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Ms. Pendergraft from Greenville, SC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Problem-Solvers and Promoting Diversity in Kindergarten

Help me give my students opportunities for enhanced learning. STEM problem-solving kits will empower students to explore critical thinking and teamwork through fun, hands-on activities. Wooden character set designed for racial representation in all careers helps promote inclusivity.

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

The STEM problem-solving kits will provide my students with opportunities to engage in hands-on activities that foster critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork. These kits will help build a strong foundation for problem-solving skills that will benefit them throughout their academic journey. The wooden character set for racial representation will give my students a diverse range of figures to explore, helping them understand and appreciate different cultures and identities. It will also provide opportunities for meaningful conversations about inclusion, empathy, and community, which are vital lessons at this stage of their development.

My primary goal is to create an inclusive and engaging classroom environment where all students feel represented, valued, and challenged.

Through these resources, I hope to foster both cognitive and social-emotional growth. The STEM kits will encourage curiosity and collaboration, while the character set will ensure that all students see themselves in the stories and play scenarios we create. By combining these tools, I aim to cultivate a learning space where diversity is celebrated, and problem-solving skills are developed in a fun, interactive way.

My students are incredibly curious, eager to learn, and full of potential. As kindergartners, they are just beginning to explore the world around them, and their excitement for new experiences is contagious. They come from diverse backgrounds and bring unique perspectives to our classroom, making it essential to create an environment where all students feel seen, heard, and respected. Their energy and enthusiasm for learning are what make them truly special, and with the right tools and resources, they have the potential to achieve amazing things.

Ms. Pendergraft Alexander Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Fairy Tales Problem Solving STEM Kits - Set 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $189.00 1 $189.00
Lakeshore Fairy Tales Problem Solving STEM Kits - Set 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $189.00 1 $189.00
Little Professionals Wooden Character Set - Cute Wood Block People Toys for Kids & Toddlers - Open Ended STEM Pretend Play & Educational Games for Children, Boys & Girls (15-Pieces) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99

Materials cost

$397.99

Vendor shipping charges

 $18.90

Sales tax

 $28.06

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$480.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$84.87

Total project goal

$565.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $565.79

1 Donor

-$565.79

Donations toward project cost

-$480.92

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$84.87

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