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Ms. Neeland from Lehi UT is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Nurturing the Desire and Drive for STEAM

Help me give my students the science experiences that will spark and nurture their curiosity for STEAM paths and the joys that come with hands-on learning.

  • $991 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

The thing I love most about my students is their curiosity. They love to ask questions and work through problems hands-on together. My students also are so willing to help each other when they see someone else is struggling or stuck on a problem. They also love to create and put their ideas down on paper or into some material form.

My Project

The past two years have taken away science learning for our students. I want my students to experience and enjoy science again. They love STEAM and have lots of curiosity to problem solve and work hands-on. They have a huge desire to work through their ideas and they want to create! With these materials like blocks and clay, my students could truly work through the 5E learning cycle of engaging, exploring, explaining, elaborating, and evaluating and have successful and meaningful learning experiences. They also could strengthen their social and collaborative skills that took a hit because of Covid.

Ms. Neeland
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Educational Insights GeoSafari Jr. Talking Interactive Globe with Talking Pen for Kids, Featuring Bindi Irwin, Gift for Boys & Girls, Ages 4+ • Amazon Business $142.61 1 $142.61
Digital Camera for Kids,hyleton 1080P FHD Kids Digital Video Camera with 2 Inch IPS Screen and 32GB SD Card for 3-10 Years Boys Girls Gift (Light Blue) • Amazon Business $29.99 4 $119.96
NEW SET! Wings of Fire 10 Books Set (Books 1-10) • Amazon Business $89.90 1 $89.90
Little Tikes Tobi 2 Director's Camera, High-Definition Digital Kids Camera for Photos & Videos, Green Screen, Selfies, Auto Timer, Tripod, USB, MicroSD- Stem Gift Kids Boys Girls Ages 6 7 8+ Year Old • Amazon Business $72.00 1 $72.00
Surlong Kids Camera Toy, Children Digital Video Camcorder Camera, 2 Inch 1080P Rechargeable Action Camera, Birthday Christmas Holiday Presents for 3-9 Year Old Girls and Boys (32G SD Card Include) • Amazon Business $23.26 3 $69.78
Learning Resources Botley the Coding Robot Activity Set, Screen-Free Coding Robot for Kids, STEM Toy, Programming for Kids, 77 Pieces, Ages 5+ • Amazon Business $49.37 1 $49.37
PicassoTiles 100 Piece Set 100pcs Magnet Building Tiles Clear Magnetic 3D Building Blocks Construction Playboards, Creativity Beyond Imagination, Inspirational, Recreational, Educational Conventional • Amazon Business $48.99 1 $48.99
STEM Master Building Toys for Kids Ages 4-8 - STEM Toys Kit w/176 Durable Pieces, Design Guide, Reusable Toy Storage Box Educational for Girls & Boys • Amazon Business $21.99 2 $43.98
Crayola Air Dry Clay, White, No Bake Modeling Clay for Kids, 25lb • Amazon Business $33.05 1 $33.05
Huaker Kids Building STEM Toys ,125 Pcs Educational Construction Engineering Building Blocks Kit for Ages 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Year Old Boys and Girls ,Best Gift for Kids Creative Games & Fun Activity • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Jasonwell STEM Toys Building Blocks - 168 PCS Educational Construction Tiles Set Engineering Kit Creative Activities Games Learning Gift for Toddlers Kids Ages 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Year Old Boys Girls • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Creative Arts by Charles Leonard Chenille Stem Class Pack, 4 MM x 12 Inch, Assorted Colors, 1000/Box (65490) • Amazon Business $13.29 2 $26.58
330 pcs Building Blocks, Educational Building Toys Stem Toys Building Discs Sets Interlocking Solid Plastic for Preschool Toddlers Girls and Boys by Winlip • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
C.R. Gibson United States Map Floor Jigsaw Puzzle Game for Kids, 74pc • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99

Materials cost

$800.18

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$842.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$148.62

Total project goal

$990.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$990.80

1 Donor

-$990.80

Donations toward project cost

-$842.18

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$148.62

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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