You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts

In a rush to make a major tax-deductible gift before the year's end?
Purchase account credits now, and choose projects later!

In a rush to make a major tax-deductible gift before the year's end? Purchase account credits now, and choose projects later!

For direct assistance with credits or anything else, please call The DonorsChoose Scholar Society at (646) 556-9941.

To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Your school email address was successfully verified.

This teacher needs your help!

Ms. Mulligan from Saint Paul, MN is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Ms. Mulligan is requesting

Cultivating a Generation of STEM Enthusiasts Empowering Gender Equity

Help me give my students hands on opportunities to think critically by engineering, inventing and creating innovative.

  • $631 goal

This project expired on October 9, 2025.

This project expired on October 9, 2025.

My Project

Enhancing Academic Performance and Critical Thinking:

Research has shown that when students actively participate in their learning process, they are more likely to retain information and develop a deeper understanding of the subject matter.

This approach not only enhances academic performance but also fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills that are essential for success in STEM fields. Moreover, hands-on STEM education helps to dismantle stereotypes that suggest these subjects are inherently male-dominated. By investing in such educational initiatives, we can cultivate a generation of girls who are not only proficient in STEM but also enthusiastic advocates for gender equality within these disciplines.

Students will be able to learn valuable STEM skills with a hands-on approach to explore and think "how things can be created and work to perform an outcome" by using tangible products. With these skills and experiences, students will have a much deeper and personal understanding of how STEM can improve their lives, innovation can challenge the limits and inspire girls and boys to equally think critically.

Ms. Mulligan East African Elementary Magnet School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Saint Paul, MN View local requests

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

Never Before Funded 400 students impacted

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Ms. Mulligan is requesting.

See our finances

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

You can start a project with the same resources being requested here!

Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Masterbox Magnetic Building Set, Supercolor Recycled, 388 Pieces - STEM Kits • Teachers' School Supply $199.99 1 $199.99
Create-A-Chain Reaction STEM Kit - Gr. 3-5 - Master Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $119.99 1 $119.99
PicassoTiles Magnet Tiles Building Blocks 3-in-1 Aquarium Safari Animal & Metro Theme Playset with 24 Character Action Figures Magnetic STEM Learning Toys Construction Set Toddler kids Ages 3+ PTQ1245 • Amazon Business $118.19 1 $118.19
burgkidz STEM Learning Pipe Tube Construction Building Blocks, Sensory Toys with Wheels Baseplate for All Ages Kids Boys Girls, 188 Pcs • Amazon Business $32.88 1 $32.88

Materials cost

$471.05

Vendor shipping charges

$28.00

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$536.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$94.61

Total project goal

$630.73

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"MN","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":1,"name":"Early Education"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":631,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":false,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/cultivating-a-generation-of-stem-enthusi/9404212/","mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":400,"isEquityFocusV1":true,"teacherScreenName":"Ms. Mulligan","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"-1263403107","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":0.00,"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"shouldTrackEquityFocusV2":true,"schoolCity":"Saint Paul","teachersOnPage":[10052748],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":true,"proposalId":9404212,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"schoolId":131976,"schoolName":"East African Elementary Magnet School","authorIds":{"10052748":{"owner":"Ms. Mulligan","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":0.0,"proposalsOnPage":[9404212],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherHasProfilePhoto":false,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":6,"teacherChallengeId":22497077,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":10052748,"schoolCounty":"Ramsey","fullyFunded":false,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"MN","name":"Minnesota"}}