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Ms. Murray from Milwaukie, OR is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Inspiring Young Girls: Enhancing Stem Learning Opportunities

Help me give my students engaging STEM resources, including the Guidecraft Grippies Waves Magnetic Building Set and Kaplan Early Learning Magnification Containers. Together, we can inspire curiosity and foster a love for learning!

  • $500 goal

This project expired on August 16, 2025.

This project expired on August 16, 2025.

My Project

I am seeking support to enhance our STEM-based curriculum by incorporating more science materials into our classroom. My goal is to create an engaging and dynamic learning environment that fosters curiosity, critical thinking, and a love for science among my students.

I aim to enhance engagement by introducing hands-on materials that make STEM subjects more accessible and exciting.

I want to promote inquiry-based learning, encouraging students to ask questions, experiment, and explore scientific concepts in a collaborative setting. Ultimately, I hope to build their confidence in STEM, inspiring them to pursue interests in science and engineering.

My class is a vibrant group of girls who have demonstrated incredible enthusiasm for math and a genuine curiosity about the world. They thrive in collaborative environments and are eager to engage in hands-on learning. This project will empower them to explore scientific concepts more deeply and develop a strong foundation in STEM.

The Guidedcraft Grippies Waves STEM Magnetic Building Set will encourage students to experiment with engineering principles. By building structures, they will learn about stability, balance, and design while developing teamwork skills during group projects.

The Kaplan Early Learning Set-Up Circuits will introduce students to basic circuitry, allowing them to create simple electrical circuits. By working with these materials, they will gain confidence in their ability to understand and manipulate technology, laying the groundwork for future exploration in engineering.

By integrating these materials into our lessons, I will create opportunities for exploration and discovery that will inspire my students and help them build valuable skills for the future. Your generous contributions will significantly impact their learning journey and help cultivate the next generation of scientists and engineers.

Ms. Murray Spring Creek Head Start Grades PreK-2

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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.

Milwaukie, OR View local requests

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

28 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Guidecraft Grippies Waves STEM Magnetic Building Set - 20 Pieces • Kaplan Early Learning Company $92.66 1 $92.66
Kaplan Early Learning Carry and Discover Magnification Containers - Set of 2 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $35.96 2 $71.92
Mindware Start-Up Circuits - 6-Piece Science Set • Kaplan Early Learning Company $34.16 2 $68.32
Kaplan Early Learning Garden Insects - Set of 5 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $31.46 2 $62.92
Kaplan Early Learning Sound and Sort Stackers - 18 Pieces • Kaplan Early Learning Company $31.46 1 $31.46
Kaplan Early Learning Toddler Gear Stacker • Kaplan Early Learning Company $31.46 1 $31.46
Kaplan Early Learning All-Weather Two-Handed Magnifier - Set of 2 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $29.66 1 $29.66

Materials cost

$388.40

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 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$424.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.86

Total project goal

$499.09

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