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Ms. Bloom from Chicago, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hands-on Steam Activities for Exploration!

Help me give my students hands-on STEAM activities for the education goes beyond pen to paper!

  • $1,064 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

My students absolutely adore hands-on activities that allow their creative side to come alive! I am always encouraging my scholars to fully engage in their creative side, reminding them that intelligence and success exist far beyond what occurs most of our learning day.

My little engineers and artists absolutely thrive when they get the chance to use their hands and creativity to make something new!

These games, art activities, STEAM projects, and more, help get my students more and more excited about education and coming to school. Although they differ from the routine education that occurs on the daily, these items are a critical addition to their educational experience and their social-emotional growth.

Ms. Bloom Laura Ward Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Chicago, IL 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

15 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Magna-Tiles 100-Piece Clear Colors Set, The Original Magnetic Building Tiles For Creative Open-Ended Play, Educational Toys For Children Ages 3 Years + • Amazon Business $112.20 1 $112.20
Force1 Tornado LED Remote Control Car for Kids - Double Sided Fast RC Car, 4WD Off-Road Stunt Car with 360 Flips, All Terrain Tires, LEDs, Rechargeable Toy Car Batteries, and Easy Remote • Amazon Business $27.99 2 $55.98
Marbling Paint Kit for Kids, Gift for Boys and Girls Age 3+, Creative Arts and Crafts Painting Kits for Kids & Adults, Non-Toxic 12 Colors • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
Thames & Kosmos Roller Coaster Engineering STEM Kit | Design, Build, Experiment w/ Working Roller Coaster Models | Explore Physics, Forces, Motion, Energy, Velocity & More | Solve Building Challenges • Amazon Business $49.95 1 $49.95
Dinonano Soap Making Kit for Kids Educational Science Toys - All in One Soap Making Kit Stem Project Science Experiments Activities Toys for Boys Girl Age 3 4 5 6 7 8-12 Years Old • Amazon Business $22.98 2 $45.96
Hot Bee Remote Control Dinosaur Toys for Kids 5-7 8-12, Walking Robot Dinosaur Toy w/ Light & Roaring Simulation Velociraptor, Dinosaur Toys for Boys Girls Age 4 5 6 7 8-12 • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
Power Your Fun Robo Pets Unicorn Toy for Girls and Boys - Remote Control Robot Toy with Interactive Hand Motion Gestures, STEM Toy Program Treats, Walking and Dancing Robot Unicorn Kids Toy (Pink) • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Dan&Darci Arts and Crafts Vault - 1000+ Piece Craft Supplies Kit Library in a Box for Kids Ages 8 9 10 11 & 12 Year Old Girls & Boys - Crafting Set Kits - Gift Ideas for Kids Art Project Activity • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Paint & Plant Stoneware Flower Gardening Kit - Gifts for Girls & Boys Ages 4-12 - Kids Arts & Crafts Project Science Birthday Gift, STEM Activity for Age 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 Year Old Girl • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Amazon Basics Painting Canvas Panels, 12 Pack, 5"X7" • Amazon Business $9.80 3 $29.40
Friendship Bracelet Making kit,Arts and Crafts for Kids Ages 8-12,Bracelet Making Kit with 20 Pre-Cut Threads,Birthday Gifts for Girl Ages 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Year Old Kids Travel Activity Set • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
12 Pack Create Your Own Magic Sand Art Glitter Activity | Glow in the Dark Colored Custom Sand Kits for Kids - Includes 12 Bottles, Funnels, Sticks, 60 Bags of Colorful Sand | DIY Arts and Crafts • Amazon Business $26.93 1 $26.93
Perfection Game Plus 2-Player Duel Mode Popping Shapes and Pieces Ages 5 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Mouse Trap Kids Board Game, Family Board Games for Kids, Kids Games for 2-4 Players, Family Games, Kids Gifts, Ages 6 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Drama Planet Air Dry Clay Kit for Kids, Create Your Own Refrigerator Magnets with Modeling Clay, Art Activity Set, Craft Project Gifts for Boys & Girls • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Stondino 58Pcs Video Game Party Favors Video Game Keychains Donut Keychains ​for Kids Glow in The Dark Unicorn Keychain Funny Cartoon Sequin Keychains for Backpack Birthday School Party Favor Supplies • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Operation Skill Game • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Klmars Charm Bracelet Making Kit,Jewelry Making Supplies Beads,Unicorn/Mermaid Crafts Gifts Set for Girls Teens Age 8-12 • Amazon Business $19.96 1 $19.96
Duracell Coppertop AAA Batteries with Power Boost Ingredients, 24 Count Pack Triple A Battery with Long-Lasting Power, Alkaline AAA Battery for Household and Office Devices • Amazon Business $18.49 1 $18.49
Faber-Castell 3D Sand Painting - Textured Sand Art Activity Kit for Kids • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Guess Who? Board Game Original Guessing Game, Easy to Load Frame, Double-Sided Character Sheet, 2 Player Board Games for Kids, Guessing Games for Families, Ages 6 and Up • Amazon Business $16.84 1 $16.84
Hasbro Gaming Bop It! Electronic Game for Kids Ages 8 & Up • Amazon Business $15.97 1 $15.97
Art and Crafts Kit for Kids Ages 8-12, Create and Display Animals, Kit Includes Supplies & Instruction, Best Craft Project for Kids Ages 7,8,9,10,11,12 Great Gift! • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Kerplunk Classic Kids Game with Marbles, Sticks and Game Unit, Easy-to-Learn, Makes a Great Gift for 5 Year Olds and Up • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
High-Performance Paper Airplanes Kit: 10 Pre-cut, Easy-to-Assemble Models: Kit with Pop-Out Cards, Paper Airplanes Book, & Catapult Launcher: Great for Kids and Parents! • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Hasbro Gaming Battleship Classic Board Game, Strategy Game for Kids Ages 7 and Up, Fun Kids Game for 2 Players • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Amazon Basics 48 Pack AA High-Performance Alkaline Batteries, 10-Year Shelf Life, Easy to Open Value Pack • Amazon Business $12.97 1 $12.97
Rainbow Loom® The Original Bracelet Making Kit, Winner of 4 TOTY Awards, Make up to 24 Bracelets, Ideal Craft for Boys and Girls 7+ • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
UNO Family Card Game, with 112 Cards in a Sturdy Storage Tin, Travel-Friendly, Makes a Great Gift for 7 Year Olds and Up [Amazon Exclusive] • Amazon Business $10.66 1 $10.66
Creative Kids DIY Magic Bouncy Balls - Create Your Own Crystal Powder Balls Craft Kit for Kids - Includes 25 Bags of Multicolored Crystal Powder & 5 Molds - Makes Up to 43 Balls • Amazon Business $10.49 1 $10.49
Creativity for Kids Glow in the Dark Rock Painting Kit - Painting Rocks Kids Craft, Arts and Crafts for Kids Ages 6-8+, Creative Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $9.19 1 $9.19
Just My Style ABC Beads by Horizon Group Usa, 1000+ Charms & Beads, Alphabet Charms, Accent Beads, Seed Beads, Star Beads, Wax Beading Cord, Satin Cord & Key Ring Included, Bright • Amazon Business $8.96 1 $8.96

Materials cost

$860.71

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.91

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$903.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$159.46

Total project goal

$1,063.08

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,063.08

1 Donor

-$531.54

Donations toward project cost

-$451.81

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$79.73

match offer

-$531.54

Match offer toward project cost

-$451.81

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$79.73

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