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Mrs. Burgess-Wilhelm from Bakersfield CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Kindergarten STEAM Adventures & Stories

Help me give my students STEAM materials & nonfiction science texts to help grow their creativity and problem solving skills.

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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 class is seeking support from donors like you to help us expand our collection of STEAM materials and enrich our library with a diverse selection of read-aloud books. Your contribution will not only enhance the educational experiences of the children in our classroom but also ignite their imaginations and empower them to reach for the stars.

At our school, we believe in the transformative power of education, particularly in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM).

We are dedicated to providing children from all walks of life with the tools and opportunities they need to explore, create, and innovate.

Imagine a classroom buzzing with excitement as students collaborate to solve problems, conduct experiments, and design their own inventions. Picture the joy on their faces as they immerse themselves in captivating stories that students explore a fascinating nonfiction topic—with simple text beautiful photos and illustrations. With your help, we can turn these visions into reality.

Your donation will make a lasting impact on the lives of countless children, opening doors to endless possibilities and shaping the innovators and leaders of tomorrow. Together, we can sow the seeds of curiosity, creativity, and confidence in young hearts and minds, laying the foundation for a brighter future for all.

Mrs. Burgess-Wilhelm
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Informational Text Read-Alongs - Level 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $179.00 1 $179.00
Lakeshore Building Brick STEM Challenge Kit - Pre K-Gr. 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Arts and Crafts for Kids - Magic Foam Corn Craft Kit, STEM Building Model Toys, Bulk Crafts Supplies Kits, Kindergarten Preschool School Crafts Set for Toddler Ages 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 (500pcs) • Amazon Business $25.50 1 $25.50
Skoolzy STEM Toys Connecting Straws Building 200 Piece Kit - Tinker Toys Fine Motor Skills Interlocking Engineering Builder Set Preschool Activity Building Toys Ages 3+ Includes Bag and eBook • Amazon Business $18.47 1 $18.47

Materials cost

$262.96

Vendor shipping charges

 $10.95

Sales tax

 $24.06

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$331.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.57

Total project goal

$390.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $390.48

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 $390.48

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