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Mrs. Beaton from Scio, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sparking Curiosity, Creativity, and a Love for Learning!

Help me give my students the joy of learning and exploring through play

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Beaton's classroom raised $203

This project is fully funded

My Project

Learning through play is a powerful approach that fosters curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in children. By engaging in hands-on activities, students develop problem-solving skills, collaboration, and resilience—key traits for success in the 21st century. Incorporating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) activities into play-based learning further enhances these benefits by encouraging exploration, experimentation, and innovation. Whether building structures, coding simple programs, or conducting science experiments, children gain a deeper understanding of concepts while having fun. Play-based STEM learning not only makes education more engaging but also helps students build confidence in their abilities, setting a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

Mrs. Beaton Scio Central School Grades 3-5

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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 half 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

150 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box 10698 Building Toy Set, Toy Storage Solution for Home or Classrooms, Interactive Building Toy for Kids, Boys, and Girls • Amazon Business $31.99 2 $63.98
AFUNX Magnetic Tiles,102PCS Magnetic Building Blocks 3D Clear Construction Playboards, Inspiration, Creativity Beyond Imagination, Educational Magnet Toy Set for Kids with 2 Cars • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Coogam Wooden Blocks Puzzle Brain Teasers Toy Tangram Jigsaw Intelligence Colorful 3D Russian Blocks Game STEM Montessori Educational Gift for Kids (40 Pcs) • Amazon Business $8.98 4 $35.92

Materials cost

$139.89

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$171.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$30.35

Total project goal

$202.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$202.34

1 Donor

-$202.34

Donations toward project cost

-$171.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.35

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$0.00

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