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Ms. Leavitt from Nashua NH is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Morning STEM bins

Help me give my students start their mornings off on the right foot with morning STEM bins.

  • 4 donors
  • $831 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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My Project

Morning STEM bins can be a valuable addition to a first-grade classroom for several reasons:

Engagement: STEM bins can capture students' interest and engage them in hands-on learning activities early in the day, helping to set a positive tone for the rest of the day.

Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills: STEM activities often involve problem-solving and critical thinking, which are important skills for young learners to develop. Morning STEM bins provide opportunities for students to practice these skills in a fun and interactive way.

Creativity: STEM activities encourage creativity and innovation as students explore different solutions to challenges or tasks presented to them. This can help foster a creative mindset from an early age.

Collaboration and Communication: Many STEM activities involve collaboration and communication as students work together to solve problems or complete tasks. Morning STEM bins provide opportunities for students to practice these important social skills.

Integration of Subjects: STEM activities often integrate concepts from science, technology, engineering, and math, providing a holistic learning experience that can reinforce concepts taught in other areas of the curriculum.

Differentiation: STEM bins can be easily differentiated to meet the needs of diverse learners in the classroom. Teachers can provide different levels of challenge or support based on individual student needs.

Hands-On Learning: Research shows that hands-on learning experiences can be highly effective for young learners, helping them better understand and retain concepts. Morning STEM bins provide hands-on learning opportunities that complement other instructional methods used in the classroom.

Overall, morning STEM bins can help create a dynamic and engaging learning environment in a first-grade classroom, promoting the development of essential skills and knowledge in science, technology, engineering, and math.

Ms. Leavitt
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Toysmith 80-Piece Marble Run • Nasco $21.21 3 $63.63
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toys for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Toys Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toys • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
Teling 16 Pack Double Sided Geoboard Math Manipulatives Plastic Geoboards with Rubber Bands Geometry Manipulatives Educational Toy for Geometry, Creativity, Fine Motor Skills (Simple, 6.3 Inch) • Amazon Business $21.99 2 $43.98
Rainbow Pebbles FunPlay Activity Set - 36 Sorting and Stacking Toys + 50 Activities + Messy Tray p- - Homeschool Kit for Kids • Amazon Business $35.67 1 $35.67
Edx Education? Early Math101 to go, Ages 5-6, Number & Measurement, 25+ Guided Activities (CTU38130) • Quill.com $35.09 1 $35.09
Coodoo Upgraded Magnetic Blocks Tough Tiles STEM Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls Learning by Playing Games for Toddlers Kids, Compatible with Major Brands Building Blocks - Starter Set • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
TOMYOU 400 Pieces Building Blocks Kids STEM Toys Educational Building Toys Discs Sets Interlocking Solid Plastic for Preschool Kids Boys and Girls Aged 3+, Safe Material Creativity • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Midwest Products Cork Board - 12" x 12" Sheets, Pkg of 2 • Blick Art Materials $13.71 2 $27.42
4 Pack Magnetic Drawing Board for Toddlers with Drawing Stylus 380 Bead Magnet Tablet Pad Erasable Reusable Writing Playboard Stem Magnet Educational Playset Open Ended Learning Kit (Red, Black) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Learning Resources Snap-n-Learn Alphabet Alligators, Fine Motor Toy, 26 Double-Sidedpiece, Ages 18 Months +, Multicolor • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
16 Reading Whisper Phones [16 Pack] Auditory Feedback Classroom Manipulative, Speech Therapy Toy Tool - Accelerates Reading Fluency & Pronunciation, Phonic Materials by 4E’s Novelty • Amazon Business $22.53 1 $22.53
Learning Resources Smart Scoops Math Activity Set Stacking and Sorting Toys 55 Pieces (LER6315) • Staples $22.27 1 $22.27
Coogam Wooden Magnetic Fishing Sight Words Game Learning Dolch Word Flashcards Montessori Educational Toy for Preschool 3 4 5 Year Old Kids • Amazon Business $21.98 1 $21.98
Juboury 1054Pcs Building Toy Building Blocks Bars Different Shape Educational Construction Engineering Set 3D Puzzle, Interlocking Creative Connecting Kit, Great STEM Toy for Both Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $20.98 1 $20.98
Aizweb CVC Word Game,Mini Pop Board Fidget Sensory Toy Pack for Preschool Kindergarten Classroom Supplies,Montessori Phonics Games Flash Cards,Education Reading Manipulative Spelling Learning • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Aizweb CVCC & CCVC Word Game,Mini Pop Board Fidget Sensory Toy Pack for Preschool Kindergarten Classroom Supplies,Montessori Phonics Games Flash Cards,Education Reading Manipulative Spelling Learning • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
hand2mind Learn My Letters Fine Motor Clips (95380) • Quill.com $17.09 1 $17.09
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
Coogam Wooden Short Vowel Reading Letters Sorting Spelling Games, Site CVC Words Learning Flashcards Alphabet Puzzle Montessori Educational Toy Gift for Kids 3 4 5 Years Old • Amazon Business $16.98 1 $16.98
Key Education 86-Piece Sentence Building for Kids, Toys for Speech Therapy, Sight Word Games for Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grade Classroom Must Haves, Speech Therapy Activities, Ages 5+ • Amazon Business $15.53 1 $15.53
hand2mind Mirror My Sounds Phoneme Set, Phonemic Awareness, Phonics Games, Letter Sounds, Phonics Flash Cards, Speech Therapy Materials, Phonics for Kindergarten, Toys That Help with Speech • Amazon Business $14.59 1 $14.59
Learning Resources Jumbo Tweezers, Set Of 12, Sorting & Counting, Preschool Science, Homeschool, Toddler Fine Motor Skill Development • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Pixel Art Challenge, 402 Pieces, Ages 5+, STEM Toys For Kids, Coding Basics For Kids, STEM Activities For Classroom, Medium • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49
Chivao 10 Sets Transparent Game Spinner Wheel Dry Erase Square Blank Game Spinners Erasable Game Spinner Board with Plastic Rotating Arrows Math Spinner for Game Prizes Teaching and Party • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Brainometry - 34 Pieces, Ages 5+ STEM Toys for Kids, Brain Teaser Toys and Games, Kindergarten Games • Amazon Business $11.19 1 $11.19
Learning Resources Feelings & Emotions Puzzle Cards, 48 Pieces, Ages 3+, Social Skills Toys, Speech Therapy Materials, Social Emotional Learning Toys and Games for Kids • Amazon Business $10.70 1 $10.70
hand2mind Mindful Maze Garden Pack, Finger Labyrinth for Kids, Mindfulness for Kids, Sensory Play Therapy Toys, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Social Emotional Learning Activities (Set of 2) • Amazon Business $8.39 1 $8.39
Officemate International Corp. 35710 Pushpins, Steel Point, 1/4-Inch Dia x 1/2-Inch L, 200/PK, AST • Amazon Business $4.19 1 $4.19

Materials cost

$649.58

Vendor shipping charges

 $16.31

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$705.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$124.52

Total project goal

$830.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $830.15

3 Donors

-$415.08

Donations toward project cost

-$352.82

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$62.26

match offer

-$415.07

Match offer toward project cost

-$352.81

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$62.26

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 $0.00

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