My students are curious, creative, and full of energy! To nurture their love for STEM, I'm seeking hands-on tools that engage their minds while supporting their sensory and emotional needs. This project includes magnetic writing boards to strengthen fine motor and early literacy skills, K'Nex and ZOZOPLAY mosaic building blocks to encourage engineering and design thinking, and peg board art for spatial reasoning and pattern recognition.
"STEM turns curious kids into inventors, thinkers, and doers—because learning is way more fun when you're building, exploring, and making things move!" -Unknown
To ensure every student can thrive, especially those with sensory needs or attention challenges, I’m also requesting calming sensory fidget toys. These will provide quiet, soothing outlets that help students stay focused and engaged during STEM activities.
With these resources, students will explore science, technology, engineering, and math in a creative, hands-on way that meets them where they are—both intellectually and emotionally. Your support will help create a vibrant, inclusive learning environment where every child can build, explore, and grow.
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
ZOZOPLAY Kids Toys Mosaic Puzzle,490Pcs Building Blocks,Educational Toys with 6 Assembly Drawing,STEM Toys for 4+ Year Old(Small Cube)
• Amazon Business
$24.69
5
$123.45
ArtCreativity Mushroom Peg Puzzle for Kids with 10-Challenges - Fun Brain Teaser for Children - Arts and Crafts Creative Educational Learning Toy - Gift Idea for Boys and Girls
• Amazon Business
$17.63
5
$88.15
30 Pack Mini Magnetic Drawing Board for Kid(6 Colors), Keychain Clip Doodle sketch Writing Pad, Toy Bulk for Toddler Rainbow Birthday Party Favor Classroom Supplies Treasure Box Prize Goody Bag Filler
• Amazon Business
$36.98
2
$73.96
IRIS USA 19 Qt Stackable Plastic Storage Bins with Lids, 6 Pack - BPA-Free, Made in USA - See-Through Organizing Solution, Latches, Durable Nestable Containers, Secure Pull Handle - Clear
• Amazon Business
$33.40
2
$66.80
Huaker 88 Piece Magnetic Balls and Rods Set,Magnetic Building Toys Colorful DIY STEM Building Blocks Sticks for Ages 3+ Year Old Children Boy Girl Educational Construction Toy
• Amazon Business
$23.19
2
$46.38
K'NEX - Click & Construct Value Building Set - 522 Pieces, STEM Building, Creative Play Set‚ Ages 7+
• Amazon Business
$36.00
1
$36.00
Straw Constructor Toys STEM Building 600Pcs Toy Interlocking Plastic Engineering Thin Tube Blocks Educational Kit for 3 4 5 6 7years Kids Boys and Girls Gift
• Amazon Business
$22.99
1
$22.99
Triumph Sports Viva Sol Premium Bamboo Walnut Finish Hook and Ring Target Game for Use Indoors and Outdoors , 8.00 x 8.00 x 1.00"
• Amazon Business
$17.50
1
$17.50
Schylling NeeDoh Original - Sensory Fidget Toy - Assorted Colors - Ages 3 to Adult , 1 Count ( Pack of 1)
• Amazon Business
$3.44
4
$13.76
Materials cost
$488.99
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$7.33
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$526.32
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$92.88
Total project goal
$619.20
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$619.20
2 Donors
-$390.25
Donations toward project cost
-$339.21
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$51.04
Matching donations from our partners
-$220.13
Match offers toward project cost
-$187.11
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Rutkowski and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
