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Ms. Nair from Albuquerque, NM is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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K-2 Experiment, Explore, Engage!

Help me give my students a K-2 science experiment station with test tubes, work trays, safety goggles, lab aprons, and activity tubs.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Nair's classroom raised $505

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Our school's K-2 students visit the STEAM lab every week to experiment, explore, and engage in science, technology, engineering, and math learning stations. Our K-2 students would like a new station where they can do experiments. The trays, lab aprons, safety glasses, and test tubes will be used for mixing experiments, including mixing colors (in water), baking soda and vinegar or liquid starch and glue (chemical reactions), making oobleck from cornstarch and water (states of matter).

The activity tubs will be used for engineering tests, including making boats that float and testing their weight capacity (focusing on math by counting grams).

The tubs will also be used for seasonal sensory activities. Last year, a student-favorite was an instant-snow winter wonderland table. Students will use the instant snow in the activity tubs for creating arctic landscapes and exploring the snow-like texture in the winter season. The vase water beads will be used in the activity tubs for a sensory experience. Students will also observe how much water a gel water vase bead can absorb. The new experiment station will spark student interests and encourage them to ask questions, make predictions, experiment, and apply math.

Ms. Nair Manzano Mesa Elementary School 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.

Albuquerque, NM 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

250 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sand & Water Activity Tubs - Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $119.00 1 $119.00
Steve Spangler Science Insta-Snow Powder, STEM Activity for School and Homeschool Activities, Fun & Safe Science Kits, Kids Make Fluffy Snow In Seconds, Top Sensory Toy For Classrooms, 14 oz • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
Fun Express Kids Test Tubes with Stand Science Kit - Ideal for Classroom Experiments STEM Learning and Educational Fun - Perfect for Science Projects & Learning Activities - 16 Pieces • Amazon Business $31.67 1 $31.67
Mini Plastic Souffle Cups with Lids [2 oz - 100 Sets] Jello Shot Cups - 2oz Cup, Small Condiment & Snack Containers - Disposable 2 Ounce Plastic Portion Glasses & Lid for Sauce Dressing or Shots • Amazon Business $9.99 3 $29.97
Argo Corn Starch - 16 oz. (pack of 2) 100% PURE Gluten Free • Amazon Business $8.40 3 $25.20
Easy-Clean Craft Trays - Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
IAGBIBUI 12 Pack Kids Aprons Bulk with 2 Pockets Adjustable Chef Art Apron Kids Painting Aprons for Cooking Baking Crafting Grilling for Boys Girls Age 6-13 Years(Black) • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Handy Art Gallon Glue Pump, White/Orange • School Specialty $22.12 1 $22.12
Lime Green Disposable Plastic Tablecloth for Round Tables (12 Pack) 84 inches Table Cloths for Parties, Events & Weddings, Indoors & Outdoors, Plastic Table Cover • Amazon Business $21.75 1 $21.75
Gram Weight Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $6.99 2 $13.98
ANSI Z87.1 EN166 Certified Kids Safety glasses, Scratch, Impact and Ballistic Resistant, Child Youth Size, 6 Pairs • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Hicarer 10000 Pieces Vase Filler Beads Gems Growing Crystal Pearls Wedding Centerpiece Decoration (Gitter) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$382.59

Vendor shipping charges

$10.11

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$428.44

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$75.61

Total project goal

$504.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$504.05

6 Donors

-$466.69

Donations toward project cost

-$428.44

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$37.36

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$0.00

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