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Ms. Leach from Springfield MA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Get Creative!

Help me give my students STEM materials to explore, create and grow their genius!

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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

Through Project Based Learning and Computer Science, students at our school have been able to express their creative side! It has been amazing to see the things they have created with limited supplies available to them.

With these resources, we would be able to stock a STEM cart for students to be able to choose different materials to make their ideas come to life in PBL and Computer Science!

Students will be able to plan, build, reflect, and improve their creations without having to worry about what materials they will use. With these resources, made readily available for them, the possibilities will be endless!

Ms. Leach
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Honey-Can-Do Rolling Storage Cart and Organizer with 12 Plastic Drawers • Amazon Business $66.82 2 $133.64
Charles Leonard Fasteners, Round Head, Brass Plated, 1 Inch Shank, 10 MM Head, 100-Pack (4R-BP) • Amazon Business $8.23 10 $82.30
3 Ring Binder Pencil Pouch, Bulk Pencil Pouch 30 pcs in Assorted Colors for Classroom Bulk Cloth Zipper Pouch Pencil Pouch Box Pencil Case for Storing School Teacher Supplies,Writing Utensils • Amazon Business $35.99 2 $71.98
Kids Toys Storage Organizer for Lego Clear Building Blocks Container Box with Baseplate Lids 2 Layers Stackable Playroom Organization Bin Portable Drawers Bricks Puzzle Board Craft Compartments Case • Amazon Business $35.99 2 $71.98
Play-Doh Bulk Pack of 48 Cans, 6 Sets of 8 Modeling Compound Colors, Party Favors, Arts & Crafts, 3oz, Preschool Toys 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $33.99 2 $67.98
LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box 10698 Building Toy Set for Back to School, Toy Storage Solution for Classrooms, Interactive Building Toy for Kids, Boys, and Girls • Amazon Business $33.12 2 $66.24
OWill 7-Pack 7.2L Plastic Storage Bins and Baskets for Efficient Home Classroom Organization - Small Containers in Multiple Colors for Kitchen, Cupboard Box, Bathroom Organizer on Shelves and Tubs • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
Colored Masking Tape - 11 Rolls, 55 yd x 1 in ea Colored Tape Roll - 1,815 Ft x 1in Wide of Colorful Craft Tape - Vibrant Rainbow Colored Painters Tape – Great for Art, Labeling & Classroom Decoration • Amazon Business $29.39 2 $58.78
Amazon Basics Aluminum Foil, 250 Sq Ft, pack of 1 (Previously Solimo) • Amazon Business $11.69 5 $58.45
OWill 7-Pack Plastic Storage Bins and Baskets for Efficient Home Classroom Organization - Small Containers in Multiple Colors for Kitchen, Cupboard box, and Bathroom Organizer on Shelves and Tubs • Amazon Business $21.99 2 $43.98
Surge Protector Flat Extension Cord Flat Plug Power Strip, 8 AC Outlets, 3 USB Charger(1 USB C Port) 3-Sided Outlet Extender, 5 Ft, 900 Joules Protection, Office Supplies, Dorm Room Essentials, Grey • Amazon Business $21.83 2 $43.66
COUOMOXA Magnetic Building Sticks Blocks Kids Toys, Stem Educational Construction Montessori Toys 3 4 5 6 8 Year Old Girls and Boys Gifts for Christmas Birthday,Preschool Tinker Counting Toddler Toys • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Simple Houseware Heavy Duty 3-Tier Metal Utility Rolling Cart, Black • Amazon Business $36.88 1 $36.88
Simple Houseware Heavy Duty 3-Tier Metal Utility Rolling Cart, Multicolor • Amazon Business $36.88 1 $36.88
Simple Houseware Heavy Duty 3-Tier Metal Utility Rolling Cart, Pink • Amazon Business $36.88 1 $36.88
2-Pack 15ft Extension Cord Outdoor Belllights 16 SJTW AWG Heavy Duty Power Cord 3 Prong, NEMA 5-15P to NEMA 5-15R, Power Cable for Indoor and Outdoor Use, ETL Listed • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
