Innovative Inventions with Makey Makey: Transforming Everyday Objects into Touchpads
Help me give my students a Makey Makey STEM Pack, an invention literacy kit that allows them to transform everyday objects into touchpads and craft circuit boards without programming knowledge.
$929 goal
This project expired on July 18, 2025.
This project expired on July 18, 2025.
My Project
I love my students for their boundless curiosity and creativity; they constantly inspire me with their unique perspectives and innovative ideas. The Makey Makey STEM Pack will make a significant difference in their learning by providing hands-on experiences that bridge the gap between theoretical concepts and real-world applications. By allowing them to transform everyday objects into touchpads and create their own circuit boards, this resource encourages experimentation, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
My goals for this project are to foster a love for STEM subjects, enhance their engineering and coding skills, and promote collaboration through shared experimentation.
I aim to empower my students to become confident inventors who can envision and create solutions to challenges they encounter.
What makes my students special is their diverse backgrounds and willingness to embrace challenges. Each one brings a unique set of talents and ideas to the classroom, and with the Makey Makey STEM Pack, they will be able to express their individuality and creativity while learning valuable skills that will serve them well in the future. This project will not only enhance their learning experience but also build a supportive community where they can share and celebrate their innovations together.
Nearly all students from low‑income households
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50 students impacted
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Makey Makey STEM Pack Classroom Invention Literacy Kit from JoyLabz - Hands-on Technology Learning Fun - Science Education - 1000s of Engineering and Computer Coding Activities - Ages 8 and Up
• Amazon Business
$699.90
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$699.90
Materials cost
$699.90
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$48.99
3rd party payment processing fee
$10.50
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$789.39
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$139.30
Total project goal
$928.69
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