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Ms. West from New London, CT is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Growing our STEMs

Help me give my students science kits, Magna-tiles, OSMO math learning kits, STEM toys and other hands-on materials for learning science and engineering.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. West's classroom raised $3,222

This project is fully funded

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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

Our STEM programing needs a boost! These hands-on learning tools, toys, games and resources will provide many opportunities for students to explore math, science, engineering and integrated technology.

Young students need hands-on experiences with the scientific world around them.

The magna-tiles will help students explore architectural design, build team-work skills, and learn about gravitational and magnetic forces. The Lakeshore science learning centers provide easy-to-use kits that students can explore independently while teachers get to work closely with students.

The Osmo kits provide a way to integrate our class iPads for a fun and engaging way to practice reading and math. These also provide great differentiation with the different levels of readers.

The nonfiction books provide literary connections and real-world stories of women and men in STEM careers from all different backgrounds and allow students to see a different future and see themselves reflected in the stories.

With your support we will be able to provide engaging new tools for our incredible scientists, engineers, and mathematicians. We can't wait to grow our STEM learning!

Ms. West Winthrop STEM Elementary Magnet School Grades 3-5

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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.

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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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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Science Instant Learning Centers - Complete Set of 8 Centers - Hands-On Interactive Science Kits and STEM Supplies for Kids - STEM Kits for Elementary • Lakeshore Learning Materials $299.00 2 $598.00
MAGNA-TILES Classic 100-Piece Magnetic Construction Set, The ORIGINAL Magnetic Building Brand • Amazon Business $111.03 4 $444.12
Osmo Early Math Learning Kit for iPad - 6 Educational Games for Ages 3-5 - STEM Toy with Osmo Base • Amazon Business $109.95 3 $329.85
3 Book Set: GIRLS in STEM Bundle: Counting on Katherine, Shark Lady, Ada Twist, Scientist (hardcover picture books, science math) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $48.00 5 $240.00
ALEX Toys BuilderZ 500 Piece Kit • Amazon Business $89.99 2 $179.98
Osmo - Reading Adventure - Beginning to Read Kit for iPad & iPhone + Access to 4 More Books - Ages 5-7 - Builds Reading Proficiency, Phonics, Comprehension & Sight Words Base Included US ONLY • Amazon Business $59.99 3 $179.97
MAGNA-TILES Metropolis 110-Piece Magnetic Construction Set, The ORIGINAL Magnetic Building Brand • Amazon Business $129.99 1 $129.99
Kaplan Early Learning Learn with Me Science Books - Set of 5 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $37.76 3 $113.28
Junior Learning? Science Decodables, Phase 2, Non-Fiction, 12 Books • Quill.com $24.97 3 $74.91
STEM Kits for Kids Age 8-10-12-14, Science Projects for Kids Ages 8-12, Stem Building Toys for Boys Age 8 9 10 12 13 14, Solar Car & STEM Activities Engineering Kits, Diy Kits for Kids, Gifts for Boys • Amazon Business $14.50 5 $72.50
Osmo - Reading Adventure-Advanced Reader Kit for iPad & iPhone + Access to 4 More Books - Ages 5-7 - Builds Reading Proficiency, Phonics, Fluency, Comprehension & Sight Words Base IncludedUS ONLY • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
MAGNA-TILES Classic 32-Piece Magnetic Construction Set, The ORIGINAL Magnetic Building Brand • Amazon Business $49.50 1 $49.50
Osmo Pizza Co. Educational STEM Learning Games - Math & Communication Skills - Ages 5-12 - For iPad, iPhone, Fire Tablet • Amazon Business $40.30 1 $40.30
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Bridge Builders Set (LER9461) • Quill.com $19.05 2 $38.10
Poraxy Dinosaur Toys, 6 Set STEM Kits for Kids Ages 8-10-12, Toys for Ages 8-13, Science Kits Buildings Projects, 3D Wooden Puzzles Robot Crafts, Gifts for Boys and Girls Ages 8 9 10 11 12 13 • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
Gryphon House Simple STEAM: 50+ Science, Technology Engineering, Art, and Math Activities • Kaplan Early Learning Company $22.46 1 $22.46
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Pixel Art Challenge, 402 Pieces, Ages 5+, STEM Toys For Kids, Coding Basics For Kids, STEM Activities For Classroom, Medium • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Brainometry - 34 Pieces, Ages 5+ STEM Toys for Kids, Brain Teaser Toys and Games, Kindergarten Games,Back to School • Amazon Business $11.19 1 $11.19

Materials cost

$2,639.11

Vendor shipping charges

$29.90

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$39.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,738.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$483.28

Total project goal

$3,221.88

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$3,221.88

1 Donor

-$3,221.88

Donations toward project cost

-$2,738.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$483.28

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