TOMYOU 200 Pieces Building Blocks Kids STEM Toys Educational Discs Sets Interlocking Solid Plastic for Preschool Boys and Girls Aged 3+, Safe Material Creativity • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
Play-Doh Bulk Handout 42 Pack of 1-Ounce Modeling Compound, Party Favors, Ages 2 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
Learning Resources Answer Buzzers - Set of 4, Ages 3+, Assorted Colored Buzzers, Game Show Buzzers, Perfect for Family Game and Trivia Nights, for Kids • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
COSIMIXO 6-Pack Rainbow Colored Duct Tape 15 Yards x 2 Inch Heavy Duty, No Residue, Tear by Hand & Waterproof,Great for Packaging, Arts & Crafts, Color-Coding, and DIY Projects • Amazon Business $16.85 2 $33.70
Melissa & Doug Clay Play Activity Set - With Sculpting Tools and 8 Tubs of Modeling Dough - Arts And Crafts For Kids, Clay Kits For Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $33.56 1 $33.56
Learning Resources STEM Force & Motion Activity Set, 20 Pieces, Ages 5+ • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Huaker Kids Building STEM Toys,125 Pcs Educational Construction Engineering Building Blocks Kit for Ages 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Year Old Boys and Girls,Best Gift for Kids Creative Games & Fun Activity • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Humble Crew Small Plastic Storage Bins, Set of 4, Primary Colors • Amazon Business $14.73 2 $29.46
Craftzilla Rainbow Colored Duct Tape Pack - 6 Bright Duct Tape Colors - 10 Yards x 2 Inch - Colored Tape Rolls - Multipack for Arts - Heavy Duty Color Duct Tape Rolls - Multi Duct Tape Colors Bulk • Amazon Business $14.45 2 $28.90
PicassoTiles 60 Piece Set 60pcs Magnet Building Tiles Clear Magnetic 3D Blocks Construction Playboards - Creativity beyond Imagination, Inspirational, Recreational, Educational, Conventional • Amazon Business $24.69 1 $24.69
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 $22.99 1 $22.99
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Machine Makers, 60 Pieces, Ages 5+, STEM Toys, STEM Building Toys, STEM Kits, Engineering Toys, Build it Yourself Toys • Amazon Business $22.49 1 $22.49
Carson Dellosa Stem Challenges Learning Cards Kit, 30 Science Projects, Stem Kits for Kids Ages 8-12, Science Experiments, Hands-On Activities for Homeschool or Classroom, Grades 2-5 • Amazon Business $10.49 2 $20.98
Juboury 1054Pcs Building Toy Building Blocks Bars Different Shape Educational Construction Engineering Set 3D Puzzle, Interlocking Creative Connecting Kit, Great STEM Toy for Both Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $20.98 1 $20.98
BTSKY 4 Pack Extra Large Capacity Storage Box for Pencils, Stackable Translucent Clear Desk Organizer Box Office Supplies Storage Organizer for Gel Pens Erasers Pencils Markers etc(Purple) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Marble Runners - 18 Pieces, Ages 5+ STEM Toys and Activities for Kids, Brain Teaser Toys and Games, Kindergarten Games • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
BTSKY 4 Pack Extra Large Capacity Plastic Pencil Box Stackable Translucent Clear Pencil Box Office Supplies Storage Organizer Box for Gel Pens Erasers Tape Pens Pencils Markers etc(Blue) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
BTSKY 4 Pack Extra Large Capacity Plastic Pencil Box Stackable Translucent Clear Pencil Box Office Supplies Storage Organizer Box for Gel Pens Erasers Tape Pens Pencils Markers etc(Black) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Kinetic Sand The One & Only Scents • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Kinetic Sand Mold n’ Flow, 1.5lbs Red and Teal Play Sand, 3 Tools Sensory Toys for Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $9.97 2 $19.94
Carson Dellosa Stem Challenge, Jr. Learning Card Kit, 30 Hands-On Activities for Preschool Learning, Kindergarten Science, 1st Grade Science Experiments, Science Kits for Kids 4-6, • Amazon Business $9.97 2 $19.94
