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Mrs. Spencer from Waterbury, CT is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Seeking STEM Supplies

Help me give my students supplies that will enhance STEM learning in Pre-K.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Spencer's classroom raised $942

This project is fully funded

My Project

Students as young as 4, are exploring Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math in the classroom. It is necessary to provide them with materials, at their level, to enhance this learning. The materials that I am requesting make learning in these areas play based and fun. My current headphones are many years old and require replacing. We use these on our iPads for math, and other curricular areas, learning games. The magnetiles and LEGO's correlate with our Building Study, as well as my ongoing STEM center. Students learn about shapes, design, and structures in a fun and age appropriate way.

Mrs. Spencer Rotella Interdist Magnet School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

18 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
AILIHEN Kids Headphones Bulk 10-Pack for School Classroom K-12, On-Ear Wired Headsets with Microphone & 85dB Volume Limited & Sharing, 3.5mm Jack for Chromebook, Computer, Laptop (Multicolor) • Amazon Business $74.68 2 $149.36
Creative LEGO DUPLO Brick Set • LEGO Education $99.95 1 $99.95
LEGO DUPLO Town Construction Site - 10990 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $70.16 1 $70.16
Lakeshore Magnetic Wonder Tiles™ - Vehicle Builder • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
LEGO DUPLO Wild Animals of South America - 10973 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $59.36 1 $59.36
Constructive Playthings Translucent Color Building Blocks, Light Table Manipulatives, 3D Shapes for Teaching Color and Math, 50-Piece Playset, Toddler Toys for 12 Months & Up • Amazon Business $59.34 1 $59.34
LEGO DUPLO Alphabet Town - 10935 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $53.96 1 $53.96
LEGO DUPLO Organic Garden - 10984 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $48.56 1 $48.56
LEGO DUPLO Santa's Gingerbread House Toy with Santa Claus Figure, Stocking Filler Gift Idea for Toddlers, Girls and Boys Age 2 Plus, 10976 • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Magna-Tiles® Cars Expansion Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 2 $29.98
LEGO - DUPLO Town The Bus Ride 10988 • Best Buy Education $19.99 1 $19.99
LEGO DUPLO Town Bulldozer Construction Vehicle 10930 Toy Set, Early Development and Activity Toys, Gift for Grandchildren, Toddlers, Boys & Girls Ages 2 Years Old and Up • Amazon Business $17.59 1 $17.59
LEGO DUPLO Town Truck & Tracked Excavator Construction Vehicle 10931 Toy for Toddlers 2-4 Years Old Girls & Boys, Fine Motor Skills Development and Learning Toy • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
LEGO - DUPLO Wild Animals of Africa 10971 • Best Buy Education $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$739.21

Vendor shipping charges

 $20.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$800.30

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$141.23

Total project goal

$941.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $941.53

1 Donor

-$941.53

Donations toward project cost

-$800.30

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$141.23

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