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Mrs. Massman from Blairsburg IA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Magical MakerSpace: A Place to Explore, Design, and Innovate

My students need technology liked the LittleBits Synth Kit and crafting tools that will help them design, explore, and create in their magical MakerSpace.

  • $1,810 goal

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My Students

Our school is more than a school, it's a family! Our family has been through some tough times the last several years. Our enrollment dwindled and our unique Pre-K to 12th grade school became just an elementary school. But our students are resilient, and our staff is dedicated! We are becoming stronger as we redefine our image. Our goal is to help the students develop an innovative mindset ready to take ownership for their learning and change the world!

My Project

Students today need the time and space to be innovative. They deserve to have tools like a Makey Makey Invention Kit, a LittleBits Synth Kit, Snap Circuit Kit, and a variety of Legos to help them tinker and pursue their passions. What do these resources have to offer? The LittleBits Synth Kit will appeal to music lovers by providing step by step instructions for 10 musical inventions. Makey Makey can turn any object, from a banana to a stuffed animal, into a computer keyboard. Ollie will let kids dabble in robotics. And what child wouldn't want to tap into their inner Benjamin Franklin to learn about electricity with the Elenco Snap Circuits kit?

Author George Courous wrote in his book, The Innovator's Mindset, "In a world where new challenges constantly arise, students must be taught to think critically about what they are facing.

They must learn to collaborate with others to develop solutions for problems."

I want to create a Magical Makerspace where all of the students in our school can wonder, explore, design, create, and develop critical thinking skills. It will be a space where they can work together with the latest technology or on puzzles, crafts, Legos, and DIY projects to learn how to be critical thinking, collaborative problem solvers. My dream is that this Magical MakerSpace is a place for all students to uncover their talents and fall in love with learning!

Mrs. Massman
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
littleBits - Synth Kit - White • Best Buy Education $145.78 1 $145.78
LEGO Friends Heartlake Shopping Mall Building Set 41058 • Amazon Business $93.39 1 $93.39
Sphero - Ollie Robot - Blue • Best Buy Education $86.94 1 $86.94
Osmo - Gaming System for Select Apple� iPad� Models - Multi • Best Buy Education $79.99 1 $79.99
SKIL 2354-12 iXO Power Screwdriver With Cutter Attachment • Amazon Business $35.99 2 $71.98
Collage Decoration • Amazon Business $27.99 2 $55.98
ALEX Toys Craft Duct Tape Party • Amazon Business $27.95 2 $55.90
Elenco - Snap Circuits Kit - Multi • Best Buy Education $45.99 1 $45.99
JoyLabz - Makey Makey Invention Kit - Multi • Best Buy Education $45.60 1 $45.60
Artterro Wire and Bead Art Kit • Amazon Business $41.99 1 $41.99
Artterro Needle Felting Kit • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
ALEX Toys Craft Giant Art Jar • Amazon Business $19.60 2 $39.20
Artterro Art Dolls Kit • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
Artterro Creativity Kit • Amazon Business $32.98 1 $32.98
K'NEX 70 Model Building Set • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
LEGO Minecraft 21115 The First Night • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
K'NEX 375 Piece Deluxe Building Set • Amazon Business $27.16 1 $27.16
K'NEX Education - Intro to Simple Machines: Wheels, Axels and Inclined Planes • Amazon Business $26.01 1 $26.01
Woodland Animals Arts and Crafts Kids Sewing Kit • Amazon Business $24.97 1 $24.97
3D Pen Filament Refills - 1.75mm ABS 280 Linear Feet (20 foot each) Total 14 Different colors fun pack. 4 Glow In The Dark Colors & 175 FREE Stencils eBook Included. • Amazon Business $23.95 1 $23.95
K'NEX 35 Model Ultimate Building Set • Amazon Business $23.15 1 $23.15
Talented Kidz 8500 Premium Rubber Bands Mega Box Refill and Storage Organizer Bundle: Over 8000 Rubber Bands in 28 Colors, 500 S Clips, Charms and Beads. Organizer Included. This Is The Authentic Mega Box Organizer. Talented Kidz Exclusive! • Amazon Business $21.75 1 $21.75
Artterro Collage Jewelry • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
LEGO Minecraft 21114 The Farm • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Wool Felt Jewelry • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Artterro Wool Felt Bug Kit • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
White Mountain Puzzles Candy Wrappers - 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle • Amazon Business $17.71 1 $17.71
ALEX Toys Craft My First Sewing Kit • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
DIY Crafts (2nd Edition): The 100 Most Popular Crafts & Projects That Make Your Life Easier, Keep You Entertained, And Help With Cleaning & Organizing! • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
COM 2YR 75-99.99 COM GSP-R • Best Buy Education $14.99 1 $14.99
Knook Expanded Beginner Kit • Amazon Business $14.20 1 $14.20
Perler Beads 80-42935 Secret Life of Pets Fused Bead Bucket • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
LEGO Minecraft The Cave 21113 Playset • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Buffalo Games Vivid Collection: Butterflies Jigsaw Bigjigs Puzzle (1000 Piece) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Revell 1:48 P - 51D Mustang • Amazon Business $13.44 1 $13.44
Sewing School: 21 Sewing Projects Kids Will Love to Make • Amazon Business $12.75 1 $12.75
Creating Really Awesome Free Things: 100 Seriously Fun, Super Easy Projects for Kids • Amazon Business $11.51 1 $11.51
Darice Crafts Bead Kit Plastic Pony Bead Mega Critters Bucket • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Tape It & Make It: 101 Duct Tape Activities (Tape It And...Duct Tape) • Amazon Business $10.21 1 $10.21
Simple Scarves Made with the Knook (Leisure Arts #5779) (Now You Can Knit with a Crochet Hook!) • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Dishcloths Made with the Knook (Leisure Arts #5585) (Now You Can Knit with a Crochet Hook!) • Amazon Business $9.69 1 $9.69
ArtSkills Activity Bucket, 404 Count (AMYS-138) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Pepperell Pony Bead Lacing Cord Variety Pack, 60-Feet, Neon Colors • Amazon Business $6.66 1 $6.66
Lion Brand Yarn 601-650 Bonbons Yarn, Party • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Monster Tail Upgrade Kit - Blue Metal Hook • Amazon Business $5.98 1 $5.98
Rainbow Loom Tail Upgrade Kit - Metal Hook - Pink • Amazon Business $5.98 1 $5.98

Materials cost

$1,391.54

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $95.32

3rd party payment processing fee

$20.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,537.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$271.36

Total project goal

$1,809.09

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,809.09

8 Donors

-$1,809.09

Donations toward project cost

-$1,537.73

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$271.36

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