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Mrs. Jean from Fort Kent ME is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Exploding With Creative Minds

Help me give my students STEM kits for hands on exploration and discovery!

  • $540 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

We live in northern Maine. My students come primarily from middle to low-income households; therefore resources are often very limited.

I have a classroom filled with amazing learners!

“The most beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.” B.B. King. I want my learners to explore their passions and showcase their own ideas. I want to provide them with several resources to nurture inquiring minds. The Stem kits would promote amazing engineers as they work through challenges while having fun!

My Project

These kits will continue to enhance the engaging classroom that I strive to create. My learners love STEM days! I try to incorporate these days into as much of our weekly routine as I can. Through fun-filled stations, learners can explore their passions and create whatever their imagination desires. Their eyes all light up when I announce that we are going to be doing STEM. Learning is fun and the possibilities are endless!

“Creativity is the secret sauce to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.” Ainissa Ramirez

With these new kits, my students will be able to choose from a variety of items that will allow them to use their imagination. They will be able to take ownership of their work and focus on things that interest them. The best way to expose our learners to STEM is to give them hands on opportunities to try. The more they explore, the more they will learn! My learners have shown great interest in STEM and this project will provide them with many more opportunities to grow!

Mrs. Jean
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Shifu Plugo Link - Construction Kit with Puzzles, Augmented Reality Stem Toy | Fun Magnetic Building Blocks | Educational Engineering, Ages 5 - 10 Year Old Boys & Girls (App Based) • Amazon Business $49.99 2 $99.98
Makey Makey - An Invention Kit for Everyone • Amazon Business $49.95 2 $99.90
3D Printing Pen, Parner Professional 3D Drawing Pen with Led Display, Packed 16 Color PLA Filament Refills, Safe and Easy to Use 3D Writing Pens for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $42.88 2 $85.76
STEM Learning Toys (227 Piece) - 5 in 1 Building Block Games Set with Toy Drill & Screw Driver Tool Set - Educational Toys Construction Tool Kit Best Gift for Kids Boys & Girls Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $26.99 2 $53.98
PANTHEON Circuit Kit with Lighted Bricks 115 Different Projects in 1, Best STEM Educational Gift for Boys and Girls Ages 6 - 14, Science Experiment Kit w Electronic Blocks, 34pcs, Circuits for Kids • Amazon Business $19.97 2 $39.94
STEM Master 176 Piece STEM Learning Educational Construction Building Toy Gift Set for Boys and Girls Ages 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Year Old Kids - Engineering Science Blocks Kit - Top Best Creative Birthday • Amazon Business $22.95 1 $22.95

Materials cost

$402.51

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$20.13

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$458.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$80.94

Total project goal

$539.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$539.62

1 Donor

-$539.62

Donations toward project cost

-$458.68

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$80.94

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$0.00

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