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Ms. Smoot from Oak Park MI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let’s Have Fun With STEM

Help me give my students stem manipulative to make learning fun. Children learn best through play.

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

I am reaching out to request STEM manipulatives for my classroom to foster a dynamic and engaging learning environment. My students, who are exceptionally eager to learn, thrive when education is intertwined with play. By incorporating STEM manipulatives like connecting straws and Magna-Tiles, I aim to revolutionize their learning experience.

These manipulatives serve as versatile tools that transcend traditional teaching methods.

They allow students to explore concepts through hands-on experimentation, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Connecting straws offer endless possibilities for constructing models, understanding geometry, and exploring structural stability. Meanwhile, Magna-Tiles enable students to delve into spatial reasoning, symmetry, and pattern recognition.

The impact of these manipulatives extends beyond the classroom walls. By making learning enjoyable and interactive, students develop a genuine passion for STEM fields, laying a strong foundation for future academic and professional pursuits. Furthermore, they promote inclusivity by catering to diverse learning styles and abilities, ensuring that every student can actively participate and succeed.

Your generous support will directly enhance the educational journey of my students, empowering them to become confident, lifelong learners equipped with the skills needed to thrive in an increasingly complex world.

Thank you for considering my request and for your commitment to fostering excellence in education.

Ms. Smoot
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Storex Polypropylene Small Cubby Bin, 12.2" x 7.8" x 5.1", Clear, Pack of 5 (STX62461U05C) • Quill.com $47.69 2 $95.38
Palano Magnetic Tiles,100PCS Star Magnetic Building Blocks Toy for Ages 3+,Magnetic Tiles for Toddlers Gifts,Montessori Toys,STEM Toys Christmas Toy Gift for Kids Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
COUOMOXA Building Blocks STEM Toy: Interactive Educational Playset for Creative Learning - Perfect for Boys & Girls Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
edxeducation Junior GeoStix - In Home Learning Toy for Early Math and Creativity - 200 Multicolored Construction Sticks - 30 Double-Sided Activity Cards - Geometric Manipulative • Amazon Business $33.24 1 $33.24
Excellerations Math Manipulatives Set of 72 Transportation Vehicle Counters 1-1/2 inches -2 inches, STEM Educational Toys for Mathematics, Preschool (Item # TRANSCT) • Amazon Business $27.46 1 $27.46
PicassoTiles 50 PCs Magnetic Building Stick Block Construction Set with Storage Bin Colorful 3D STEM Toy Blocks Bar Balls & Rods Montessori Educational for All Ages Puzzle Toy for Boys & Girls PTX50 • Amazon Business $19.79 1 $19.79
RAINBOW TOYFROG Building Straws and Connectors - STEM Blocks Construction Toys for Boys & Girls - 300 Pcs Straw Building Set - Engineering Connector Blocks for Kids • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
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

Materials cost

$300.83

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$335.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.18

Total project goal

$394.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

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 $394.52

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