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Mrs. Sargis from Nampa ID is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Inspiring Future Innovators: Stem Toys for Engaging Learning

Help me give my students access to STEM materials to enhance their learning and encourage critical thinking!

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The STEM toys we are requesting will make a difference in our students' learning by providing them with hands-on, interactive experiences that deepen their understanding of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. These toys engage students in playful learning, helping them grasp complex concepts through experimentation and exploration. By using coding toys, building sets, robotics kits, and other STEM-focused toys, students can apply their learning in creative ways and develop practical skills. These experiences nurture critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork while sparking a lifelong interest in STEM subjects.

The goals for this project include:

- Fostering Curiosity and Exploration: We aim to inspire students to explore and discover the world of STEM through engaging and interactive toys.

- Developing Essential Skills: By working with STEM toys, students will build critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills that will benefit them academically and in future careers.

- Encouraging Collaboration: Many of the toys involve group work and collaboration, allowing students to learn how to communicate effectively and work as a team.

- Preparing Students for Future Success: By providing access to quality STEM toys, we aim to equip our students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a technology-driven world.

Our students are special for many reasons:

- Diverse Backgrounds and Perspectives: Our students come from a variety of cultural, linguistic, and socio-economic backgrounds, bringing unique perspectives and experiences to the classroom.

- Collaborative and Supportive: They work well together, fostering a supportive classroom environment where they can learn from one another and grow as a community.

By supporting our project, you are investing in the future of these exceptional students and helping them unlock their full potential in STEM fields and beyond. Thank you for your support!

Mrs. Sargis
Never Before Funded Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
PLUS PLUS Plus-Plus - Open Play Set - 3,600 Piece in Storage Tub - Basic Color Mix - Construction Building Stem Toy, Interlocking Mini Puzzle Blocks for Kids, Assorted, 100 • Amazon Business $159.99 1 $159.99
Makeblock mBot Robot Kit with Scratch Coding Box, STEM Projects for Kids Learn to Code with Scratch Arduino, Programmable Robot with 4 Programming Learning Projects, Gifts for Boys Girls Aged 8-12 • Amazon Business $88.99 1 $88.99
Educational Insights Artie 3000 the Coding & Drawing Robot, STEM Toy, Gift for Boys & Girls, Ages 7+ • Amazon Business $53.90 1 $53.90
BEBLOX Building Blocks - Stem Building Toys for Kids 500 pcs Set - Educational Fun stem Toy - Birthday Gifts for Boys & Girls Age 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Years Old in up • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Uncle Milton Butterfly Farm Live Habitat - Observe Caterpillars Transform Into Butterflies, STEM Toy, Great Gifts for Boys & Girls Ages 6+ • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
4M Clean Water Science - Climate Change, Global Warming, Lab - STEM Toys Educational Gift for Kids & Teens, Girls & Boys • Amazon Business $16.77 2 $33.54
Xylolin Dinosaur Excavation Archaeology Dig Kit for Kids, Fossil Explore Sensory Bin Toys, Dino Skeletons Bones Puzzle Game, Archaeology Science STEM Toys for Boys and Girls (Tyrannosaurus) • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Dinosaur Excavation Archaeology Dig Kit for Kids, Fossil Explore Sensory Bin Toys, Dino Skeletons Bones Puzzle Game, Archaeology Science STEM Toys for Boys and Girls (Stegosaurus) • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Huaker Kids Building STEM Toys,125 Pcs Educational Construction Engineering Building Blocks Kit for Ages 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Year Old Boys and Girls,Best Gift for Kids Creative Games & Fun Activity • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Intock Magnetic Blocks, Magnetic Cubes Educational Toys, Improved Award Winning Magnetic Building Blocks for Kids, 40 Pieces Colorful Autism Toys Magic Cube Sensory Toys for Kids • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
SpringFlower Gifts Toys for Girls 3 4 5 6 7 Years Old, Flower Garden Building Kit with Storage case,Educational STEM Toy and Preschool Garden Play Set for Toddlers, 148pcs • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
LEGO Classic Creative Transparent Bricks Building Set 11013 for Girls and Boys, STEM Toy and Preschool Hands-On Learning Toy, Includes Wizard, Unicorn, Lion, Bird, and Turtle • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Kids Building Blocks STEM Toys, 120 PCS Plastic Gear Interlocking Sets That Bends - Safe Material - Toddler Educational Toy for Girls and Boys Aged 3+ • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
waykito Flower Garden Building Toys for Girls Age 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Year Old, 150 Pcs with Storage Box, STEM Toy Gardening Pretend Gifts Toys for Kids Age 3-6,Stacking Game for Toddlers Play Set • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Playlearn 300pc 8" Building Straws and Connectors - Wheels and Special Connectors Included - Full Size Straws - Kids Building Toys - Stem Toys for Preschool • Amazon Business $17.63 1 $17.63

Materials cost

$644.94

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $39.02

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$723.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$127.70

Total project goal

$851.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $851.33

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 $851.33

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