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Mrs. Matasavage from Belton, SC is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sparking Creativity and Innovation with Makey Makeys!

Help me give my students become inventors and problem-solvers by bringing interactive technology into our classroom with Makey Makeys!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Matasavage's classroom raised $225

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are naturally curious, creative, and full of big ideas-but they don't always have access to the tools that allow them to explore the world of technology and invention. That's why I'm asking for your help in bringing Makey Makey invention kits into our classroom!

Makey Makeys turn everyday objects-like bananas, Play-Doh, or even graphite drawings- into touchpads that control computers.

With these kits, my students will be able to build their own video game controllers, musical instruments, or interactive art projects, all while learning the basics of circuits, conductivity, coding, and engineering.

We'll use the kits for hands-on STEM projects that foster collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking. These experiences make science and technology engaging and accessible, especially for students who might not see themselves as "tech-savvy" yet.

Your support will put powerful tools in the hands of young innovators and give them the confidence to explore, experiment, and imagine new possibilities. With Makey Makeys, we’re not just learning—we’re inventing the future.

Thank you for believing in our students!

Mrs. Matasavage Belton Preparatory Academy Grades 3-5

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

300 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Makey Makey STEM Kit from Joylabz, Educational Science Kits, 1000s of Engineering and Computer Coding Activities, Hands-on Technology Learning Fun, Engineering Kits for Kids, STEM Kits • Amazon Business $49.45 3 $148.35

Materials cost

$148.35

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$10.46

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.23

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$191.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$33.71

Total project goal

$224.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$224.75

2 Donors

-$224.75

Donations toward project cost

-$191.04

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.71

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$0.00

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