My 5th grade students are very diverse. We come from a variety of social, economic, religious, and racial backgrounds. We speak several different languages, and we perform on a variety of different academic ability levels. We all come to school each day with different gifts and talents, interests and issues, hopes and dreams.
Despite all the ways we are different, we are alike in so many ways.
We are all leaders in our school. We are all excited about learning. We LOVE to share what we know. We are curious, ask questions, and celebrate when we are successful at learning new things. Most importantly, we work hard by using everyone's unique talents to support all of our varying needs in order to succeed. We know our teamwork is what will make our dreams work!
My Project
STEAM is a passion of mine because I truly feel it is important to the future success of all my students. STEAM (integrated science, technology, engineering, art, and math) activities enable them to address assignments in fun, collaborative ways and encourage them to think "outside the box" for a variety of solutions. They have more engaging and challenging opportunities to master our Virginia Math and Science Standards of Learning. We frequently do projects with donated and recycled materials like plastic bottles, yarn, and shoe boxes, but I would like to provide my class with some permanent, reusable materials.
When doing STEAM, my students often build on experiences to be successful with the academic objectives, but I also believe they come to learn problem solving, resilience, and self-esteem through their projects.
I want them to be able to see failure as an important part of this problem solving process, and to understand that real learning comes from trial and error, from taking calculated risks, and from persistence. I believe tools like the wooden planks, dominoes, and magnetic tiles will teach my students valuable lessons that will go beyond state standards and will better prepare them for success in the future.
More than 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
Brain Blox Wooden Building Blocks for Kids - Building Planks Set, STEM Toys for Boys and Girls (300 Pieces)
• Amazon Business
$57.99
1
$57.99
PicassoTiles 100 Piece Set 100pcs Magnet Building Tiles Clear Magnetic 3D Building Blocks Construction Playboards, Creativity beyond Imagination, Inspirational, Recreational, Educational Conventional
• Amazon Business
$49.99
1
$49.99
MorTime 1080 Pcs 12 Colors Wooden Dominoes Set with 23 Add-on Blocks and 3 Spacer for Kids Building Blocks Racing Tile Games with 3 Storage Bag
• Amazon Business
$37.99
1
$37.99
Materials cost
$145.97
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.19
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$178.16
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$31.44
Total project goal
$209.60
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$209.60
2 Donors
-$116.70
Donations toward project cost
-$112.95
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$3.75
match offer
-$76.72
Match offer toward project cost
-$65.21
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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