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Mrs. Vinca from Waterbury, CT is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning to Think Outside the Box With STEM Manipulatives

Help me give my students the STEM items they need to build on their creativity!!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Vinca's classroom raised $901

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

The products I am including are enrichment STEM items and storage for them. These items (pencils, paper, flashcards, math manipulatives) can accelerate and build on students' thinking and let kids work collaboratively with their classmates to build their creations. Students are learning from each other and building on communication skills as well as motor skills. Since the pandemic, many students have been spending many hours in front of a screen. I would like to bring back hands-on enrichment projects that give students opportunities to work with their classmates and build relationships with each other. My students would benefit from this project in building all the skills mentioned above. I can't wait to watch them continue to grow in 3rd grade!!

Mrs. Vinca Hopeville Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ECR4Kids Streamline 3-Shelf Storage Cabinet, 36in, Kid's Bookshelf, Natural • Amazon Business $76.99 1 $76.99
Storex Premium File Crate with Molded Handles – Letter and Legal Document and Folder Storage, Classroom Green 1-Pack (61458A03C) • Amazon Business $28.41 2 $56.82
Dixon Ticonderoga #2 Pencil 24 Count • Kaplan Early Learning Company $8.96 5 $44.80
Amazon Basics Multipurpose Copy Printer Paper, 8.5" x 11", 20 lb, 8 Reams, 4000 Sheets, 92 Bright, White • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Amazon Basics Multipurpose Copy Printer Paper, 8.5" x 11", 20 lb, 8 Reams, 4000 Sheets, 92 Bright, White • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Trend Enterprises - T90741 Math Operations Flash Cards Pack - Set of 4,White • Amazon Business $31.53 1 $31.53
Aizweb Regrouping Base Ten Place Value,Addition and Subtraction Math Manipulatives,Magnetic Dry Erase Board for 1st 2nd 3rd Grade Student Classroom Must Haves,Math Games for Kids Homeschool Supplies • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
FLMOUTN 8Pcs Small Clear Storage Bin with Lid, Stackable Small Storage Bins with Secure Latching Buckles, 0.91 Qt / 1 Liter Clear Storage Boxes for Organizing Kid's Toy Crafts • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Aizweb Regrouping Base Ten Place Value,Addition and Subtraction Math Manipulatives,Magnetic Dry Erase Board for 1st 2nd 3rd Grade Student Classroom Must Haves,Math Games for Kids Homeschool Supplies • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
SILYMOLY Magnetic Tiles, 68 Pieces, Magnet Building Tiles, 3D Construction Magnetic Blocks, Toys for Kids Ages 1 3 5 8 Ages，Magnetic Toys Playboards, STEM Toys Preschool，Rainbow Colors • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Pixel Art Challenge, 402 Pieces, Ages 5+, STEM Toys For Kids, Coding Basics For Kids, STEM Activities For Classroom, Medium • Amazon Business $12.49 2 $24.98
Straw Constructor Toys STEM Building 600Pcs Toy Interlocking Plastic Engineering Thin Tube Blocks Educational Kit for 3 4 5 6 7years Kids Boys and Girls Gift • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Straw Constructor Toys STEM Building 600Pcs Toy Interlocking Plastic Engineering Thin Tube Blocks Educational Kit for 3 4 5 6 7years Kids Boys and Girls Gift • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Curious 2 Learn 300 Pieces Building Blocks- Kids STEM Toys Educational Building Toys- Discs Sets Interlocking, Solid Plastic for Preschool Kids Boys and Girls Aged 3+, Creativity Kids Toys • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Curious 2 Learn 300 Pieces Building Blocks- Kids STEM Toys Educational Building Toys- Discs Sets Interlocking, Solid Plastic for Preschool Kids Boys and Girls Aged 3+, Creativity Kids Toys • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Amazon Basics Clear Thermal Laminating Plastic Paper Laminator Sheets - 9 x 11.5-Inch, 200-Pack, 3mil • Amazon Business $19.68 1 $19.68
Amazon Basics Clear Thermal Laminating Plastic Paper Laminator Sheets - 9 x 11.5-Inch, 200-Pack, 3mil • Amazon Business $19.68 1 $19.68
VIAHART Brain Flakes 500 Piece Set, Ages 3+, Interlocking Plastic Disc Toy for Creative Building, Educational STEM Learning, Construction Block Play for Kids, Teens, Adults, Boys, and Girls • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Puffs Plus Lotion Facial Tissues, 10 Cubes, 56 Tissues Per Box • Amazon Business $16.85 1 $16.85
Puffs Plus Lotion Facial Tissues, 10 Cubes, 56 Tissues Per Box • Amazon Business $16.85 1 $16.85
3 Pack Sharp and Dull Pencil Buckets Metal Pencil Holders Decorative Metal Pail Colored Metal Buckets with Handle Eraser Pencil Buckets for Classroom Crafts Include 2 Stickers (4 inch High) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
3 Pack Sharp and Dull Pencil Buckets Metal Pencil Holders Decorative Metal Pail Colored Metal Buckets with Handle Eraser Pencil Buckets for Classroom Crafts Include 2 Stickers (4 inch High) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
SRADMO Always Remember You are Brave Than You Think Wood Box Sign Desk Decor，Inspirational Positive Wooden Block Box Sign Decoration For Home Women Girl Room Office Shelf Table Decor • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
SRADMO Always Remember You are Brave Than You Think Wood Box Sign Desk Decor，Inspirational Positive Wooden Block Box Sign Decoration For Home Women Girl Room Office Shelf Table Decor • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Sooez 120 Pack Pencil Erasers, Pencil Top Erasers Cap Erasers Eraser Tops Pencil Eraser Toppers Eraser School Studying Supplies for Teachers Eraser Pencil Erasers, 7 Colors • Amazon Business $5.99 2 $11.98
Sooez 120 Pack Pencil Erasers, Pencil Top Erasers Cap Erasers Eraser Tops Pencil Eraser Toppers Eraser School Studying Supplies for Teachers Eraser Pencil Erasers, 7 Colors • Amazon Business $5.99 2 $11.98
EAI Education Math Stacks Place Value Game: Grades 1-2 • Amazon Business $11.95 1 $11.95
EAI Education Math Stacks Place Value Game: Grades 1-2 • Amazon Business $11.95 1 $11.95
This Classroom Is Better With You In It, Positive Motivational Wall Decor, Signs for Teachers, Class Room Welcome, Boho Classroom Decor, Safe Space, Unframed (11X14 INCH) • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69

Materials cost

$724.58

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$765.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$135.08

Total project goal

$900.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $900.53

1 Donor

-$900.53

Donations toward project cost

-$765.45

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$135.08

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