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Mrs. Y. from Havelock, NC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creativity in Kinder

Help me give my students books and hands-on materials that foster a level of creativity and independence, even at a young age!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Y.'s classroom raised $255

This project is fully funded

My Project

We are seeking funding to enrich our kindergarten classroom with materials that foster hands-on STEM exploration and promote imagination through literature. This project will provide young learners with engaging STEM kits and a curated selection of books that spark curiosity, encourage problem-solving, and inspire creativity. These resources will help build a strong foundation in critical thinking, communication, and innovation—skills essential for future academic and life success.

Children at the kindergarten level are natural explorers.

However, limited classroom resources often restrict our ability to nurture their full potential. While our school provides the basics, we lack age-appropriate, hands-on STEM materials and diverse literature that specifically fosters imagination and creativity. Many of our students come from underserved backgrounds, and school is often their only access to such enriching resources.

By integrating tactile STEM learning tools and imaginative stories, we can better support multiple learning styles and developmental needs, ensuring every child has the opportunity to grow academically and creatively.

Mrs. Y. Arthur W Edwards Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Havelock, NC View local requests

More than half of 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

20 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
burgkidz 426 Pieces Toy Pipe, Creative STEM Tube Locks Construction with Wheels and Mini Baseplate, Interlocking Educational Sensory Kit, Preschool Learning Toys for Boy and Girls Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $44.88 1 $44.88
Painted Wood Blocks Set, 100 Pieces - STEM Kits • Teachers' School Supply $27.99 1 $27.99
The Invisible String - social emotional learning picture book (paperback, ages 4-8; calming corner resources) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 2 $24.00
The Magical Yet (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Machine Makers, 50 Pieces, Ages 5+, STEM Toys, STEM Building Toys, STEM Kits, Engineering Toys, Build it Yourself Toys • Amazon Business $19.19 1 $19.19
The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13
The Kids' Book of Diversity: Empathy, Kindness and Respect for Differences (The Kids' Books of Social Emotional Learning) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Pigeon - The Pigeon Has Feelings, Too! - Board Book • AKJ Education $5.10 1 $5.10

Materials cost

$167.28

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.08

Sales tax

 $13.05

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$215.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.10

Total project goal

$254.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $254.02

2 Donors

-$125.00

Donations toward project cost

-$116.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$8.75

match offer

-$117.26

Match offer toward project cost

-$99.67

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.59

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.76

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 $0.00

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