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Ms. Ana from Richmond, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Engaging Little Minds with STEM: Building the Future in Kinder!

Help me give my students STEM games to develop their skills in problem-solving

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ana's classroom raised $275

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 Project

My kindergarten class is full of eager, curious learners who are always excited to explore, create, and discover. At this early stage in their academic journey, hands-on experiences are key to helping them develop essential skills. With a focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), my students can develop problem-solving abilities, critical thinking, and collaboration skills—all while having fun!

I’m requesting a collection of STEM-based games and activities to enrich our classroom learning centers.

These materials will support our structured play during center time, allowing my students to explore concepts in science, technology, engineering, and math through engaging, hands-on activities.

By incorporating STEM games like building blocks, problem-solving games, and a chain reaction kit my students will have opportunities to develop their skills in creative problem-solving, teamwork, and critical thinking in a fun and interactive way.

STEM activities in early childhood lay the groundwork for future academic success by fostering creativity and curiosity. These games and hands-on activities give students the opportunity to think like engineers, scientists, and mathematicians at an age where their imagination and creativity are boundless.

The materials I am asking for will also help cultivate a love of learning, showing my students that learning can be fun, engaging, and filled with endless possibilities.

By supporting this project, you’re helping to provide my students with the tools they need to succeed academically and develop a passion for STEM. These engaging learning centers will not only boost their math and science skills but also help them collaborate, problem-solve, and build confidence—all while having fun!

With your help, we can inspire the next generation of innovators and thinkers, right from kindergarten.

Ms. Ana Washington Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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 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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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Create-A-Chain Reaction STEM Kit - Pre K-Gr. 2 - Starter Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Lakeshore Goldilocks & the Three Bears Problem Solving STEM Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
Kaplan Early Learning STEM Builder Series Build an Animal • Kaplan Early Learning Company $47.66 1 $47.66

Materials cost

$177.64

Vendor shipping charges

 $6.50

Sales tax

 $16.25

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$233.05

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.13

Total project goal

$274.18

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $274.18

2 Donors

-$137.09

Donations toward project cost

-$116.53

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.56

Matching donations from our partners

-$137.08

Match offers toward project cost

-$116.52

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.56

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 $0.00

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