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Ms. Harris from Chicago, IL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Kinders Need STEM, Too!

Help me give my students the hands-on STEM learning experiences they need that will build creativity and innovation!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Harris's classroom raised $558

This project is fully funded

My Students

I am receiving the most vibrant, spirited, intelligent, fun-loving little people I've ever had! They are so full of energy and love that it explodes into the surrounding classrooms! They love helping each other, giving hugs, learning new skills, and talking about their learning with anyone who will listen! These children come from a poverty-stricken community but that doesn't hinder their young spirits and motivation to be a great citizen in life. They are strong-willed, creative, and full of grit that will help them create productive lives for themselves and their families.

I adore their zeal and thirst for knowledge, even at their young ages, in every new task they encounter!

They approach topics with a confidence that says, "I can do all things!" They don't give up and love to be challenged. This ensures me that they will not just survive, but thrive in their communities and the world! When given the proper foundation, they have no desire but to soar! I have watched them swiftly grow in problem-solving through play, showing empathy towards their peers, sharing their learning through collaborative group projects, and developing leadership skills that extend beyond our classroom. I love them!

My Project

My students love building and creating things so I want them to see the connection to math and science. These STEM kits will allow my students to develop and practice problem-solving skills, collaboration, and critical-thinking skills that will lay a solid foundation of creativity and innovation in math, science, technology, and engineering.

My students will have the opportunity to apply their developmental learning in math and science to the real world which will enable them to grasp more difficult concepts easier.

By having access to these kits, they will reinforce the STEM skills and connect them to other curriculums also.

Ms. Harris Benjamin Mays Academy Grades PreK-2

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

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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 three‑quarters 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

21 students impacted 10donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
LA350DC - STEM Bundle - K-Gr. 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $436.99 1 $436.99

Materials cost

$436.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$473.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$83.57

Total project goal

$557.11

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $557.11

8 Donors

-$357.96

Donations toward project cost

-$307.74

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.22

Matching donations from our partners

-$195.05

Match offers toward project cost

-$165.79

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.26

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.09

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 $0.00

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