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Mrs. Ratzlaff from Helena MT is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fairy Tales, World Problems and Make-do ing with STEM

Help me give my students fairy-tale problem-solving STEM kits and MAKEDO supplies to encourage their creativity in helping solve real world problems by recycling cardboard into their ideas.

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My K-5 students are always ready to learn; they are inventive, creative, and willing to help others. This year we are in need of STEM materials to help us in expanding our learning opportunities and provide a platform for community change.

I have requested a Fairy Tale STEM kit and Make-do supplies (screwdrivers, screws, and folding tools) to introduce problem solving with fictional characters and real-world problems across all grade levels.

My students need reusable supplies to build their inventions/creations to solve problems they see within our school community. Our inventions will be showcased for parents and staff within the library during a "Once upon a time there was a problem and I helped solve it" event.

Mrs. Ratzlaff
Never Before Funded Grades 3-5
    More than a third of students from low‑income households

    This project will reach 240 students.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Fairy Tales Problem Solving STEM Kits - Set 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $189.00 1 $189.00
Makedo SCRU 180 | Top-Up Your Tool Kit and Connect Up to 3 Layers of Cardboard | at Home Play and Classroom Learning | STEM and STEAM Educational Toys | Reusable Tools for Boys and Girls Age 4+ • Amazon Business $19.95 5 $99.75
Makedo SCRU-Driver | for Use with SCRU and SCRU+ | STEM and STEAM Educational Toys for Kids | at Home Play + Classroom Learning | Reusable 1 Piece Tool for Boys and Girls Age 4+ • Amazon Business $10.00 3 $30.00
Makedo FOLD-Roller | Perforate Lines to Sculpt Cardboard Like a pro | STEM and STEAM Educational Toys for Kids | at Home Play + Classroom Learning | 1 Piece Fold Roller for Boys and Girls Age 5+ • Amazon Business $10.00 3 $30.00

Materials cost

$348.75

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.45

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.23

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$393.43

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$69.43

Total project goal

$462.86

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