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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!

Help me give my students hands on STEM projects for learning and fun!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Bloom's classroom raised $637

This project is fully funded

My Project

When students are in school, they are learning way more than mathematics, science, and reading skills. One of the most prominent aspects of the classroom is the social-emotional skills that are gained, as well as the friendships that blossom. Learning occurs way beyond text-books and this project aims to provide students with those extra learning tools.

Help me provide my students with hands-on, meaningful STEAM materials, projects and activities that allow students creative sides to flourish and social-emotional learning to shine.

These activities will fulfill our "fun Friday" model--STEAM activities every Friday afternoon as both a reward for working so hard throughout the week, as well as an opportunity to grow.

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.

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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

30 students impacted 10donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
MAGNA-TILES Classic 100-Piece Magnetic Construction Set, The ORIGINAL Magnetic Building Brand • Amazon Business $111.03 1 $111.03
Blick Economy Cotton Canvas Panel Classroom Pack - 8" x 10", Class Pack of 24 • Blick Art Materials $22.64 4 $90.56
artPOP! 3-Tier Rolling Cart - Black • Blick Art Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
Keebor 8-Color Watercolor Paint Set for Kids, 36 Pack Washable Watercolors for Party Favors, Gifts, Classroom Supplies (Wood Brushes Included) • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98
Champion Sports Indoor/Outdoor Horseshoe Game, Set of 4 Plastic Horseshoes, 2 Rubber Mats and 2 Stakes, Red - Rubber/Wood - Middle-High School • School Specialty $29.02 1 $29.02
48PCS Wooden Stacking Building Blocks Montessori Toys for 1 2 3 4 5 6 Year Old Girls Boys Preschool Educational Sensory Toys for Toddlers 1-3 STEM Learning Toys Ages 2-4 Kids Games Gift • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Play-Doh Bulk Pack of 48 Cans, 6 Sets of 8 Modeling Compound Colors, Party Favors, Arts & Crafts, 3oz, Preschool Toys 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $26.02 1 $26.02
Lakeshore Multiplication Tower of Math Game • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
IRIS USA Plastic Storage Bins with Lids 5.4 Qt. Craft Organizers and Storage with Handle, Art Supply Storage Organizer, Arts and Crafts Organizer, Stackable and Secure Latch, Clear/Violet - 6 Pack • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
1100 Piece Building Blocks Classic Building Toys, Creative Bulk Building Bricks Sets Compatible with Legos Baseplate Sets 17 Colors Mixed 147 Shapes for Kids Party Favors Birthday Gift • Amazon Business $24.80 1 $24.80
YITOHOP Loom Bands, Rubber Bands Bracelet Making Kit,6000+ Loom Bands,200 S-Clips,15 Charms,100 Beads, and More DIY Arts Crafts Tools for 5+ Year Old Girls Boys Birthday Gift • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Shuttle Art 120 Unique Colors (No Duplicates) Gel Pens Gel Pen Set for Adult Coloring Books Art Markers • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
Fraction War Fun Math Game to Learn, Compare and Simplify Fractions for 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade (1 Pack) (Standard Edition) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
AROIC Small Paint Brushes Bulk,110 Pcs Nylon Hair Paint Brushes with Flat and Round Pointed Acrylic Paint Brushes Set,Craft Paint Brushes for Oil Watercolor Face Artist and Kids Painting Kits,Black • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Coloring Books For Kids Awesome Animals: For Kids Aged 7+ (The Future Teacher's Coloring Books For Kids Aged 6-12) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Good Vibes Coloring Book For Teens: A Motivational and Calming Quotes Coloring Book For Teenagers With Positive Sayings and Inspirational Affirmations for Relaxing and Building Confidence • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95

Materials cost

$499.25

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.15

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$540.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$95.45

Total project goal

$636.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $636.34

8 Donors

-$310.82

Donations toward project cost

-$276.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.12

match offer

-$310.81

Match offer toward project cost

-$264.19

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.62

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$14.71

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