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Ms. Lester from Blakely, GA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Science-ologists We Can Become!

Help me give my students science materials that will help us build, learn and discover how science really works!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Lester's classroom raised $627

This project is fully funded

My Project

Our students are looking forward to being the best at everything. We focus so much on reading, writing, grammar and math that we often leave out discovery through science. Let's unearth this subject by becoming science-ologists!

We want to play while learning; and the best way to learn while playing is to open the science box.

The goal is to keep learning fun. No more humdrum and droopy eyes and loud blows. In this kindergarten class, we want to blow up the solar system inflatables and discover all of the planets and learn why many say there is no longer a Pluto. We can create models of dinosaurs and butterflies using the playdough. Can you imagine the excitement of looking through the magnifiers, goggles and microscope to see leaves, bugs, raindrops, earthworms and soil? We promise that no animals will be harmed in the development of our learning.

Let us build with the wooden parts to build our team working abilities and we will use the Magna Tile buddies to add to our knowledge briefcases. We can not wait!

Can't leave out the giant stencils and Science Is Simple book because we want science to become an everyday word in our vocabulary.

Kindergarten kids are special, but my kindergarten kids are my world. They meet and greet me every morning with hellos, hi's, hugs and smiles. They work so hard at being the best because THEY are the best.

My job is to prepare them for first grade and with these supplies, that is exactly what we will do.

We are ready to become kindergarten science-ologists. With your generous donations, our class of kinder students can continue their growth in being great people, smart learners and the best little scientists there ever were!

Project tagged as

Blakely, GA
Grades PreK-2
Early Development
Science
Traditional School
Lab Equipment
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Lester Early County 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.

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Nearly all 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

HBCU Alum 14 students impacted 7donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Lakeshore Create-A-Path Magnetic Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99

Colorations Wheat & Gluten Free Dough, 6 Classic Colors, ea 1.5 lb | Non-Toxic, Play Dough, Bulk Set, Sensory Kit, Party Favors, Classroom Pack • Amazon Business $59.98 1 $59.98

Learning Resources Colored Safety Goggles - 6 Pieces, Ages 4+ Classroom Accessories, Perfect For Kid's Science Experiments • Amazon Business $29.98 2 $59.96

Learning Resources Inflatable Solar System • Kaplan Early Learning Company $56.66 1 $56.66

Kaplan Early Learning All-Weather Tabletop Magnifier - Set of 2 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $44.96 1 $44.96

Guidecraft Nature-Inspired Branch Blocks Set - 36 Piece Wooden Building Blocks for STEM Learning and Sensory Play • Kaplan Early Learning Company $42.26 1 $42.26

Magna-Tiles Dashers - 6 Piece Set • Kaplan Early Learning Company $35.96 1 $35.96

Lakeshore Giant Stencils Box • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99

OrgMemory Animals Figures, 20pcs Insect Toys, Life Cycle of Action Model, Plastic Bug Figurines Toy, Early Educational Toys Science Project Christmas Birthday Gift for Kids (Set A) • Amazon Business $20.89 1 $20.89

GeoSafari Jr. My First Kids Microscope Toy, Preschool Science, STEM Toy, Gift for Toddlers Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99

Gryphon House Science Is Simple Engaging STEM Activities Book for Preschoolers • Kaplan Early Learning Company $17.96 1 $17.96

Materials cost			$458.60
Vendor shipping charges			$5.00
Sales tax			$31.64
3rd party payment processing fee			$6.88
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$532.12
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$93.90
Total project goal			$626.02
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$626.02
5 Donors			-$382.79
Donations toward project cost			-$336.62
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$46.17
Matching donations from our partners			-$230.00
Match offers toward project cost			-$195.50
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$34.50
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$13.23
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Science-ologists We Can Become!

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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