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Ms. Skidmore from Reno, NV is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Bright Futures: Stem Toys for Tomorrow's Innovators

Help me give my students STEM toys! These toys provide hands-on learning experiences that help children understand complex concepts in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in a fun and engaging way.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Skidmore's classroom raised $569

This project is fully funded

My Project

How will the specific items you request make a difference in their learning?

The specific STEM toys we’re requesting will provide our students with hands-on, interactive experiences that make abstract concepts tangible.

For example, building blocks and engineering kits will help them understand the principles of design and physics while coding toys will introduce them to basic programming skills. These tools make learning fun and encourage experimentation, perseverance, and innovation, laying a strong foundation for future academic success.

What are your goals for this project?

Our primary goals for this project are to:

1. Enhance Problem-Solving Skills: By engaging with STEM toys, students will learn to approach challenges methodically and develop solutions creatively.

2. Promote Collaborative Learning: Many of the toys encourage teamwork, helping students to communicate and work effectively with their peers.

3. Foster a Love for STEM: We aim to spark an early interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, making these subjects accessible and exciting.

4. Build Confidence: As students successfully navigate STEM challenges, they gain confidence in their abilities to learn and achieve.

What makes your students special?

Our students are a vibrant, curious, and diverse group of young learners who bring unique perspectives and endless enthusiasm to the classroom. They are always eager to explore new concepts and demonstrate remarkable resilience and creativity. Each child’s strengths and interests contribute to a dynamic and supportive learning environment where every student can thrive. By providing them with the right tools, we can nurture their innate curiosity and help them reach their full potential.

Ms. Skidmore Brown Elementary School Grades PreK-2 Reno, NV View local requests 20 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Store & Stack Bins - Set of 6 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 2 $79.98
Fadeless Schoolgirl Style Bulletin Board Paper, Lavender Haze, 48" x 50', 1 Roll • Amazon Business $32.98 2 $65.96
Kaplan Early Learning STEM Builder Series Build an Animal • Kaplan Early Learning Company $47.66 1 $47.66
X-ACTO Crayon Pro Electric Crayon Sharpener, Electric Sharpener with SafeStart Automatic Motor, Great for Home or Schools • Amazon Business $45.50 1 $45.50
Veatree 308Pcs Magnetic Building Sticks Blocks Toys, Magnet Educational Toys STEM Toys for Kids and Adult, 3D Non-Toxic Building Toy with Storage Bag • Amazon Business $42.99 1 $42.99
Learning Resources Gears! Gears! Gears! 100-Piece Deluxe Building Set - Ages 3+, Preschool Building Sets, Gears Toys for Kids, STEM Toys for Toddlers, Construction Toy Set,Back to School • Amazon Business $28.72 1 $28.72
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toys for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Toys Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toys • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Huaker 88 Piece Magnetic Balls and Rods Set,Magnetic Building Toys Colorful DIY STEM Building Blocks Sticks for Ages 3+ Year Old Children Boy Girl Educational Construction Toy • Amazon Business $24.29 1 $24.29
LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 Building Toy Set - Featuring Storage, Includes Train, Car, and a Tiger Figure, and Playset for Kids, Boys, and Girls Ages 4-99 • Amazon Business $21.42 1 $21.42
Nick Knack's Essentials 300 Pieces - STEM Interlocking Building Toy Set Linking Jax for Childhood Educational Development | Multicolored Classroom Set • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
VIAHART Brain Flakes 500 Piece Set, Ages 3+, Interlocking Plastic Disc Toy for Creative Building, Educational STEM Learning, Construction Block Play for Kids, Teens, Adults, Boys, and Girls • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Coogam 160 PCS Wooden Shape Puzzle Pattern Blocks, Geometric Tangrams Game Brain Teaser Toy, Geo Preschool Learning Activity STEM Montessori Gift for Kids with 24 Pcs Design Cards • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
Coogam Wooden Blocks Puzzle Brain Teasers Toy Tangram Jigsaw Intelligence Colorful 3D Russian Blocks Game STEM Montessori Educational Gift for Kids (40 Pcs) • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98

Materials cost

$442.45

Vendor shipping charges

$4.00

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$483.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.25

Total project goal

$568.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$568.34

1 Donor

-$568.34

Donations toward project cost

-$483.09

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$85.25

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$0.00

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