KAKATIMES STEM Building Blocks Toy for Kids, Educational Toddlers Preschool Brain Toy Kit, Constructions Toys for 3 4 5 6 7 8 Years Age Boys and Girls–Creativity Kids Materials Toys • Amazon Business $18.98 1 $18.98
Storex Classroom Caddy, 9.25 x 9.25 x 5.25 Inches, Assorted Colors, Color Assortment Will Vary, Case of 6 (00940U06C), Small Caddy • Amazon Business $18.26 1 $18.26
OUJILA Wooden Building Block Toys for Kids Ages 4-8, STEM Preschool Learning Educational Toys for Children, Creative Construction Toys Gift for Boys and Girls, 60 Pcs • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Tigerhu Kids 1120pcs Building Blocks Set Educational STEM Building Toy, Construction Block Toys Set Learning Playset Kit for Boys Girls, Child Brain Development Preschool Kindergarten Toy Age 3+ • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
IRIS USA 10 Pack Medium Plastic Hobby Art Craft Supply Organizer Storage Containers with Latching Lid, for Pens & Pencils, Ribbons, Wahi Tape, Beads, Sticker, Yarn, Ornaments, Stackable, Clear • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
READY 2 LEARN Dough Extruders - Set of 6 - Play Dough Tools - for Ages 2+ - Art Accessories for Pottery and Dough • Amazon Business $8.63 2 $17.26
Kinetic Sand, The Original Moldable Sensory Play Sand, Pink, 2 lb. Resealable Bag, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
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
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Bridge Builders - STEM Toys and Kits for Kids Ages 5+, STEM Learning Games,Stocking Stuffers for Kids • Amazon Business $16.75 1 $16.75
Dough Tools for Kids, 46Pcs Dough Toys Include Play Food Molds - Cupcakes, Ice Cream, Noodle, Play Bulk Pack with Roller, Cutters, Scissor, Dough Mat and Storage Bag Gifts (Tools) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Kinetic Sand Scents, Ice Cream Treats Playset with 3 Colors of All-Natural Scented Play Sand and 6 Serving Tools, Sensory Toys for Kids Ages 3 and up • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Kinetic Sand, Soft Serve Station with 14oz of Play Sand (Blue, Pink and White), 2 Ice Cream Cones and 2 Tools, Sensory Toys for Kids Aged 5 and up • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
Carson Dellosa Seasonal Stem Challenges Learning Cards Kit, 30 Stem Projects, Science Kits for Kids Ages 8-12, Science Project-Based Learning Activity Set for Homeschool or Classroom, Grades 2-5 • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
Sooez 24 Pack Mesh Zipper Pouch with Sticky Labels, A4 Size Mesh Bags for Board Game & Puzzles Organizing Storage, Durable Letter Size File Bags for Office Classroom Organization, 12 Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
Kinetic Sand Sandbox Set, 1lb Blue Play Sand, Sandbox Storage, 4 Molds and Tools, Sensory Toys for Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59
Learning Resources STEM Explorers -Ages 5+,39 Pieces, Magnet Movers, Critical Thinking Skills, STEM Certified Toys, Magnets Kids,Magnet Set • Amazon Business $13.29 1 $13.29
Mr. Pen- Play Dough Tools Kit, 45 Pcs, Playdough Toys, Playdough Sets for Kids, Playdough Accessories, Molds for Play Dough, Playdough Toys for Kids, Playdough Tool Set • Amazon Business $10.84 1 $10.84
Kinetic Sand, Castle Case with 1lb Teal Play Sand, Multipurpose Play Space and Storage Container, Sensory Toys for Kids Ages 3 and up • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97

Materials cost

$1,765.28

Vendor shipping charges

$11.80

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$26.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,833.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$323.57

Total project goal

$2,157.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$2,157.13

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$2,157.13

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