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Ms. Rinker from Columbus, IN is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Inspiring Readers and Innovators: Literature, Math, and Stem Materials

Help me give my students Literature, Math, and STEM Materials for Our Classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Rinker's classroom raised $457

This project is fully funded

My Project

Our life skills students face unique challenges and deserve every opportunity to succeed. By supporting our DonorsChoose project, you can make a lasting impact on these students by providing them with essential resources in literature, math, and STEM subjects.

Literature: Books can transport us to different worlds, broaden our perspectives, and improve our communication skills.

For our life skills students, access to various literature materials means more opportunities to explore diverse narratives, enhance their reading comprehension, and develop their social-emotional skills through storytelling and discussions.

Math Manipulatives: Math can be daunting for many students, but with the right tools, learning math concepts can become engaging and hands-on. Math manipulatives can help our life skills students visualize abstract concepts, improve their problem-solving abilities, and build confidence in their mathematical skills.

STEM Materials: STEM education fosters creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration – skills essential for success in the 21st century. By providing our life skills students with STEM materials like marble mazes, domino blocks, and craft materials, we can inspire their interest in technology and innovation and empower them to explore new possibilities in STEM.

Your support for this project will enrich the educational experiences of our life skills students and equip them with the essential skills and knowledge they need to navigate the challenges of the modern world. Together, we can create a learning environment where every student has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential.

Thank you for considering supporting our life skills students through this DonorsChoose project. Your generosity will make a difference in their lives and empower them to achieve greatness.

Ms. Rinker Columbus East High School Grades 9-12

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Meland Marble Run Sets for Kids - 153Pcs Marble Race Track Marble Maze Madness Game STEM Building Tower Toy for 4 5 6 + Year Old Boys Girls(113 Pcs + 30 Glass + 10 Led Lighted Marbles) • Amazon Business $39.99 2 $79.98
Lakeshore Giant Magnetic Fraction Circles & Bars • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Learning Advantage The Budget Math Game, Grades 5-8 (CRE4373) • Quill.com $33.29 1 $33.29
Sterilite 6 Qt Storage Box, Stackable Bin with Lid, Plastic Container to Organize Shoes and Crafts on Closet Shelves, Clear with White Lid, 12-pack • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Learning ADVANTAGE-4373 Budget - Budgeting Game for Kids - Teach Money, Math and Critical Thinking • Amazon Business $26.90 1 $26.90
Pacon Super Value Poster Board, 22"X28", White, 50 Sheets • Amazon Business $26.48 1 $26.48
Dominolocity 1,100 Piece Wooden Dominoes Set - Colored Bulk Racing and Rally Building Blocks Kit, Colorful Wood Plain Blank Tiles Design for Stacking, Toppling, and Tumbling Races • Amazon Business $25.64 1 $25.64
Sterilite Corporation 16 Qt Storage Container • Kaplan Early Learning Company $10.76 2 $21.52
The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe - Student Packet by Novel Units (The Chronicles of Narnia Series Book 1) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Wonder • Amazon Business $9.40 1 $9.40
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
The Book Thief • Amazon Business $7.83 1 $7.83
The Princess Diaries (Princess Diaries, 1) • Amazon Business $6.58 1 $6.58
Freak the Mighty (Scholastic Gold) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Holes (Holes Series) • Amazon Business $4.94 1 $4.94
Construction Paper - 12" x 18" Pack of 50 Sheets - Assorted Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.99 1 $2.99

Materials cost

$350.50

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.65

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.26

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$388.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.54

Total project goal

$456.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $456.95

5 Donors

-$226.00

Donations toward project cost

-$196.30

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.70

match offer

-$226.01

Match offer toward project cost

-$192.11

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.90

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.94

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 $0.00

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