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Mrs. Schumacher from Billings, MT is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calling All Scientists Animals, Fossils, Weather, Recycle!

Help me give my students resources to learn about climate, weather, erosion, fossils and our environment.

  • $396 goal

This project expired on September 13, 2025.

This project expired on September 13, 2025.

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Think about it: reading about digging up a fossil and imagining the creature that lived long ago can feel like a real adventure! Or following a raindrop's journey as it causes erosion, carving out tiny paths, can be a captivating tale. Even learning about why the weather changes from sunny to stormy can be like unfolding a magical story in the sky. And when they read about how they can be heroes by recycling and helping to keep our planet healthy, it empowers them!

Books and stories make learning about our environment – from ancient fossils to today's weather and how we can recycle – exciting and easy to understand.

They spark curiosity and make kids want to learn even more about the amazing world around them. So, diving into a good book is a fantastic way for young explorers to discover all the incredible things about our Earth! What kind of Earth adventure should we imagine next? These new resources will foster learning. Fill our shelves with hands on activities, STEM & reading material all about our planet Earth. Together we can always do more!

Mrs. Schumacher Elder Grove Elementary School Grades PreK-2 Billings, MT View local requests 25 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Rock Collection for Kids - Includes 250+ Bulk Rocks, Gemstones & Crystals + Genuine Fossils and Minerals - 2 Lbs. - Geology Science STEM Toys, Gifts for Boys & Girls Ages 6+. Earth Science Activity • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
80Pcs Party Favors for Kids 4-8, Kawaii Squishies Mochi Squishy Toy Bulk Fidget Sensory Toys Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls Goodie Bag Christmas Stocking Stuffers Treasure Box Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
Attractivia Kindergarten Sight Words Magnetic Flash Cards - 52 Sturdy Large Dolch Cards for Literacy of Beginning Readers, Homeschool, Teachers and ESL • Amazon Business $22.85 1 $22.85
Kinetic Sand, The Original Moldable Sensory Play Sand, Brown, 2 lb. Resealable Bag, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $10.99 2 $21.98
Attractivia 2nd Grade Sight Words Magnetic Flash Cards(Second Grade) - 46 Sturdy Large Dolch Cards for Literacy of Beginning Readers, Homeschool, Teachers and ESL • Amazon Business $21.09 1 $21.09
Attractivia 1st Grade Sight Words Magnetic Flash Cards(First Grade) - 41 Sturdy Large Dolch Cards for Literacy of Beginning Readers, Homeschool, Teachers and ESL • Amazon Business $20.10 1 $20.10
Attractivia Pre-K Sight Words Magnetic Flash Cards(Pre-Kindergarten) - 40 Sturdy Large Dolch Cards for Literacy of Beginning Readers, Homeschool, Teachers and ESL, Preschool • Amazon Business $20.10 1 $20.10
Bedwina Dinosaur Fossil Skeleton - (Pack of 24) 3.7 Inch Assorted Plastic Dino Figure Bones for Kids Science Dig Kit, Digging Sandbox Bins Play Toys, Party Favors, Birthday Decorations • Amazon Business $12.24 1 $12.24
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!: Caring for our Planet (Me, My Friends, My Community: Caring for our Planet) • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
Cat in the Hat's Learning Library - I Can Name 50 Trees Today! All About Trees - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $7.29 1 $7.29
Reptiles (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1/Co-Reader) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Let's Investigate With Nate - Let's Investigate with Nate #1: The Water Cycle - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
Planes (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Tadpole to Frog (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1/Co-Reader): Animals Grow Up • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Glowing Animals (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1/Co-Reader) • Amazon Business $4.79 1 $4.79
Night Sky (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2) • Amazon Business $4.79 1 $4.79
In the Ocean (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1/Co-Reader) • Amazon Business $4.60 1 $4.60
Oh Say Can You Say What's the Weather Today? All About Weather (The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library) • Amazon Business $4.59 1 $4.59
Rainforests (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2) - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37
Trains (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1) - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37
Robots (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 3) - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37
Planets (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2) - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37
National Geographic Readers - Snakes (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2) - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37
National Geographic Readers - Seed to Plant (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1) - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37
National Geographic Readers - Wild Cats (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1) - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37
National Geographic Readers - Great Migrations Amazing Animal Journeys (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 3) - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37
National Geographic Readers - Weather (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1) - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37
Weird Sea Creatures (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2) • Amazon Business $4.24 1 $4.24
Flutter, Butterfly! (National Geographic Kids Readers, Pre-Reader) • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99

Materials cost

$301.69

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3rd party payment processing fee

$4.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$336.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.33

Total project goal

$395.55

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