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Ms. Thomas from Baltimore, MD is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Engaging Children in STEM Education Early!

My students need a Classroom Microscope Slide Viewer, Microscope Slides, STEM Science Stations, Math Centers, Engineering Materials, and Math Mats.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Thomas's classroom raised $435

This project is fully funded

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

The morning bell rings, and within moments there are thirty-five five year-olds lined up at my classroom door, excited to shake my hand and ready to learn!

My kindergarten scholars often come to my door on the first day of school without ever having been to school before, without any knowledge of the English language, and without knowing any letters, numbers, and sounds.

My kindergarten scholars walk out of my classroom door 180 instructional days later knowing how to read, write, count, and most importantly...THINK! 68% of my students are "limited in English proficiency". 100% of my students qualify for Free and Reduced Meals.

My Project

"Why is it acceptable in this country to say, 'I'm bad at math'? Do you know how many people who would admit to being semi-literate? The first step we need to take as a country is to make it socially unacceptable to be bad at math [and science] just like it's socially unacceptable to be bad at reading." This quote resonates with me, and it is exactly what I think about when I advocate for STEM Education in the early learning classroom. It is isn't just about meeting an initiative, it's about making sure we plant the seeds for a lifetime of learning in ALL areas, so that children can bloom into well rounded, productive individuals. My students will be using the Classroom Microscope Slide Viewer, Microscope Slides, STEM Science Stations, Math Centers, Engineering Materials, and Math Mats at independent learning labs and in differentiated small groups in order to further develop their curiosity and love for all things STEM.

We know that math scores in Pre-K and Kindergarten predict both math AND literacy outcomes and that one possibility for closing opportunity gaps is to help children learn the types of higher level thinking skills that are used by scientists, mathematicians and readers alike.

STEM education in ECE is an issue of equity because we know that these higher level thinking skills and math knowledge are key to closing achievement gaps for kids.

Ms. Thomas Holabird Academy 229 Grades PreK-2

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.

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More than three‑quarters 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
TT155X - STEM Science Stations - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $109.00 1 $109.00
LC3540X - Prepared Slides - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
EG189 - Squigz - Master Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
SAND MOON BLUE 5LBS • School Specialty $20.89 2 $41.78
GAME FILE FOLDER MATH GRADE K • School Specialty $37.52 1 $37.52
LL688 - Learn to Count! Dough Mats • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 1 $9.99
MICROSLIDE VIEWER • School Specialty $9.45 1 $9.45

Materials cost

$307.72

Vendor shipping charges

 $8.88

Sales tax

 $18.46

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$369.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$65.24

Total project goal

$434.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $434.92

7 Donors

-$414.62

Donations toward project cost

-$369.68

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.94

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$20.30

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 $0.00

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