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Building Brighter Futures with STEM and Discovery

Help me give my students butterfly and lady bug larvae kit, magnetic tiles, and engaging STEM toys to spark curiosity, inspire hands-on learning, and foster a love of science and discovery in my students.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Dinh's classroom raised $520

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My Project

I love how naturally curious and imaginative my students are. They ask big questions, explore fearlessly, and are always eager to understand how the world works. Whether we're observing insects outside or building structures with simple materials, they light up when given the chance to explore hands-on.

My goal is to nurture that spark of curiosity and turn it into lasting knowledge and confidence.

The butterfly larvae kit will allow students to witness metamorphosis up close, turning textbook science into a living, breathing experience. Magnetic tiles will provide opportunities for open-ended exploration of shapes, symmetry, and engineering concepts, while promoting collaboration and creativity. The STEM toys will introduce my students to problem-solving challenges in areas like mechanics, coding, and physics, giving them the chance to build, test, and iterate like real scientists and engineers. These resources will help me create a classroom where curiosity is celebrated and every student sees themselves as a capable, joyful learner.

Project tagged as

San Diego, CA
Grades PreK-2
Engineering & Technology
Science
Charter School
Educational Kits & Games
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Mrs. Dinh Harriet Tubman Village Charter School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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

25 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

BINZKBB Light Magnetic Tiles Building Blocks for Kids,3D Clear Educational STEM Building Toys,Magnetic Marble Run Blocks Toys for Kids Ages 3 4 5 6 7 8 10+Year Old Boys Girls Creative Gift(110 PCS) • Amazon Business $35.14 3 $105.42

ELONGDI Magnetic Building Blocks, [ 132 Pieces ] Lengthen Building Sticks Set, Magnet Stem Toys Set Non-Toxic Building 3D Puzzle Boys Toys for Kids and Adult • Amazon Business $23.99 4 $95.96

Coodoo Upgraded Magnetic Blocks Tough Tiles STEM Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls Learning by Playing Games for Toddlers Kids, Compatible with Major Brands Building Blocks - Starter Set • Amazon Business $14.99 4 $59.96

Insect Lore Live Baby Ladybug Larvae - Ladybug Growing Kit REFILL with Ladybug Life Cycle Toy Figurines - SHIP NOW • Amazon Business $18.50 2 $37.00

Painted Lady Butterfly 5-Larvae Culture Living • Carolina Biological Supply Company $16.88 2 $33.76

Materials cost			$332.10
Vendor shipping charges			$44.39
Sales tax			$30.39
3rd party payment processing fee			$4.98
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$441.86
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$77.98
Total project goal			$519.84
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$519.84
3 Donors			-$291.75
Donations toward project cost			-$267.66
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$24.09
Matching donations from our partners			-$204.94
Match offers toward project cost			-$174.20
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$30.74
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$23.14
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Building Brighter Futures with STEM and Discovery

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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