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Ms. Kathryn Garcia from Lorton, VA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Spark Curiosity and Ignite a Passion for STEM

Help me give my students materials for an unforgettable experience for all ages, packed with interactive games, hands-on activities, and playful learning. We want to reward our best estimation guesses with family games for prizes. Ignite a passion STEM!

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My Project

Your generous donation will transform our STEM night into a thrilling adventure of hands-on discovery and playful learning for students of all ages! Here's how your contribution will directly bring the fun to life.

STEM concepts will come alive.

Through maze-building, students will explore geometry, physics, and engineering principles tangibly. Estimation contests will sharpen math skills and critical thinking, while teamwork will build valuable communication and collaboration abilities.

Clay, Q-tips, and marbles will allow students to unleash their inner architects as they place clay and Q-tips to create pathways to make a maze. Tape and newspapers will take on a whole new life as students collaborate to construct sturdy structures and foster teamwork and problem-solving skills

Your donation will bring a touch of mystery and friendly competition with jars filled with all sorts of intriguing items including candy, buttons, beads, or even paper clips. Winners will take home a new game for their family to play.

Let's create a lifelong love for learning by making STEM fun, interactive, and accessible, By supporting this STEM night, you're not just providing materials; you're also planting the seeds for a future generation of curious minds and passionate innovators.

Ms. Kathryn Garcia Gunston Elementary School Grades 3-5

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More than a third 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
1000 Pcs Party Favors for Kids, Fidget Toys Bulk, Birthday Gift Toys, Fidgets Stocking Stuffers, Treasure Box Birthday Party, Goodie Bag Stuffers, Carnival Prizes, Pinata Filler Stuffers for Classroom • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
Lichamp Masking Tape 1 inch, 10 Pack General Purpose Masking Tape Bulk Multipack for Basic Use, 1 inch x 55 Yards x 10 Rolls (550 Total Yards) • Amazon Business $22.69 1 $22.69
Scotch 2090-24EP6 Blue Painter's Tape, 24 mm x 55m, 6-Pk. - Quantity 1 • Amazon Business $22.64 1 $22.64
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 3x3 in, 24 Pads, 2x the Sticking Power, Supernova Neons, Bright Colors, Recyclable • Amazon Business $21.37 1 $21.37
5 Pack Wooden Hexagon Puzzle for Kid Shape Pattern Block Brain Teaser Puzzles Wood Block Puzzle Geometric Tangram Puzzle Hexagon Wooden Puzzle for Jigsaw 3D Logic IQ Game Gift (Geometry) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Antner 30 Pack Oversized Dry Erase Pockets Sleeves Reusable Ticket Holders, Clear Plastic Sheet Page Protectors, Heavy Duty Work Pockets School Teacher Classroom Office Organization Supplies, 10 Color • Amazon Business $18.98 1 $18.98
Bunn 12-Cup Paper Coffee Filter Basket 1000/Carton (BUN39800R) • Staples $16.45 1 $16.45
Pressman Chess Game Set • Kaplan Early Learning Company $8.06 2 $16.12
UNO Card Game (2 Pack) • Amazon Business $12.58 1 $12.58
Pressman Classic Checkers Game - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $6.07 2 $12.14
Connect 4 Grab and Go Game (‎Original version) • Amazon Business $5.99 2 $11.98
KTRIO Sheet Protectors 8.5 x 11 inch Clear Page Protectors for 3 Ring Binder, Plastic Sleeves for Binders, Top Loading Paper Protector Letter Size, 100 Pack • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89
Crayola Air-Dry Clay - Bucket, 5 lb, White • Blick Art Materials $11.39 1 $11.39
Hasbro Gaming Connect 4 Card Game for Kids Ages 6 and Up, 2-4 Players 4-in-A-Row Game • Amazon Business $5.63 2 $11.26
Science Stickers, 200PCS Science Classroom Decor, Science Stickers for Teacher Students Kids Teens, Science Stickers for Water Bottles, Math Chemistry Physics Biology Gifts, Lab Science Decorations • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Berkley Square Neon Assorted Colors Stirrer Straws, 1000/Pack (1241202) • Quill.com $9.69 1 $9.69
Q-Tips Cotton Swabs, 750 Count (09824) • Quill.com $8.89 1 $8.89
50 PCS Math Stickers Mathematics Waterproof Vinyl Decals Math Stickers Unique & Fun Designs for Water Bottles Laptop Hydro Flask Notebook Scrapbook Luggage etc for Kids Students • Amazon Business $3.99 2 $7.98
Toysmith Classic Bag of Marbles • Kaplan Early Learning Company $3.56 2 $7.12

Materials cost

$289.14

Vendor shipping charges

 $11.16

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.34

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$334.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.05

Total project goal

$393.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $393.69

6 Donors

-$248.69

Donations toward project cost

-$211.39

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.30

match offer

-$145.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$123.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.75

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