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Ms. Eme Manda from Shelby, MT is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Little Explorers: Hands-On Science Fun for Preschoolers!

Help me give my students engaging science materials for hands-on activities that will enhance their understanding, curiosity, and excitement for learning in the field of science. Providing these tools will create a fun, interactive, and learning environment.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Eme Manda's classroom raised $601

This project is fully funded

My Project

The specific science materials I’m requesting will significantly impact my students’ learning by providing hands-on experiences that encourage exploration, critical thinking, and curiosity. Young children learn best through active engagement, and these materials, such as sensory bins, building blocks, simple experiment kits, and discovery kits will allow them to observe, experiment, and discover scientific concepts in a fun and interactive way. By using tangible tools, my students will develop problem-solving skills and a deeper understanding of the world around them.

My primary goal for this project is to create an exciting and engaging learning environment where my preschoolers can develop a love for science.

I want to introduce basic scientific concepts through play-based exploration, hands-on experiments, and interactive activities encouraging curiosity and questioning. Additionally, I aim to foster early STEM skills by helping them practice observation, prediction, and simple data collection in ways that are age-appropriate and meaningful to them.

My students are naturally curious, imaginative, and eager to learn about the world around them. They bring unique perspectives, boundless energy, and a sense of wonder. Each child learns in their own way, and by providing hands-on science materials, I can support their diverse learning styles and help them build confidence in their abilities. Their excitement for discovery is contagious, and with the right resources, I know they will thrive and develop a lifelong love for science!

Ms. Eme Manda Shelby Elementary 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.

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More than half 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

20 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Life Cycles Theme Box • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99
Lakeshore Space Theme Box • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99
Lakeshore Toddler Science Center - Hands-On Interactive Science Kits and STEM Supplies for Kids - Preschool Science and STEM Kits • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99
Rechargeable Bubble Machine for Kids Toddlers 1-3, Automatic Rotating Bubble Blower Maker, 2-4-5 Year Old Girl Boy Birthday Gifts Ideas, Electric Bubble Toys for Outdoor Parties, Rotatable 90°&360° • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
burgkidz STEM Learning Pipe Tube Construction Building Blocks, Sensory Toys with Wheels Baseplate for All Ages Kids Boys Girls, 188 Pcs • Amazon Business $32.88 1 $32.88
Thames & Kosmos Orbiting Solar System STEM Kit | Build a Rotating Solar System Model | Planets Revolve Using a Windup Motor | Explore Gear Ratios | Science Fairs | Difficulty Level: Intermediate Small • Amazon Business $26.90 1 $26.90
Lakeshore Can Do! Sink or Float Discovery Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
JOYIN 2 Bottles Bubbles Refill Solutions 64 oz (up to 5 Gallon), Concentrated Solution for Bubble Machine, Gun, Wand Refill Fluid Summer, Easter Toys(Blue) • Amazon Business $24.74 1 $24.74
Asago Magnetic Tiles Set, Magnet Blocks Building Toys, Safari Animals Magnetictile for Toddler 1-3 3-5, Assembly 3D Structure Jungle & Forest Theme, STEM Learning Toy for Kids Girls,Boys Age 3 4 5 6 7 • Amazon Business $24.29 1 $24.29
Learning Resources Primary Bucket Balance Teaching Scale - 1 Piece, Ages 3+, Math for Preschoolers, Classroom Balance Scale, Balance Scale for Kids, Science for Kids,Back to School Supplies • Amazon Business $22.79 1 $22.79
STEM Kits for Kids Crafts 6-8 8-12, Boys Gifts Toys for 6 7 Year Old Boy Birthday Gift Ideas, STEM Toys Craft Kits 6+ 7+ yr, Robotics Science Activities Robot Building Age 8-10 8 9 10 11 12 Years • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
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 1 $9.97

Materials cost

$460.51

Vendor shipping charges

$13.25

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.91

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$510.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$90.12

Total project goal

$600.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$600.79

5 Donors

-$541.92

Donations toward project cost

-$489.42

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.50

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$33.87

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$0.00

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