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Ms. Sirmbardis from San Diego, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Igniting Creativity With STEAM

Help me give my students materials that will help them grow in their knowledge of STEAM.

  • $360 goal

This project expired on July 4, 2025.

This project expired on July 4, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Our classroom is a beautiful space that offers students choices when it comes to core subjects. With every month, students are growing more and more in their learning and desire more ways to express themselves and their knowledge. Students need new materials that will inspire creativity and foster problem-solving skills.

These hands-on resources will allow students to explore Science, Math, Art, and more through engaging STEAM lessons.

Watercolors, magnet blocks, and puzzles will showcase art and engineering skills. Instruments will give students a fun way to express creativity through music. Items like the math scale and alphabet trays will develop phonics and math skills even further. By contributing, you’ll support young thinkers in developing critical skills that will last a lifetime. Thank you for helping us shape the innovators of tomorrow!

Ms. Sirmbardis Keiller Leadership Academy 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.

San Diego, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

20 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
54 PCS Magnetic Blocks, Magnetic Building Blocks for Toddlers 3+, Montessori Toys, Magnetic Cubes, Preschool STEM Educational Sensory Magnet Toys for Kids Ages 3-5 Year Old Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $26.59 2 $53.18
Amazing Child Cards Display Tray Montessori • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
SOUJOY 13 Pack Kids Musical Instrument, Wooden Toddler Percussion Toy Set, Baby Montessori Toys for 2-12 Years Old, Preschool Educational Musical Toys for Children Early Learning • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Crayola Artista II Semi-Moist Watercolor Pans - Oval, Set of 8 assorted colors • Blick Art Materials $2.47 10 $24.70
Coogam Wooden Letters Practicing Board, Double-Sided Alphabet Tracing Tool Learning to Write ABC Educational Toy Game Fine Motor Montessori Gift for Preschool 3 4 5 Years Old Kids • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
Macabaka Board Beads Game Pine Wooden Rainbow Bead Maze Montessori Color Sorting Toys for Toddlers 1-3 Match Game Bead Board, Peg Board Organizer Accessories for Fine Motor Skills Development • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Vatunu Learning Math Game, STEM Montessori Counting Toys with Frog Learning Card, Fun Children's Gift Learning Balance Skill Educational Number Toy for Kids Ages 3-5 • Amazon Business $16.59 1 $16.59
LiKee No-Lose-Parts Wooden Color Matching Slide Puzzle for 3+ Years Old, Montessori Learning Toys for Toddlers Fine Motor Skills, Board Games for Kids Boys Girls Birthday Party Plane Travel Road Trip • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Scotch Blue Painter's Tape - .70? x 60 yds • Blick Art Materials $4.66 3 $13.98
PETER PAUPER PRESS The Alphabet Jumbo Floor Puzzle - Fun and Educational Puzzle with Upper and Lowercase Letters, First Words and Pictures. (24 Pieces) (36 inches Wide x 24 inches high) • Amazon Business $13.94 1 $13.94

Materials cost

$240.32

Vendor shipping charges

$9.95

Sales tax

$21.99

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$305.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$53.98

Total project goal

$359.84

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

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