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Ms. Irwin from Parker CO is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Building STEAM Success: Empowering Students with Cardboard Tools!

Help me give my students Makedo cardboard tools and a storage cart to facilitate hands-on exploration and organization in our STEAM classroom.

  • 4 donors
  • $158 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

The requested cardboard tools will serve as invaluable resources in our STEAM classroom, fostering hands-on exploration and innovation. By providing students with these tools, they will engage in practical application of engineering and design concepts, honing their problem-solving skills and creativity. From constructing prototypes to designing intricate structures, these tools will unlock a world of possibilities, allowing students to tangibly experience the principles of STEAM disciplines.

Our primary goal is to cultivate a dynamic learning environment where students can thrive as innovators and critical thinkers.

With access to cardboard tools, we aim to inspire curiosity and confidence in our students, encouraging them to explore, experiment, and collaborate. By integrating these tools into our curriculum, we seek to foster a deep appreciation for the iterative process of design and engineering, preparing students to tackle real-world challenges with resilience and ingenuity.

Our students are a diverse group of aspiring engineers, artists, and problem solvers who possess boundless potential. What sets them apart is their insatiable curiosity and eagerness to learn. Despite facing various obstacles, they demonstrate remarkable resilience and enthusiasm in their pursuit of knowledge. Through their unique perspectives and talents, they enrich our classroom community, continually inspiring one another to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. With the support of cardboard tools, we believe our students will unleash their full potential, embarking on a journey of discovery and growth in the realm of STEAM education.

Ms. Irwin
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bookshelves and Bookcases on Wheels: Rolling File Folder Rack & Office Shelf Organizer - Movable Bookshelf for Kids Room, Home School Classroom & Bedroom-Desk Organizers and Storage to Organize Home • Amazon Business $33.00 1 $33.00
Makedo Explore | Upcycled Cardboard Construction Toolkit in Small Toolbox (50 Pieces) | STEM + STEAM Educational Toys for at Home Play + Classroom Learning | Reusable Tools for Boys and Girls Age 5+ • Amazon Business $26.00 1 $26.00
Elmer's Build It - Screw Canister, 50 Count, Tan • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Makedo SCRU 180 | Top-Up Your Tool Kit and Connect Up to 3 Layers of Cardboard | at Home Play and Classroom Learning | STEM and STEAM Educational Toys | Reusable Tools for Boys and Girls Age 4+ • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95

Materials cost

$101.94

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$133.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$23.55

Total project goal

$157.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$157.02

3 Donors

-$156.14

Donations toward project cost

-$133.47

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.67

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.88

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$0.00

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Project Activity

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