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Ms. Capranica from Springfield, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Bridges, Building Brain Power - Full STEAM Ahead

Help me give my students STEAM activity bins for their morning choice time!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Capranica's classroom raised $555

This project is fully funded

My Project

The materials I am requesting will be used to help grow a love of all things science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) in my classroom. These materials will be used for STEAM bins that students will be able to grab in the mornings during their morning choice time. These materials will also be used to build community within the classroom. Students will be able to use these bins and work with their peers while utilizing manipulatives to foster a love for all things STEAM. I have also included various books about engineers, inventors, and other scientific concepts to incorporate literacy in their morning choice time! Your support is greatly appreciated!

Ms. Capranica Springfield Ball Charter School Grades 3-5

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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

19 students impacted 8donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Humble Crew Extra-Large Toy Organizer, 16 Storage Bins, Universal, Natural/White • Amazon Business $103.99 1 $103.99
Coogam Wooden Geoboard Mathematical Manipulative Material Array Block Geo Board – Graphical Educational Toys with 30Pcs Pattern Cards and Latex Bands Shape STEM Puzzle Matrix 8x8 Brain Teaser for Kid • Amazon Business $21.98 2 $43.96
Upgraded Magnetic Blocks Tough Building Tiles STEM Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls Learning by Playing Games for Toddlers Kids Toys Compatible with Major Brands Building Blocks - Starter Set • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Huaker Kids Building STEM Toys ,125 Pcs Educational Construction Engineering Building Blocks Kit for Ages 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Year Old Boys and Girls ,Best Gift for Kids Creative Games & Fun Activity • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Kids Toys Mosaic Puzzle,490Pcs Building Blocks,Educational Toys with 6 Assembly Drawing,STEM Toys for 4+ Year Old(Small Cube) • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 36 Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Assorted Colors, 3 Oz Cans (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
PANLOS 500 Piece Building Bricks Set, Classic Colors Building Toys for Creative Play, Compatible with All Major Brands, STEM Innovation Education Kit, Birthday Gifts for Kids Girls Boys Age 6 and Up • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
TOYLI Smart Coins 500 Pieces Interlocking Discs Set, STEM Connectors Kids Toy Building Blocks, STEM, Learning, Color Recognition, Circle Shapes for Girls Boys, Kids, Construction Gift • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
TOYLI Smart Coins 500 Pieces Interlocking Discs Set, STEM Connectors Kids Toy Building Blocks, STEM, Learning, Color Recognition, Circle Shapes for Girls Boys, Kids, Construction Gift • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
RAINBOW TOYFROG Straw Constructor STEM Building Toys 300 pcs Interlocking Plastic Educational Toys Engineering Building Blocks -Construction Blocks- Kids Toy for 3-12 Year Old Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
300 PCS Wooden Pattern Blocks Set for Kids with 24 Double-Sided Design Cards(48 Patterns) and Storage Bag in Gift Box,Fun Montessori Learning Toys • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Have You Thanked an Inventor Today? • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Connect 4 Strategy Board Game for Ages 6 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
All About Plants! (Ada Twist, Scientist: The Why Files #2) (The Questioneers) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Rosie Revere, Engineer (The Questioneers) • Amazon Business $12.18 1 $12.18
From Seed to Plant • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Mistakes That Worked: 40 Familiar Inventions & How They Came to Be • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
National Geographic Readers: Plants (Level 1 Co-reader) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$434.93

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$471.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$83.20

Total project goal

$554.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $554.65

7 Donors

-$275.12

Donations toward project cost

-$237.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.52

match offer

-$275.12

Match offer toward project cost

-$233.85

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.27

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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 $0.00

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