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Ms. Motley from Montgomery, AL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Our Lab Grow!

Help me give my students supplies for our growing lab! This will be our 3rd year and it has been awesome.

  • $846 goal

This project expired on August 23, 2025.

This project expired on August 23, 2025.

My Project

For our lab setup, we will need to procure a few essential items to support both organization and hands-on learning activities. First, we require the Sphero robot, a programmable robotics tool ideal for teaching coding, problem-solving, and engineering concepts in an engaging and interactive way.

It will serve as a key element in our robotics curriculum.

Additionally, we need foldable storage units to efficiently organize and store tools, components, and materials. These will help keep the lab space tidy and accessible, while also allowing flexibility for rearrangement as needed. Lastly, a variety of building blocks, such as LEGO sets or other modular construction kits, will be essential for prototyping, design exercises, and fostering creativity during project-based learning sessions. These items together will significantly enhance the functionality and educational value of our lab environment.

Ms. Motley Johnson 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

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Montgomery, AL 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

HBCU Alum 450 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sphero Mini (Red) - Coding Robot Ball - Educational Coding and Gaming for Kids and Teens - Bluetooth Connectivity - Interactive and Fun Learning Experience for Ages 8+ • Amazon Business $49.99 7 $349.93
DEANIC 4 Tier Foldable Storage Shelves with Wheels, Large Capacity Shelving Unit, Freestanding Metal Wire Shelf Rack, No Assembly Organizer Rack for Garage Kitchen, Basement, Pantry(Black) • Amazon Business $62.99 4 $251.96
330 pcs Building Blocks, Educational Building Toys Stem Toys Building Discs Sets Interlocking Solid Plastic for Preschool Toddlers Girls and Boys by Winlip • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99

Materials cost

$627.88

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$51.17

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.42

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$718.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$126.79

Total project goal

$845.26

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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