Help me give my students the ability to expand their learning in a fun and engaging way.
$288 goal
This project expired on September 8, 2025.
This project expired on September 8, 2025.
My Project
This hands-on project introduces our young learners to the basics of science, technology, engineering, and math in a fun and age-appropriate way.
Using building blocks, ramps, magnets, and simple experiments, students are learning how to problem-solve, think critically, and explore the world around them with curiosity.
Activities like building bridges with craft sticks or exploring water movement through tubes spark their imaginations and build foundational skills for future learning.
My goal for this project is to make STEM fun for everybody in the classroom and find a project that all of the students enjoy that elevates their learning.
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
34 students impacted
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