My classroom houses an energetic collection of 4th, 5th, and 6th grade Montessori learners. Our teaching philosophy prompts us to follow each and every child through natural, timely learning experiences. We emphasize hands-on skill acquisition and provide students with a variety of learning materials. Our school is widely diverse, playing host to many cultures and backgrounds.
"One test of the correctness of educational procedure is the happiness of the child." -Doctor Maria Montessori
Doctor Maria Montessori was an innovator within the context of twentieth-century education. She used cutting-edge materials and methods to convey complicated concepts and processes, engaging her students in magical, captivating ways. Dr. Montessori emphasized the importance of a prepared environment and saw the utmost potential in each and every pupil. Technology has become and continues becoming increasingly useful, efficient, and effective within the learning environment. Through my practice, I strive to cultivate a prepared environment that not only embraces technology, STEM, and innovation, but one that would please Doctor Montessori were she still with us today.
My Project
These materials will be used to enrich our classroom experience. Students will use these activities to explore coding, physics, music, and more.
These kits will help students explore, discover, and engage in science, engineering, and more.
The Sphero littleBits STEAM+ Kit is meant to engage small groups in need of enrichment. The kit includes over 40 hours of activities, and will help advanced learners explore independently.
Students will be able to use the Sphero Mini Activity Kit to learn coding basics.
The Sphero Specdrums musical rings will help musically inclined students explore music making in a fun, exploratory way. Students will love creating in a tactile way.
Sphero littleBits STEAM+ Kit - Engage up to 3 Students - 40+ Hours of Standard Aligned Lessons - Electronics & Coding Lessons
• Amazon Business
$399.00
1
$399.00
Sphero Mini Activity Kit: App-Enabled Programmable Robot Ball with 55 Piece Construction Set - STEM Educational Toy for Kids Ages 5 & Up - Drive, Game & Code Play & Edu App
• Amazon Business
$77.57
2
$155.14
Sphero Specdrums (2 Rings) App-Enabled Musical Rings with Play Pad Included - White (SD01WRW2), Package may vary
• Amazon Business
$47.00
2
$94.00
Materials cost
$648.14
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$9.72
3rd party payment processing fee
$9.72
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$697.58
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$123.10
Total project goal
$820.68
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