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Mrs. Brandt from Linn MO is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Reading and STEM: Creating a Bright Future!

Help me give my students STEM supplies and books to help them develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

  • $345 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

My students are an amazing group of 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders who are full of energy and thirst for knowledge. They come from a variety of homes and lifestyles; from one bedroom rental property to family farms. They come from a small, rural community with a high poverty rate. Many students come to school to feel safe and loved.

The power of choice is wonderful and I think it would be great to be able to offer STEM activities in my classroom.

Over half of our students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. As a teacher in a low income school, it is hard to obtain the resources needed for my students to become successful learners.

My Project

Books, markers, magnets, tape and other supplies will be used for my students to read and to use logic while working collaboratively.

"Too often we give children answers to remember rather than problems to solve" -Roger Lewin.

My students need exposure to more literature. Combining literature with STEM projects is a unique way to allow students to feel successful. Students feel empowered by having some degree of choice and control of their learning. STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) projects will allow my students to think critically and solve problems. Students will have hands on learning experiences that will prepare them for their futures. STEM activities help my students feel empowered as their creative minds take over!

Mrs. Brandt
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Charles Leonard Dry Erase Lapboard Class Pack, Includes 12 each of Whiteboards, 2 Inch Felt Erasers and Black Dry Erase Markers (35036) • Amazon Business $22.02 1 $22.02
Officemate Assorted Heavy-Duty Magnets, Circles, Assorted Sizes & Colors, 30/Tub (92501) • Amazon Business $9.78 2 $19.56
Jetec 2 Pack Magnetic Marker Holder Dry Erase Organizer Magnetic Holder for Whiteboard, Glass (Blue) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Expo 81045 Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, 16-Pack, Assorted • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
The Most Magnificent Thing • Amazon Business $14.18 1 $14.18
Ricky, the Rock that Couldn't Roll • Amazon Business $13.78 1 $13.78
What Do You Do With an Idea? • Amazon Business $13.67 1 $13.67
Neenah Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", Heavy-Weight, White, 94 Brightness, 300 Sheets (91437) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Doll-E 1.0 • Amazon Business $11.97 1 $11.97
Rosie Revere's Big Project Book for Bold Engineers • Amazon Business $11.91 1 $11.91
How I Became a Pirate • Amazon Business $10.67 1 $10.67
Expo Dry Erase Marker (1974662) • Amazon Business $10.12 1 $10.12
Astrobrights Colored Cardstock, 8.5” x 11”, 65 lb/176 gsm, Eclipse Black, 100 Sheets (22024-01) • Amazon Business $9.62 1 $9.62
Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters: The Questioneers Book #1 • Amazon Business $9.33 1 $9.33
Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping Packaging Tape, 2 x 800 - Clear (3 Tapes) (1, Clear) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Ogrmar Refrigerator Whiteboard Wall Magnetic Memo Note Clip Metal Clip, 12 Piece • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
The Dot • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
The Robot Book • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
What Do You Do with a Tail Like This? • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
Post-it Flags Value Pack, Assorted Bright Colors, Stays Where You Place Them and Repositions as Needed, 1 in. Wide, 50/Dispenser, 4 Dispensers/Pk, FREE Flag+ Highlighter, (680-PPBGVA) • Amazon Business $7.69 1 $7.69
My Friend Robot! (Barefoot Books Singalongs) • Amazon Business $7.40 1 $7.40
The Wonky Donkey • Amazon Business $6.96 1 $6.96
EXPO Precision Point Whiteboard Eraser, Refill • Amazon Business $4.08 1 $4.08

Materials cost

$258.83

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$292.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$51.65

Total project goal

$344.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$344.36

10 Donors

-$339.13

Donations toward project cost

-$289.31

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.82

Matching donations from our partners

-$4.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$3.40

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.60

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.23

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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