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Mrs. Hirschmiller from El Cajon, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sparkly Scientists Need Tools

Help me give my students lab coats, glitter, glue, baking soda, vinegar, dish soap, and mason jars for colorful science experiments that engage their minds and their imaginations!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Hirschmiller's classroom raised $300

This project is fully funded

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Transitional Kindergarteners are curious, hands-on learners. They are curious about the world and how things move, change, and work. Science experiments are the perfect activity to help spark their imaginations and get them to think about the why behind the actions and reactions that they observe in the world around them.

Your donation to this project will help the transitional kindergarteners explore why soap works, how to make glittery fireworks and super science glitter jars, how a vortex forms, how temperature affects movement of molecules, and chemicals combine to create fascinating reactions.

Sometimes all it takes to spark a child's interest in science is a simple exploration in the classroom. As soon as we have the chance, will put on our lab coats and get to work making super science glitter jars with water, oil, glitter, and food coloring. Instead of just telling students how soap works to eliminate germs, they can can see it in action with the glitter and dish soap. Instead of describing a vortex to them, they make one with the glitter infused water and water bottles. Instead of talking about how chemicals react, they will create our own chemical reactions to form volcanoes and sparkly fireworks with glitter, baking soda and vinegar. With your help, they will have the opportunity to wear the uniform, hypothesize, experiment, observe, and document just like REAL scientists do.

Mrs. Hirschmiller Johnson Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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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

24 students impacted 7donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
KAMOTA DIY Glass Mason Jars With Bands, 8 oz, Ideal for Jam, Spice, Honey, Wedding , Shower Favors, 12 PACK, Extra 12 Regular Lids & 20 Whiteboard Labels • Amazon Business $16.99 3 $50.97
Unittype 6 Sets 18 Pcs White Kids Lab Coats Bulk Children Girl Doctor Scientist Costume Lab Coat with Goggles Card Holder (Small) • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Elmer's Liquid School Glue, Washable, 4 Ounces Each, 12 Count - Great for Making Slime • Amazon Business $6.17 3 $18.51
Food Coloring Set - 12 Food Grade Vibrant Food Dye Cherrysea Tasteless Liquid Color for Cake Decorating, Baking, Easter Egg, Icing, Fondant, Cooking, Slime Making DIY Supplies Kit - 0.35 Fl. oz (10 ml)/Bottles • Amazon Business $8.98 2 $17.96
Pure Life, Purified Water, 8 Fl Oz, Plastic Bottled Water, 24 Pack • Amazon Business $3.67 3 $11.01
Fine Glitter for Epoxy Resin, Set of 45 Colors, Estanoite Extra Fine Craft Glitter Powder, Assorted Nail Arts Glitter, Cosmetic Glitter for Body Face Hair Eye, Bulk Glitter for Tumbler Candle Making • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
36 Colors Glitter Set for Resin, Audab Fine Glitter Craft Glitter Powder Assorted Resin Glitter Cosmetic Nail Glitter for Hair, Face, Body Makeup, Slime, Resin Tumblers, Epoxy Molds • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
LEOBRO Glitter, 18 Pack Fine Glitter, Craft Glitter Powder Shake Jar, Multi Assorted Set Extra Fine Glitter for Resin Art Crafts Tumbler Scrapbook Jewelry Making, Body Face Hair Glitter, 15g/ Bottle, • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
LEOBRO Glitter, Fine Glitter for Resin, Set of 32 Colors Glitter, Extra Fine Resin Glitter Powder, Craft Glitter for Epoxy Resin, Assorted Body Face Hair Glitter Bulk, Christmas Glitter Tumbler Crafts • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
Holographic Chunky Glitter, Set of 36 Colors Craft Glitter Sparkle Sequins, Cosmetic Glitter Flake for Epoxy Resin, Body, Face, Eye, Nail Arts, Slime Making, Wedding Festival Party Decoration • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Dawn Platinum Dishwashing Liquid Dish Soap, Refreshing Rain Scent, 32.7 fl oz • Amazon Business $5.84 1 $5.84
White Vinegar 473 mL • Carolina Biological Supply Company $4.36 1 $4.36
Crisco Pure Vegetable Oil, 16 Fluid Ounce • Amazon Business $3.24 1 $3.24
365 by Whole Foods Market, Baking Soda, 16 Ounce • Amazon Business $1.79 1 $1.79

Materials cost

$193.62

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $17.72

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$254.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.86

Total project goal

$299.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $299.05

6 Donors

-$88.23

Donations toward project cost

-$88.23

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$195.25

Match offer toward project cost

-$165.96

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.29

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$15.57

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 $0.00

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