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Ms. Majella from Worcester, MA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Buggy Bliss: Bug Exploration Delight!

Help me give my students bug exploration materials—bug specimens, slides, a microscope, and bugs. These foster creativity, encourage hands-on exploration, and enhance the preschool learning experience.

  • $507 goal

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My Project

Our children's curiosity about bugs has evolved from playground observations to a keen interest in exploring bug body parts and life cycles. The requested Lakeshore Size & Color Bug Counters, Resin specimen bugs, Microscope, Bug Magnifier container, playdough, and a terrarium promise to significantly impact their learning journey. These tools facilitate hands-on exploration, deepening their understanding of bug anatomy and life cycles. The bug counters and microscope enrich scientific exploration, while playdough fosters creative expression. The terrarium not only cultivates bugs but also nurtures social-emotional skills.

The project's goal is to create a dynamic learning experience, fostering curiosity, expanding bug knowledge, and enhancing fine motor skills.

Bug counters, microscopes, playdough, and a terrarium contribute to scientific exploration, creativity, and social-emotional development.

What makes our students special is the project's commitment to individualized learning. Bug counters, microscopes, playdough, and a terrarium enable each student to explore bugs according to their interests and learning style. It's more than just bugs; it's about nurturing creativity, critical thinking, and enjoyment in learning. Live bugs in the classroom add an unforgettable dimension, making learning exciting and tailored to each student's unique preferences.

Ms. Majella Greendale Head Start Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Worcester, MA View local requests

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

16 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Heavy-Duty School Microscope • Lakeshore Learning Materials $89.99 1 $89.99
Lakeshore Dough - Set 2 - Set of 6 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $74.99 1 $74.99
Reptile Growth Mini Reptile Terrarium,8" x 8"x 8" Reptile Tank with Full View Visually Appealing，for Insect，Fish，Tarantula，Hermit Crab，Jumping Spider，Iguana，Tortoise，Leopard Gecko，Frog，Bearded Dragon • Amazon Business $22.99 2 $45.98
Lakeshore Size & Color Bug Counters • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Macarrie 12 Pcs Insect in Resin Specimen Bugs Collection Paperweights Arachnid Resin Specimen Different Insect Specimen Bug Preserved in Resin for Kids Scientific Educational Toy, 12 Styles (Ladybug) • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
12 Pcs Insect in Resin Specimen Bugs Collection Paperweights Arachnid Resin Specimen Different Insect Specimen Bug Preserved in Resin for Kids Scientific Educational Toy, 12 Styles (Ladybug) • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
120 Pcs Kids Prepared Microscope Slides with Specimens Animals Insects Plants Flowers Specimens Microbiology Biological Sample for Student School Science Lab Supplies(60 Different Patterns) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Yellow Door Let's Roll Garden Bugs Clay Rollers, Yellow, Set of 6 (YUS1154) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Lakeshore Translucent Bugs • Lakeshore Learning Materials $13.99 1 $13.99
Coopay 20 Pieces Bug Viewer Critter Insect Cage Magnifying Insect Box Bug Magnifier Container Bug Catcher Cage, Science Nature Exploration Tools • Amazon Business $13.85 1 $13.85
Sensationally OT - Mini Wooden Rolling Pin with a coating, this non stick rolling pin can be use for art & crafting, cooking, play doh, sensory play • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Bugs: A Peek-Through Picture Book • Amazon Business $10.64 1 $10.64

Materials cost

$394.38

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$430.30

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$75.94

Total project goal

$506.24

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $506.24

1 Donor

-$253.12

Donations toward project cost

-$215.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.97

match offer

-$253.12

Match offer toward project cost

-$215.15

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.97

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