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Mr. Rodriguez from Chicago, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sphero! A Fun Classroom Hero!

Help me give my students 6 different Sphero's that can stimulate creative minds using while having fun.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Rodriguez's classroom raised $489

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 Students

Our students are motivated by the cool things they can do using technology. Our students will begin learning about coding this year. They are thrilled and eager to learn how to code using cool devices like the Sphero. The majority of our students are low-income and never have the opportunity to use new coding devices and are rarely exposed to learning opportunities that relate to technology education.

Our students are fascinated and hopeful to learn coding while having fun with a Sphero.

We are transitioning into a technology driven school and want to motivate our kids with learning opportunities that are enjoyable. We appreciate all the support and thank all of you for your generosity.

My Project

Last year our school began implementing STEM activities. Our students haven't had the opportunity to implement their critical thinking using technology. I want to provide our school with learning opportunities using the 6 different types of Spheros that we requested. We want our students imagination to flourish with the activities that we can implement with the Sphero. They've watched videos and are eager to have a Sphero to work with in our classes.

The donations that we receive motivate our students and provide them with opportunities to apply life-long skills like team-building, problem-solving, critical thinking, and social skills.

Learning to code can lead our students to pursue possible careers in technology. It can ignite other interests that relate to skills that are learned during these activities.

Mr. Rodriguez Reinberg Elementary School Grades 6-8

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

750 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sphero Mini Activity Kit: App-Controlled Robotic Ball and 55 Piece STEM Learning Construction Set, Play, Learn, Code, Ages 5 and up • Amazon Business $79.99 2 $159.98
Sphero Mini Soccer: App-Controlled Robot Ball, Stem Learning & Coding Toy, Ages 8 & Up • Amazon Business $49.99 2 $99.98
Sphero Ollie Darkside App Controlled Robot • Amazon Business $45.98 1 $45.98
Sphero Orbotix 1B01RW1 Ollie App-Controlled Robot • Amazon Business $35.79 1 $35.79
Hexnub Protective Carry Case for Sphero Mini Ball Stem Coding Robot and Accessories Hard Shell Shock Resistant Organizer Three Awesome Colors - Black • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Hexnub Protective Carry Case for Sphero Mini Ball Stem Coding Robot and Accessories Hard Shell Shock Resistant Organizer Three Awesome Colors - Red • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Hexnub Protective Carry Case for Sphero Mini Ball Stem Coding Robot and Accessories Hard Shell Shock Resistant Organizer Three Awesome Colors - Blue • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$379.69

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$415.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.30

Total project goal

$488.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$488.69

3 Donors

-$488.69

Donations toward project cost

-$415.39

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$73.30

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$0.00

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