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Mrs. Howe from Salem IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Little Minds at Play

Help me give my students new engaging STEM toys to help their little minds grow and develop.

  • 2 donors
  • $199 still needed

expires Sep 05

  • 2 donors
  • $199 still needed
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My Project

I would like to offer my students some engaging stem toys for my kindergarten classroom. My goal is for them to use their imagination and get creative when playing. I would like for them to enjoy building and creating. I believe these specific toys would help them learn as they are having fun. I have been teaching for 9 years and each group of students are special in their own way. I enjoy watching my students play and talk to their peers while using their creative minds. My students are all very special because they are all unique and excited to be at school to learn every day. Watching children learn and grow is so very special.

Mrs. Howe
Never Before Funded Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
BESTYMXY Magnetic Stick, Magnetic Balls and Rods Set, Building Sticks Blocks, Magnetic Blocks, STEM Stacking Magnetic Toys Magnet Educational Toys for Kids Boys and Girls (64 PCS) • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
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 2 $39.98
PicassoTiles 2 Piece Swift Highly Detailed Race Track Truck Dinosaur Cars Accessories in Bulk Package Compatible with STEM Magnetic Tile Race Track Building Kits for Kids Boys & Girls Ages 3+ PTE10 • Amazon Business $12.86 3 $38.58
Hot Wheels - 20-Car Gift Pack - Styles May Vary • Best Buy Education $21.99 1 $21.99
nutty toys Glow in The Dark Pop Tubes - Fine Motor Skills Toddler Sensory Toys, Top ADHD & Autism Fidget 2024, Best Preschool Gifts Idea, Unique Boy & Girl Easter Basket Stuffers Idea • Amazon Business $5.97 3 $17.91
LEGO - DREAMZzz Mateo?s Off-Road Car Toy 71471 • Best Buy Education $9.99 1 $9.99
LEGO - City Green Race Car Set Racing Vehicle Toy 60399 • Best Buy Education $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$178.42

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$211.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.25

Total project goal

$248.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $248.35

1 Donor

-$25.00

Donations toward project cost

-$21.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $198.35

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