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Ms. Ayena from Chicago, IL is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Pre- K Hands-on Science Experiences

Help me give my students hands-on science experiences with living things by donating plant growing and insect life kits.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ayena's classroom raised $494

This project is fully funded

My Project

Our pre-k class includes learners ages 4-5 years old. Little learners require hands-on experiences, and science is no exception. Your donations will improve our science centers and enhance our small group science learning. The class will be able to experience real life observations and document what they are learning. The ant farm will be housed where our class pet resides (fish) and the children will view and journal the progress of the worker ants daily.

The plant viewer will be placed on one of our windows, accessible to all children so that they can plant, observe, and journal.

Safety items such as goggles and mixing tubes will be available for use in our science small group times.

Your donations will assist in providing real time hands-on learning in our STEAM centers. The products I have selected will help my students expand their knowledge of life science, physical science and earth/space science. By donating to our project you are helping the youngest scholars improve and solidify their foundational science skills.

Thank you for considering us!

Ms. Ayena Fort Dearborn Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters 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

20 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Butterflies in the Classroom Kit (with live caterpillars) • Carolina Biological Supply Company $73.71 1 $73.71
PRIMARY SCIENCE JUMBO MAGNIFIERS - STEM/STEAM LEARNING • Teachers' School Supply $49.99 1 $49.99
Ant Farm Kit Giant • Carolina Biological Supply Company $41.72 1 $41.72
PRIMARY SCIENCE SAFETY GLASSES 6 - STEM Learning • Teachers' School Supply $36.99 1 $36.99
28 Pcs Magnetic Bingo Wand for Kids Educational Learning 8 Inch Rainbow Magnet Wand with Magnet Bar Magnet Sticks Science Experiment Tools for Preschool Learning Toys Classroom Bingo Games, 7 Colors • Amazon Business $36.00 1 $36.00
Educational Insights Sprout & Grow Window Plant Growing Kit, Science Kit for Homeschool & Classrooms, Ages 5+ • Amazon Business $26.39 1 $26.39
STEM Science Kit: Amazing Scientist, Ages 6+ | Experiments For Kids, Chemistry Set, STEM Projects, Educational Toys • Amazon Business $25.73 1 $25.73
hand2mind Changing Seasons Sensory Tubes, Quiet Fidget Toys for Kids 3-5, Toddler Science Toys, Weather Toys, Calming Toys for Kids, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Preschool Classroom Must Haves • Amazon Business $22.34 1 $22.34
Insect Lore Butterfly Life Cycle Stages Figurines, 4 Per Set, 2 Sets (ILP4760-2) • Quill.com $21.68 1 $21.68
Ants for Kids: A Junior Scientist's Guide to Queens, Drones, and the Hidden World of Ants • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$339.54

Vendor shipping charges

$44.58

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$419.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.98

Total project goal

$493.19

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$493.19

1 Donor

-$246.60

Donations toward project cost

-$209.61

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.99

match offer

-$246.59

Match offer toward project cost

-$209.60

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.99

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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