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Mrs. Free from Nampa, ID is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Students Through STEM: Fostering Hands-On Learning and Focused Engagement

Help me give my students STEM building sets, number and letter pop-its, and headphones to enrich their learning experience through hands-on activities and sensory and auditory tools.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Free's classroom raised $966

This project is fully funded

My Project

I love my students' boundless curiosity, their eagerness to engage, and their resilience in overcoming challenges. Each student brings a unique perspective to the classroom, forming a dynamic, diverse group that thrives on exploration and hands-on activities that spark their imagination and foster a deeper understanding of STEM concepts. The specific items I'm requesting—STEM building sets, number and letter pop-its, and headphones—will make a significant difference in their learning by providing the tactile, sensory, and auditory tools they need to excel.

This hands-on approach will empower my students to actively engage with STEM concepts, fostering both their cognitive and social-emotional development.

The building block sets will allow them to explore creativity, problem-solving, and engineering concepts in a tactile and engaging way, while also encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, and teamwork as they tackle problem-solving tasks. The number and letter pop-its will support literacy and numeracy skills in an interactive way while also helping students with sensory processing needs focus and self-regulate. The headphones will create a quieter, more focused environment, minimizing distractions and promoting a calm atmosphere where students can concentrate on their tasks. Together, these resources will help my students develop critical thinking skills and a love for learning, while supporting their individual needs and learning styles.

My goals for this project are to enhance my students' engagement with STEM concepts, provide sensory tools to improve focus and self-regulation, and support their academic growth through hands-on activities. By providing these tools, I aim to create an inclusive, enriching learning environment that caters to their individual needs while fostering a love for learning.

Mrs. Free Iowa Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pop Fidget Toys Pop It Games Rainbow Squishy Bubble Sensory Chess Board Game • Amazon Business $17.99 10 $179.90
Classroom Headphones Bulk 5 Pack, Student On Ear Color Varieties, Comfy Swivel Earphones for Library, School, Airplane, Kids, for Online Learning and Travel, Noise Stereo Sound 3.5mm Jack (Black) • Amazon Business $35.97 5 $179.85
burgkidz Building Blocks STEM Pipe Tube Learning Toys Birthday Gifts, Educational Autistic Toy Compatible Building Pipeworks Constructions for Kids Boys Girls Ages 3 4 5 6 7 8+ • Amazon Business $25.98 5 $129.90
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 $16.49 5 $82.45
Battat- Bristle Blocks- STEM Interlocking Building Blocks- 112 pc Playset- Developmental Toys for Toddlers & Kid- Basic Builder Set- 2 Years + • Amazon Business $14.95 5 $74.75
Teacher Created Resources Push and Pop CVC Word Builder - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $5.99 5 $29.95
The Fidget Game Word Pop CVC Words Mats for Classrooms (Pack of 6) - Learn to Read in Weeks - Multisensory Reading & Phonics Interactive Tools Ideal for Pre-Kindergarten to 1st Grade • Amazon Business $19.59 1 $19.59
Pop-n-Teach Alphabet Pop It Rainbow Fidget Toy with Letters - 1st Grade Classroom Must Haves- Round Bubble ABC Pop Its - Popits for Kids - Toddlers Poppers Sensory Learning Toy • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
hand2mind Ten Frame Sensory Bubble Poppers, Pop Fidget Toys for Kids, Math Manipulatives Kindergarten, Counting Toys, Fine Motor Toys, Fidgets for Classroom, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 6) • Amazon Business $5.49 2 $10.98
PETBSNVB Double Side 1 100 200 Pop it, Chart, Numbers, Row Counter Knitting Crochet, Stitch Counters Crocheting Square Popper Fidget Sensory Toy, Educational Tool, Great Gift for Birthdays, Christmas • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95

Materials cost

$732.30

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.00

Sales tax

 $44.30

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$820.58

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$144.81

Total project goal

$965.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $965.39

1 Donor

-$965.39

Donations toward project cost

-$820.58

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$144.81

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