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Mrs. Hepler from Pascagoula, MS is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Investigating the World Around Us Through Engaging Activities

Help me give my students activities with a hands-on nature that will give my students ownership of their education, sparking motivation and building skills that support lifelong curiosity and learning.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Hepler's classroom raised $622

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are naturally curious and learn best through engaging, hands-on activities. By incorporating the materials I have listed, students will become actively engaged with the curriculum. This increased engagement will lead to greater gains in their learning because students will take ownership of their educational journey.

When students have ownership of their learning, they become more motivated and invested, which promotes deeper understanding and retention of concepts.

The hands-on materials will provide meaningful, interactive experiences that support this process, allowing students to explore, experiment, and apply their knowledge in practical ways.

As a result, I expect to see measurable improvements in student achievement, driven by their enthusiasm and personal connection to their learning. This project fosters a student-centered environment where curiosity fuels progress and confidence grows alongside academic success.

Mrs. Hepler Jackson Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Pascagoula, MS View local requests

Nearly all 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

25 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Stand-Up Magnetic Design Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $189.00 1 $189.00
Little Red Riding Hood Problem Solving STEM Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
Goldilocks & the Three Bears Problem Solving STEM Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
The Three Little Pigs Problem Solving STEM Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
Engineer-A-Coaster Activity Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Life Cycles Science Viewer • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99

Materials cost

$438.95

Vendor shipping charges

$21.95

Sales tax

$30.73

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$528.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$93.21

Total project goal

$621.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$621.42

4 Donors

-$310.70

Donations toward project cost

-$264.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.60

match offer

-$310.72

Match offer toward project cost

-$264.11

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.61

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$0.00

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