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Mrs. Kallianis from Chicago, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Independent Coders with Bitsbox Kits!

Help me give my students the Bitsbox Coding boxes 3 & 4 to continue coding!

  • $412 goal

This project expired on October 20, 2025.

This project expired on October 20, 2025.

My Project

My students thrive on hands-on exploration, and I'm always seeking ways to ignite their curiosity and foster independent learning. This coming school year, my goal is to provide engaging, self-directed challenges for students who complete their daily lessons early or simply crave more opportunities to explore. That's why I'm requesting Bitsbox coding kits 3 & 4.

Bitsbox kits are a perfect fit for our classroom, offering a unique opportunity for students to learn at their own pace.

Unlike traditional coding platforms that often require direct teacher instruction, Bitbox kits are designed for independent discovery. Students receive tangible cards with coding challenges, allowing them to physically manipulate and understand concepts as they build their projects.

For students who have already mastered Bitbox kits 1 & 2, these advanced kits will be invaluable. They provide a seamless progression, enabling students to deepen their coding skills and tackle more complex problems autonomously. Imagine students confidently grabbing a Bitsbox, diving into a new coding challenge, and debugging their own creations – all without waiting for my direct assistance. This fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and a true sense of ownership over their learning. These kits will transform idle time into productive, self-guided coding adventures, empowering my students to become truly independent computational thinkers.

Mrs. Kallianis Poe Classical School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than a third 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

224 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bitsbox: Levels 13-24 • Bitsbox $299.95 1 $299.95

Materials cost

$299.95

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$349.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.67

Total project goal

$411.12

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