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Ms. Kanu from Baltimore, MD is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fueling Creativity and Curiosity with a STEAM Cart

Help me give my students the tools to explore their passions, the guidance to channel their curiosity into knowledge, and the encouragement to believe in their own potential through STEAM.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Kanu's classroom raised $320

This project is fully funded

My Project

Welcome to our exciting initiative to bring a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) cart to our school! We believe in the power of hands-on learning to inspire the next generation of innovators, problem solvers, and creators. With your support, we can make learning come alive for our students. Our students haven't had the resources or experiences that STEAM brings. We are hoping to change that and provide the time and space where our students can explore innovation and hopefully inspire them in what they can do and be!

Project Goals:

Inspire Curiosity: Provide students with opportunities to explore, experiment, and innovate.

Encourage Collaboration: Foster teamwork and communication skills through interactive activities.

Enhance Learning: Integrate STEAM concepts into the curriculum in a fun and engaging way.

Promote Creativity: Encourage creative thinking and problem-solving skills among students.

What We Need:

Containers: Durable storage containers will help organize and store our STEAM materials efficiently, ensuring easy access for students and teachers.

Manipulatives: Various manipulatives like building blocks, puzzles, and scientific models will enhance tactile learning experiences, allowing students to grasp complex concepts through hands-on exploration.

STEAM Task Cards: Task cards with challenges and activities related to STEAM topics will guide students in their explorations, sparking creativity and critical thinking.

Technology Tools: Consider adding technology tools like tablets or programmable robots to integrate technology into our STEAM activities, enabling students to learn coding and robotics concepts.

Art Supplies: Include art supplies such as markers, colored paper, and craft materials to integrate arts into STEAM, fostering creativity and design thinking.

Why Your Support Matters:

Your generous donation will directly impact our students' education, helping them develop essential 21st-century skills. By contributing to this project, you're investing in the future of our community and inspiring a lifelong love for learning.

Ms. Kanu Belmont Elementary School 217 Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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.

Baltimore, MD View local requests

Nearly all 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
IRIS USA 10Pack Small Plastic Hobby Art Craft Supply Organizer Storage Containers with Latching Lid • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
Kid Made Modern - Deluxe Arts and Crafts Supply Collection - 1500+ Piece - DIY Kids Crafts - Bulk Craft Set - Create Your Own Art - Includes Art Supplies & Reusable Storage Box - Ages 8+ • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 Building Toy Set - Featuring Storage, Includes Train, Car, and a Tiger Figure, and Playset for Kids, Boys, and Girls Ages 4-99 • Amazon Business $29.64 1 $29.64
6 Quart Clear Storage Box, 12 Pack • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Erector Sets for Kids Ages 4-8, Easy Assembled 163 PCS Building Blocks, STEM Games for 4 5 6 7 8 Year Old Girls Boys Kids, Educational Building Toy STEM Kits with Tools, Design Guide, Storage Bin • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Wooden Geoboard with Rubber Bands Graphical Math Pattern Blocks Geo Board - Montessori Educational Toy for Kids with Pattern Cards and Rubber Bands Create Figures Shape STEM Puzzle Matrix Brain Teaser • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Straw Constructor Toys STEM Building Toys 600Pcs Straw Toy Interlocking Plastic Toys Engineering Toys Thin Tube Blocks Toy Educational Toy Kit for 3 4 5 6 7years Kids Toy for Boys and Girls Gift • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
NC 250Pcs Building Blocks Toys STEM Activities for Kids Interlocking Building Discs Toy Preschool Learning Educational Autism Toys for 5-7 4-8 3 4 5 + Years Old Boys Girls Birthday • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Carson Dellosa Stem Challenges Learning Cards Kit, 30 Science Projects, Stem Kits for Kids Ages 8-12, Science Experiments, Hands-On Activities for Homeschool or Classroom, Grades 2-5 • Amazon Business $11.39 1 $11.39
Carson Dellosa Stem Challenge, Jr. Learning Card Kit, 30 Hands-On Activities for Preschool Learning, Kindergarten Science, 1st Grade Science Experiments, Science Kits for Kids 4-6, • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$224.90

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $13.49

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$271.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$47.96

Total project goal

$319.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $319.72

1 Donor

-$213.15

Donations toward project cost

-$181.18

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.97

match offer

-$106.56

Match offer toward project cost

-$90.58

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.98

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