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Mrs. Stai from Alcester, SD is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Explore: Kites and Bug Jars for Junior Kindergarten Science

Help me give my students kites and bug jars, encouraging hands-on learning experiences that spark their interest in nature and scientific inquiry.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Stai's classroom raised $198

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My Project

Junior kindergarten is an exciting time for young learners to engage with the wonders of the world around them. With your support, we aim to enhance their science education by providing them with tools to foster curiosity and exploration. Our project seeks to equip our junior kindergarten classroom with kites and bug jars, encouraging hands-on learning experiences that spark their interest in nature and scientific inquiry.

Kites will not only facilitate outdoor play but also introduce students to the principles of aerodynamics, fostering a sense of wonder and appreciation for the forces of nature.

Through bug observation, students can closely examine insects, promoting scientific inquiry and enhancing their understanding of insect anatomy, behavior, and habitats. These activities will not only engage students in scientific exploration but also enhance their early STEM skills, including observation, prediction, and experimentation. By supporting this project, donors will empower junior kindergarten students to develop a lifelong love for learning and lay the foundation for future academic success.

Mrs. Stai Alcester - Hudson Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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 a third 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
SINGARE 2 Pack Rainbow Delta Kite, Kites for Kids Adults Easy to Fly, Long Tail Huge Flyer, Great Outdoor Activities Beach Games for Kids, with Line and Handle • Amazon Business $12.97 5 $64.85
3 Pieces Bug Jar Magnifying Insect Box Insert Bug Viewer Bug Magnifier Container Critter Insect Cage Science Bug Magnifier for Science Nature Exploration Tool Specimen Viewer • Amazon Business $13.99 3 $41.97
Educational Insights Geosafari Life Science, Large 3" Bug Viewer (5111) • Quill.com $8.54 1 $8.54
Bugs! Bugs! Bugs!: (Bug Books for Kids, Nonfiction Kids Books) • Amazon Business $7.49 1 $7.49
The Backyard Bug Book for Kids: Storybook, Insect Facts, and Activities (Let's Learn About Bugs and Animals) • Amazon Business $6.29 1 $6.29

Materials cost

$129.14

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $7.10

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$168.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$29.68

Total project goal

$197.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $197.86

1 Donor

-$168.18

Donations toward project cost

-$168.18

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$29.68

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 $0.00

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