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Mrs. Nichols from Coffeyville, KS is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Bright Minds: STEM Materials for Third Graders

Help me give my students STEM materials to stimulate their minds and get them thinking like engineers!

  • $180 goal

This project expired on September 5, 2025.

This project expired on September 5, 2025.

My Project

My students are bright, curious, and eager to explore the exciting world of STEM! To bring science, technology, engineering, and math to life in our classroom, we're in need of hands-on materials like building kits, coding tools, and science experiment supplies. Your generous donation, no matter the size, will directly empower these young learners to become the innovators of tomorrow. Thank you for helping us build a brighter future, one experiment and discovery at a time! My students can think and build like engineers and open their minds to a world of possibilities!

Mrs. Nichols Community Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Coffeyville, KS 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

25 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Microscope for Kids, Microscope Kit LED 40X-1200X Magnification Kids Science Toys, Microscope Slides with Specimens for Kids,Students Microscope STEM Kit • Amazon Business $27.80 1 $27.80
54 PCS Magnetic Blocks, Magnetic Building Blocks for Toddlers 3+, Montessori Toys, Magnetic Cubes, Preschool STEM Educational Sensory Magnet Toys for Kids Ages 3-5 Year Old Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $26.59 1 $26.59
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 $23.19 1 $23.19
Chichalk Hexagonal Building Blocks 160 Piece, STEM Toys Building Sets Kids Building Toys for 5+ Year Old Boys Girls, Educational Kids Toys Connecting Toys Preschool Classroom Must Haves Birthday Gifts • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
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

Materials cost

$112.56

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $7.94

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$152.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.86

Total project goal

$179.05

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