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Mrs. Engle from Prague OK is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building imaginations!

Help me give my students engaging building toys that can stimulate their imaginations and problem-solving abilities.

  • 4 donors
  • $391 goal

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My Project

In an age where video games dominate much of children's leisure time, it is crucial to provide young minds with avenues to ignite their creativity. The introduction of STEM bins and building supplies aims to spark the imaginations of students, offering them a tangible and hands-on way to explore their inventive potential.

Creative thinking is a skill that many students find challenging to develop.

By incorporating STEM bins into the learning environment, we can provide a platform for students to confront problems collaboratively. This collaborative approach not only encourages teamwork but also nurtures effective communication skills among peers, fostering a supportive and engaging learning atmosphere.

Encouraging students to engage with STEM bins not only cultivates teamwork but also cultivates a culture of innovation and exploration. As students delve into these hands-on activities, they are given the opportunity to think outside the box, strengthening their problem-solving abilities and fostering a spirit of curiosity and creativity that will benefit them both academically and personally.

Mrs. Engle
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
LEGO Classic Large Brick Box - 10698 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $67.46 1 $67.46
Meland Marble Run - 132Pcs Marble Maze Game Building Toy for Kid, Marble Track Race Set&STEM Learning Toy Gift for Boy Girl Age 4 5 6 7 8 9+ (102 Translucent Marbulous Pcs & 30 Glass Marbles) • Amazon Business $37.79 1 $37.79
Citylife 17 QT Plastic Storage Bins Clear Storage Box with Lids Multipurpose Stackable Storage Containers for Organizing Tool, Craft, Lego, Crayon • Amazon Business $34.97 1 $34.97
Playstix® • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
ThinkFun Gravity Maze Marble Run Brain Game and STEM Toy for Boys and Girls Age 8 and Up: Toy of the Year Award Winner • Amazon Business $29.67 1 $29.67
PicassoTiles 120pcs Hedgehog Interlocking Building Blocks Tiles Construction Toy Set Learning Playset STEAM Development Preschool Kindergarten Toy for Kids Age3+ PTB120 • Amazon Business $25.10 1 $25.10
Creative Straw STEM Building Toys 450Pcs Aged for 3-5 5-7 Preschool Kids Constructor Toy Thin Tube Toy DIY Educational Interlocking Plastic Engineering Toys Kit for Boys and Girls Gift • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Klutz Lego Gadgets • Blick Art Materials $19.68 1 $19.68

Materials cost

$264.65

Vendor shipping charges

 $11.45

Sales tax

 $21.57

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$331.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.52

Total project goal

$390.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $390.16

3 Donors

-$190.67

Donations toward project cost

-$169.57

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.10

match offer

-$190.67

Match offer toward project cost

-$162.07

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.60

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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