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Ms. McDaniel-ATPE from Cherokee, TX is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. McDaniel-ATPE's classroom raised $429

Curiosity, Creativity, and Critical-Thinking with STEM Bins

Help me give my students the opportunity to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills with STEM bins!

This project expired on April 1, 2025.

Ms. McDaniel-ATPE Cherokee School
Cherokee, TX Grades PreK-2

My Project

Invest in the Future: Help Us Create STEM Bins for Students!

Imagine a classroom where curiosity thrives, creativity blooms, and critical thinking skills grow stronger every day.

That’s the vision we’re bringing to life with STEM bins—hands-on tools designed to spark innovation and problem-solving in young minds.

Our students are naturally inquisitive and eager to learn, and STEM bins provide them with opportunities to engage in meaningful, independent, and collaborative play. Each bin is filled with materials and challenges that encourage them to think critically, explore STEM concepts, and develop essential 21st-century skills like teamwork, creativity, and perseverance.

But we can’t do it without your support. By funding the purchase of materials for these STEM bins, you’re giving students the chance to learn in ways that inspire and prepare them for bright futures in STEM fields and beyond.

Why Your Contribution Matters:

Impactful Learning: STEM bins foster critical thinking and problem-solving, preparing students for real-world challenges.

Equity in Education: Every student, regardless of background, deserves the opportunity to explore STEM and build lifelong skills.

Immediate Results: Your donation directly funds the materials we need to build the bins and start using them in classrooms right away.

Together, we can empower our students to dream big and think bigger.

Help us create a classroom where learning knows no bounds. Your support can make all the difference in shaping the leaders, inventors, and innovators of tomorrow.

Donate today and be a part of their success story!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

30 students impacted 8 donors
Ms. McDaniel-ATPE Cherokee School Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Cherokee, TX 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

30 students impacted 8donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
IRIS USA Plastic Storage Bins with Lids 6 Qt. Craft Organizers and Storage, Art Supply Storage Organizer, Arts and Crafts Organizer, Stackable and Secure Latch, Clear/Violet - 6 Pack • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Meland Marble Run - 132Pcs Marble Maze Game Building Toy for Kid, Marble Track Race Set & STEM Learning Toys for Boy Girl Age 3 4 5 6 7 8 9+ (102 Translucent Marbulous Pcs & 30 Glass Marbles) • Amazon Business $35.79 1 $35.79
IRIS USA 2.7 Qt. Plastic Storage Bins with Lids, 10 Pack, Craft Organizers and Storage, Art Supply Storage Organizer, Arts and Crafts Flat Storage Container, Stackable, Secure Latch, Clear/Violet • Amazon Business $29.24 1 $29.24
Huaker 88 Piece Magnetic Balls and Rods Set,Magnetic Building Toys Colorful DIY STEM Building Blocks Sticks for Ages 3+ Year Old Children Boy Girl Educational Construction Toy • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Huaker Stem Building Toys for 3 4 5 6 7 8 Year Old Boys Girls Kids,125 Pieces Building Blocks Educational Learning Toys with Large Storage Box,Ideal Christmas Birthday Gifts • Amazon Business $26.09 1 $26.09
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toys for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Toys Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toys 40PCS • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
1100 Piece Building Blocks Classic Building Toys, Creative Bulk Building Bricks Sets Compatible with Legos Baseplate Sets 17 Colors Mixed 147 Shapes for Kids Party Favors Birthday Gift • Amazon Business $23.00 1 $23.00
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Bridge Builders Set (LER9461) • Quill.com $22.19 1 $22.19
Creative Straw STEM Building Toys 450Pcs Aged for 3-5 5-7 Preschool Kids Constructor Toy Thin Tube Toy DIY Educational Interlocking Plastic Engineering Toys Kit for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 Building Toy Set - Featuring Storage, Includes Train, Car, and a Tiger Figure, and Playset for Kids, Boys, and Girls Ages 4-99 • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
VIAHART Brain Flakes 500 Piece Set, Ages 3+, Interlocking Plastic Disc Toy for Creative Building, Educational STEM Learning, Construction Block Play for Kids, Teens, Adults, Boys, and Girls • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
TOMYOU 200 Pieces Building Blocks Kids STEM Toys Educational Discs Sets Interlocking Solid Plastic for Preschool Boys and Girls Aged 3+, Safe Material Creativity • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Brick Loot 8 Pack Compatible 10" x 10" Baseplates in Grey Blue or Green - 32 x 32 Dots - Base Plates fits All Major Brands (Blue) • Amazon Business $16.47 1 $16.47
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Brainometry - 34 Pieces, Ages 5+ STEM Toys for Kids, Brain Teaser Toys and Games, Kindergarten Games,Back to School • Amazon Business $11.19 1 $11.19

Materials cost

$328.90

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$363.83

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$64.21

Total project goal

$428.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $428.04

7 Donors

-$340.00

Donations toward project cost

-$296.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.50

match offer

-$79.21

Match offer toward project cost

-$67.33

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.88

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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