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Mrs. Bhansali from Chicago, IL is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Squishy Circuits for Electric Fun!

Help me give my students a child-friendly and safe way to learn about electricity!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Bhansali's classroom raised $344

This project is fully funded

My Project

Young children are natural scientists, full of curiosity and eager to explore the world around them.

Squishy Circuits provide an exciting, hands-on way to introduce early learners to the fundamentals of electricity in a safe, engaging, and age-appropriate manner.

Using conductive and insulating playdough, children can create their own circuits, lighting up LEDs, powering small motors, and discovering how electricity flows—all through creative, playful exploration. As a STEM educator for four-year-olds, I strive to provide opportunities that make complex concepts tangible and accessible, fostering problem-solving skills, creativity, and critical thinking from an early age. However, access to high-quality, interactive STEM materials can be limited due to budget constraints. By supporting the purchase of Squishy Circuits for my classroom, donors will help equip young learners with the tools they need to engage in hands-on, inquiry-based learning that builds a strong foundation for future STEM success. These kits not only introduce electrical concepts but also encourage collaboration, experimentation, and perseverance—skills that are essential in any field. Your donation will directly impact my students by giving them a fun and memorable way to learn about science and engineering while sparking a lifelong love of discovery. Every contribution, no matter the size, brings us closer to making this opportunity a reality for these eager young minds.

Mrs. Bhansali Beard 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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More than a third 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

200 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Squishy Circuits Group Kit • Ward's Science $258.32 1 $258.32

Materials cost

$258.32

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$292.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$51.56

Total project goal

$343.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$343.75

1 Donor

-$343.75

Donations toward project cost

-$292.19

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.56

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$0.00

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