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Mrs. Vance from Riverton UT is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Hear and Build on Our Learning!

Help me give my students headphones to provide individualized literacy instruction and STEM building materials to expand their creativity and increase their problem-solving skills.

  • 4 donors
  • $304 still needed

expires Aug 10

  • 4 donors
  • $304 still needed
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My Project

In the heart of our vibrant classroom lies the potential of each first grader, bursting with curiosity and ready to explore the world of STEM. I aim to nurture this potential by equipping my students with resources that cater specifically to their developmental stage. Therefore, I am seeking a grant to provide headphones and STEM building materials that will greatly enhance our educational environment.

Headphones are an essential tool for modern learning.

They allow students to engage with digital content without distractions, fostering an immersive learning experience. In our diverse classroom, headphones would provide individualized instruction tailored to each student's learning pace, especially beneficial for those requiring additional support. Moreover, they enable privacy and concentration, crucial aspects when young learners embark on reading or language apps.

STEM building materials, on the other hand, offer tactile, hands-on learning opportunities that are vital for first graders. These materials encourage problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration—skills imperative for future success. Through constructing, deconstructing, and reconstructing, students gain a deeper understanding of scientific and mathematical concepts, laying a solid foundation for complex reasoning skills.

Your support would not just be an investment in materials, but a profound contribution to the educational journey of my young learners. It would amplify their voices, ideas, and creations. I am committed to providing my students with a rich learning experience, and with your help, we can ensure my first graders are on the path to becoming the innovators of tomorrow.

Thank you for considering my request.

Mrs. Vance
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kids Headphones, Gorsun Lightweight Stereo Wired Children's Headsets for Kids Adults Adjustable Headband Toddler Headset for Smartphones Computer Pad Earphones • Amazon Business $13.99 25 $349.75
48PCS Wooden Stacking Building Blocks Montessori Toys for 1 2 3 4 5 6 Year Old Girls Boys Preschool Educational Sensory Toys for Toddlers 1-3 STEM Learning Toys Ages 2-4 Kids Games Gift • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Creative Straw STEM Building Toys 450Pcs Aged for 3-5 5-7 Preschool Kids Constructor Toy Thin Tube Toy DIY Educational Interlocking Plastic Engineering Toys Kit for Boys and Girls Gift • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
RAINBOW TOYFROG Star Flex STEM Building Toys - 70 Connector Blocks for Kids with Tote - Kindergarten STEM & Preschool Table Top Toys - Open Ended Building Blocks for Boys and Girls 3 Years Old & Up • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
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

$433.71

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$470.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$82.98

Total project goal

$553.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $553.20

4 Donors

-$250.00

Donations toward project cost

-$212.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.50

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 $303.20

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