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Mrs. Gray from Mendon, IL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hands-On Stem Learning for 2nd Graders

Help me give my students more opportunities to engage in active, hands-on, STEM learning!

  • $887 goal

This project expired on August 1, 2025.

This project expired on August 1, 2025.

My Project

This project will give my current 2nd grade class, and my classes for years to come, the chance to have hands-on STEM learning!

Students will get the chance to use this wide variety of STEM resources during our STEM stations!

These resources include: Legos, Building Blocks, Magnetic Balls, Magnetic Tiles and a wide variety of colorful markers.

Students will be able to explore these resources around our room, including on the concrete floor of our classroom. Students will be much more comfortable on the floor with this new, comfortable and spacious rug.

For my students who struggle with sitting in one place during station time, they will have access to this durable wobble stool.

Teachers Pay Teachers is a wonderful resource that has numerous projects and lessons already created by teachers and ready to print and use! The gift card will allow me to purchase a year long set of printable STEM stations that are already correlated to our math cirriculum!

Thank you so much for considering our classroom for your donation!

Mrs. Gray Unity 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.

Mendon, IL View local requests

Half of 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

19 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Smiley Seating (Seats 24) Classroom Area Rug or Educational Learning Mat, Kids Room or Playroom Carpet, 7'6" x 12', Gray/Multi • Amazon Business $309.99 1 $309.99
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on TPT • TPT $100.00 1 $100.00
Lakeshore Flex-Space Premium Wobble Chair - 16" - Gray • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.99 1 $99.99
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toys for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Toys Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toys 40PCS • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
Asago Magnetic Building Toys for Kids, 88pcs Magnetic Tiles Toddler Toys, Magnet Blocks Sticks & Ball Creativity Game, STEM Brain Development Kit for Preschool Girls,Boys Ideal Gift Set • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Crayola Washable Broad Line Markers - Assorted Colors, Set of 64, Broadline, Window, and Gel Markers • Blick Art Materials $25.10 1 $25.10
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 $24.88 1 $24.88
Huaker 88 Piece Magnetic Balls and Rods Set,Magnetic Building Toys Colorful DIY STEM Building Blocks Sticks for Ages 3+ Year Old Children Boy Girl Educational Construction Toy • Amazon Business $23.19 1 $23.19
Cllayees 16 Pcs Wooden Stacking Blocks Rocks Building Toys, Colored Solid Wood Stones Pre-School Educational Games Creative Toys for Kids Toddlers • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Coogam Wooden Puzzle Pattern Blocks Brain Teasers Game with 60 Challenges, 3D Russian Building Toy Wood Tangram Shape Jigsaw Puzzles Montessori STEM Educational Toys Gift for Kids Adults • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98

Materials cost

$698.08

Vendor shipping charges

$14.95

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$753.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$132.97

Total project goal

$886.47

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