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Ms. Bello from Newark, NJ is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Bello's classroom raised $494

LEGO Have Some Coding Fun!

Help me give my students fun and engaging coding and STEAM opportunities with LEGO sets and storage bins!

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Ms. Bello Bruce St School for the Deaf
Newark, NJ Grades 3-5

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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 Students

My students take what makes them different, and turn it into something incredibly beautiful. They think more with pictures and speak more with their hands. The students in my classroom all have some sort of degree of hearing loss and many use assisted listening devices such as cochlear implants and hearing aids, although a big focus is using sign language alongside oral communication for optimal language opportunities.

I am absolutely in awe of them, and I am forever grateful to be a small part of their lives.

They prove to me day after day that they are strong enough to keep moving forward despite the obstacles they face. We love exploring the world of math and science because of how visual it is.

My Project

The past four years of teaching, as well as my STEM education degree, have led me to come up with one solid conclusion: students learn when they are having fun. That and the fact that there is a huge demand for computer science careers are what fuel me to provide my students with as many coding, engineering, and engaging opportunities as I possibly can.

I want to prepare my students for the future, and the future is STEM.

One problem that I face is that myself and my school lack the proper resources to really provide the students with enough opportunities to learn computer science skills. With these LEGO kits and organizational bins, we will be able to inspire the minds of students who may not know what they want to do when they grow up or are not as interested in other subjects. I've seen students who struggle in math, reading and writing really excel when they get the opportunity to be creative.

I aim to use these pieces as productively as I can while I teach them the engineering design process, how to code, and most importantly, how to have fun while they learn. Computer scientists can earn up to $96,000 per year. Please help give my students a chance at being successful in a career that they truly enjoy.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

11 students impacted 1 donor
Ms. Bello Bruce St School for the Deaf Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Newark, NJ 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

11 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential • LEGO Education $274.95 1 $274.95
Creative LEGO® Brick Set • LEGO Education $69.95 1 $69.95
Storex Small Cubby Bins – Plastic Storage Containers for Classroom with Non-Snap Lid, 12.2 x 7.8 x 5.1 inches, Assorted Colors, 5-Pack (62406U05C) • Amazon Business $24.30 1 $24.30

Materials cost

$369.20

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$419.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.07

Total project goal

$493.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $493.81

1 Donor

-$493.81

Donations toward project cost

-$419.74

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.07

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