing in a focused way. I want to provide them with more of these opportunities so that they explore the fields of science, technology, engineering and math through their creativity.
These STEM activities will provide hands-on and minds-on learning for the students.
Making math and science both fun and interesting helps the student to do much more than just learn.
I'm requesting LEGOS, Magnetic Blocks, Molecules, and Brain Flakes that will be paired with task cards for students to create different structures, or objects. These materials will also be used during free creative time where students can create based on their own imaginations. I have also requested straw builders where students will be able to build larger structures such as houses, forts, buildings and more! The storage containers I requested will help the students keep the materials organized and keep them easily accessible.
Teaching STEM in elementary grades opens the door for students to become tomorrow’s movers and shakers. The students in my class are our future engineers, microbiologists, mathematical technicians and beyond. They deserve to have these opportunities to explore!
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
Sterilite 20938003 Wide 3 Drawer Unit, White Frame with Clear Drawers, 3-Pack
• Amazon Business
$38.64
1
$38.64
IMDEN Magnetic Blocks, Magnetic Building Set, Magnetic Tiles, Educational Toys for Baby/Kids, 92 Piece
• Amazon Business
$31.99
1
$31.99
LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696
• Amazon Business
$27.99
1
$27.99
Magz-Bricks 40 Magnetic Building Set
• Amazon Business
$26.00
1
$26.00
Straw Constructor Interlocking Plastic Enginnering Toys 300 pcs-Colorful Building Toys- Fun- Educational- Safe for Kids- Develops Motor Skills-Construction Blocks- Best Gift for Boys and Girls
• Amazon Business
$16.99
1
$16.99
VIAHART Brain Flakes 500 Piece Interlocking Plastic Disc Set | A Creative and Educational Alternative to Building Blocks | Tested for Children's Safety | A Great STEM Toy for Both Boys and Girls!
• Amazon Business
$15.55
1
$15.55
EMIDO Building Blocks Kids Educational Toys STEM Toys Building Discs Sets Interlocking Solid Plastic for Preschool Kids Boys and Girls, Safe Material for Kids - 120 pieces with Storage Bag
• Amazon Business
$13.98
1
$13.98
Materials cost
$171.14
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.57
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$203.71
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$35.95
Total project goal
$239.66
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$239.66
3 Donors
-$119.83
Donations toward project cost
-$101.86
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$17.97
match offer
-$119.82
Match offer toward project cost
-$101.85
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Barbadoro and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
