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Mrs. Mellstrom from Saint Paul, MN is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Lets go STEAM!

Help me give my students a variety of stem, fine motor, creative thinking tools to make them life long learners. These materials will help my Kindergarten students increase their fine motor skills along with their creative mindset.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Mellstrom's classroom raised $503

This project is fully funded

My Project

My Kindergarten students at Farnsworth Lower are creative, curious and excited about learning! I want to give them more materials to increase their fine motor skills, creative minds and abstract thinking! The materials I have asked for will be used in small groups and whole groups to increase collaboration and team work. They will increase critical thinking and abstract thinking. All of these materials can be used throughout the day. We can incorporate them into Reading, Writing, Phonics and Math. These materials will help all my Kindergarteners and we appreciate your donation!

Mrs. Mellstrom Farnsworth Aerospace Pre-Kindergarten - 4 School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Saint Paul, MN View local requests

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

30 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
PP779 - Play Explore Rocket • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
PP781 - Play Explore Rover • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
HH887 - Waterway Pipe Builders • Lakeshore Learning Materials $44.99 1 $44.99
AA531 - Lakeshore Motion Discovery Tubes • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
TT223 - I Can Build It Architecture Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
FF998 - I Can Build It Construction Planks • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
PP239 - Super-Fun Marble Run - Master Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $36.99 1 $36.99
CS451 - Mix Match Magnetic Space Vehicles • Lakeshore Learning Materials $32.99 1 $32.99
Learning Resources STEM Explorers - Magnet Movers, Develops Critical Thinking Skills, STEM Certified Toys, Educational Preschool Toys, 39 Pieces, Ages 5+ • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Brainometry - 34 Pieces, Ages 5+ STEM Toys for Kids, Brain Teaser Toys and Games, Kindergarten Games • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
[2 Pack] Chess Board Game Sensory Push Pop Toys (4 Dice) - Fun Stress Relief Pack for Education and Learning - Fidget Popping Games • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
VR142 - Easy-Clean Splash Mat • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$391.38

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$427.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$75.40

Total project goal

$502.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$502.65

1 Donor

-$100.53

Donations toward project cost

-$85.45

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.08

match offer

-$402.12

Match offer toward project cost

-$341.80

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.32

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$0.00

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