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Mrs. Bowlen from Lowell, MA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Creations While Building Strength in Preschool!

Help me give my students an opportunity to build and explore with Magnetic Pattern Blocks and See Through Builders while gaining strength on Balance Ball Seats!

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My Students

Hello Friends! I teach inclusive Preschool in MA.

Our student population is made up of many cultures including 27 different countries and languages!

Our students are beautiful children who are eager to learn! We help our students become a community through academics, social skills, language, music and hands-on learning!

My school is a Title I school located in the inner city that has over 87% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch rate.

Therefore, our students do not have access to many experiences outside of the classroom.

Our school motto is, "Expect the Best!" which applies to both students and teachers too! Thank you for your help in providing the best for my students!

My Project

In our Preschool classroom, students learn through exploration and hands on learning. To promote creativity, we enjoy building with blocks to design spaces, make creatures, and share ideas. My students have a lot of energy to use on these projects, and by using Balance Seats while building, they will build their physical strength too!

Please help me help my students engage in STEM learning through Magnetic Building Blocks and Pattern Blocks!

Three, four and five year olds love to build, but stabilizing projects can be challenging. By having magnetic materials, children can build with confidence and share their final products!

By using Balance Seats, students will gain physical strength and coordination while being comfortable in our classroom! Those who need to wiggle will expend energy while getting feedback to keep them calm and engaged in classroom activities!

Thank you again for helping me to help my students! The more engagement, the more learning and the more love of school!

Mrs. Bowlen Charlotte Murkland Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Lowell, MA View local requests

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

30 students impacted 5donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
LL453 - See-Inside Magnetic Blocks • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
EE329 - Magnetic Pattern Block Builders • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
LC529GR - Flex-Space Balance Ball Seat - 22" - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 2 $49.98
LC528GR - Flex-Space Balance Ball Seat - 17" - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 2 $39.98
TH4530 - Pattern Blocks Design Cards • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$222.93

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.34

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$256.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.22

Total project goal

$301.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $301.49

4 Donors

-$151.00

Donations toward project cost

-$128.35

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.65

match offer

-$150.49

Match offer toward project cost

-$127.92

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.57

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 $0.00

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