This will be my first year teaching 4th grade mathematics, science, and Virginia studies. I will have approximately 50 young leaders, who have been affected by the effects of pandemic learning since their second grade year. This will be my 11th year teaching in a Title I school; meaning that over half of the students receive a free or reduced-price lunch.
My students are energetic, creative, and ambitious learners, who would benefit from new and innovative opportunities!
Additionally, the students at my school come from diverse backgrounds, which means they all have different needs. As a teacher based in a low-income/high-poverty area (deemed "that school" to some), our school community faces challenges on a daily basis. Our dedication to learning only makes my present and future scholars stronger and more determined to reach their goals. I can’t wait to see how much they grow throughout the year!
My Project
STEM is an initiative my school is trying to re-ignite. As we move back into the classroom, I want to hit the ground running and motivate my future STEM Leaders with interactive STEM Learning Stations. The materials requested will allow my young leaders to learn and explore in a fun, engaging, and independent way!
My vision is to encourage students to create, invent, collaborate and solve problems using maker materials in each station; the requested resources will make the perfect STEM learning centers.
Help me encourage exploring open-ended engineering concepts to my students.
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
Magna-Qubix 85-Piece Set, The Original Magnetic Building Blocks For Creative Open-Ended Play, Educational Toys For Children Ages 3 Years +
• Amazon Business
$69.99
2
$139.98
Blocks Rock! A STEM Toy and Educational Game for Competitive Structured Block Play, Ages 4+
• Amazon Business
$51.29
2
$102.58
K'NEX Thrill Rides - 3-in-1 Classic Amusement Park Building Set, Multicolor
• Amazon Business
$54.99
1
$54.99
Elongdi Magnetic Building Blocks, [ 132 Pieces ] Lengthen Building Sticks Set, Magnet Stem Toys Set Non-Toxic Building 3D Puzzle Boys Toys for Kids and Adult
• Amazon Business
$25.90
2
$51.80
TINKERTOY 30 Model 200 Piece Super Building Set - Preschool Learning Educational Toy for Girls and Boys 3+ (Amazon Exclusive)
• Amazon Business
$49.99
1
$49.99
330 pcs Building Blocks, Educational Building Toys Stem Toys Building Discs Sets Interlocking Solid Plastic for Preschool Toddlers Girls and Boys by Winlip
• Amazon Business
$38.99
1
$38.99
Brainspark Translucent DigitBlocks 48 Pcs Magnetic Building Blocks Sensory Toys for Kids STEM Educational Sets Learning & Development Toys Magnet Cubes
• Amazon Business
$29.99
1
$29.99
Brainspark DigitBlocks 48 Pcs Magnetic Building Blocks 8 Colors Sensory Toys for Kids STEM Educational Sets Learning & Development Toys Magnet Cubes
• Amazon Business
$29.99
1
$29.99
K’NEX – 35 Model Building Set – 480 Pieces – For Ages 7+ Construction Education Toy (Amazon Exclusive)
• Amazon Business
$27.99
1
$27.99
Creative Kids Flakes - 600 Piece Interlocking Plastic Disc Set for Fun, Creative Building - Educational STEM Construction Toy for Boys & Girls - Non Toxic, Ages 3+
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Materials cost
$546.29
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$8.19
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$584.48
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$103.14
Total project goal
$687.62
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$687.62
3 Donors
-$345.87
Donations toward project cost
-$294.74
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$51.13
Matching donations from our partners
-$340.87
Match offers toward project cost
-$289.74
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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