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Mrs. Brown from San Pedro, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fun STEAM Fridays!

Help me give my students STEM materials they need to explore their developing creative minds!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Brown's classroom raised $939

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

Implementing Fun STEAM Friday materials in the classroom is crucial for creating an engaging and dynamic learning environment. These activities offer students a much-needed break from the academic routine, allowing them to relax and enjoy themselves. This balance between work and play is essential for maintaining students' enthusiasm and motivation throughout the school week. By providing opportunities for fun and creativity, Fun Friday activities help students develop a positive attitude towards learning, which can enhance their overall academic performance and foster a lifelong love for education.

Creativity is a fundamental skill that drives innovation and problem-solving.

Fun STEAM Friday activities are designed to stimulate students' imaginations and encourage them to think outside the box. Whether it's through art projects, storytelling, or hands-on STEAM challenges, these activities give students the freedom to explore their creative potential. This not only enhances their ability to generate new ideas and solutions but also builds their confidence in expressing themselves. By integrating creative tasks into the curriculum, we support the development of critical thinking and adaptability, skills that are essential for success in an ever-changing world.

In addition to nurturing creativity, Fun STEAM Friday activities play a vital role in developing students' social skills. Activities such as collaborative games, group projects, and role-playing require students to communicate effectively, listen to others, and work together towards a common goal. These interactions help students build strong relationships with their peers, fostering a sense of community and teamwork. Practicing these social skills in a fun and supportive environment prepares students for real-world scenarios where collaboration and interpersonal communication are key. Overall, incorporating Fun Friday materials into the classroom supports students' imagination, creativity, and social skills, contributing to their holistic development and preparing them for future success.

Mrs. Brown 15th Street Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

San Pedro, CA 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

24 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
MAGNA-TILES Metropolis 110-Piece Magnetic Construction Set, The ORIGINAL Magnetic Building Brand • Amazon Business $129.99 1 $129.99
COUOMOXA 132 PCS Magnetic Building Blocks Toy-Stem Construction Building Set Learn Resource for Toddler Kids Magnet Toys for 3+ Year Old Montessori Toys for 2-6 Year Old Girl Boys Birthday Gift • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Lincoln Logs Centennial Wood Building Set - 150+ Pieces, Ages 3+, Amazon Exclusive Retro Toy for Boys/Girls • Amazon Business $57.21 1 $57.21
Meland Marble Run - 208Pcs Marble Maze Game Building Toy for Kids, Marble Track Race Set & STEM Learning Toy Gift for Boy Girl Age 4 5 6 7 8 9+(142 Pcs + 60 Glass + 5 Led Lighted Marbles) • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Relevant Play Kinetic Sand, 5-1/2 Pounds, Tan - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $39.59 1 $39.59
Set of 8 Kids Activity Plastic Trays - Toddler Arts and Crafts Sensory Tray - Rainbow Classroom Colors - Great for Lego - Sand - Crafts - Orbeez Water Beads - Painting - Montessori Tray - Art Tray • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
Lakeshore Turn & Learn Magnetic Gears • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
Colorations Alphabet Dough Stampers Set, Lowercase Letters, 26 Letter Stamps for Toddlers & Preschool Kids, Learn ABC & Spelling, Play Dough Creative Play for Classrooms, Daycare, School, Homeschool • Amazon Business $33.68 1 $33.68
STOREX Plastic Large Book Bin 7 x 14.5 x 5.25 Black Pack of 6 (STX70109E06C-6) • Staples $29.34 1 $29.34
MOBI-US Toys 260 Piece STEM Learning Toys Kids Construction Engineering Kit Building Block Toy Blocks Children Early Education Playset Power Drill w/Free IdeaBook, Clickable Ratchet, Age 3+ US-T260 • Amazon Business $28.97 1 $28.97
Sandtastik? Therapy Play Sand, 25 lb (SNDTHERAPY25) • Quill.com $28.89 1 $28.89
Hasbro Play-Doh Super Color - Pack of 20 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $28.76 1 $28.76
Mindfulness 'Breathing Puppy' | 4-7-8 Guided Visual Meditation Breathing Light | 3 in 1 Device with Night Light & Noise Machine for ADHD Anxiety Stress Relief Sleep - Gift for Kids Adult Women Men • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
JUANYUE 500 PCS Building Toy Building Blocks Bars Different Shape Educational Construction Engineering Set 3D Puzzle, Interlocking Creative Connecting Kit, Building Construction Toys A Great STEM Toy • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
Pressman Wooden Mancala the Game of Collecting Gemstones - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $18.74 1 $18.74
Joyin 44 Pieces Play Dough Accessories Set for Kids, Playdough Tools with Various Plastic Molds, Rolling Pins, Cutters • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Pressman Toy Thin Ice Game, Ages 5 and Up - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $16.27 1 $16.27
Hasbro Gaming Guess Who? Board Game, with People and Pets Cards, The Original Guessing Game for Kids, Ages 6 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $16.21 1 $16.21
Mattel Games KerPlunk Kids Game, Family Game for Kids & Adults with Simple Rules, Don't Let the Marbles Fall for 2-4 Players • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97

Materials cost

$685.54

Vendor shipping charges

$9.21

Sales tax

$62.73

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$797.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$140.78

Total project goal

$938.54

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$938.54

4 Donors

-$462.66

Donations toward project cost

-$404.51

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.15

match offer

-$462.65

Match offer toward project cost

-$393.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$69.40

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.23

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$0.00

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