Help me give my students STEAM materials. I am thrilled to be setting up a K-2 STEAM room and curriculum at my school. Magnetic Tiles, Dominoes, Brain Flakes, KNEX, and Keva blocks will be used weekly.
I am absolutely thrilled to be leading the development of a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) room and curriculum for our K-2 students. This space will serve as an engaging, hands-on learning environment where young learners can explore, create, and grow through play-based, inquiry-driven activities.
STEAM materials are essential to fostering curiosity and developing foundational skills in our youngest students.
They offer opportunities to explore engineering concepts, collaborate with peers, and build critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a meaningful and age-appropriate way.
Our school is located in a rural community, and we operate with very limited funding both at the school level and within our broader community. Despite these constraints, we are committed to providing high-quality, innovative educational experiences for all of our students.
To bring this vision to life, we plan to incorporate versatile and engaging building materials such as Magnetic Tiles, Dominoes, Brain Flakes, KNEX, and Keva blocks into our weekly STEAM activities. These tools are not only fun but also invaluable in promoting creativity, teamwork, and spatial reasoning. This STEAM room will be a place where students' imaginations can thrive and where a love of learning is nurtured from an early age. I’m excited to see the impact this space will have on our students and their future learning journeys.
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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
2
$79.98
KNEX K'NEX Imagine Creation Zone Building Set, 417 Pieces - Elementary-Middle School - Kids
• School Specialty
$38.09
2
$76.18
Brain Flakes 2500 Piece Build 'n' Build Kit - A Creative and Educational Alternative to Building Blocks - Wheel Pieces and Special Parts Included - A Great Stem Toy for Both Boys and Girls
• Amazon Business
$69.99
1
$69.99
IRIS USA 13 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
1000 PCS Dominoes Set for Kids with Extra 11 Blocks, Wooden Building Blocks 10 Colors Dominoes Racing Tile Games Educational Toy for Kids Birthday Party with Storage Bag
• Amazon Business
$39.99
1
$39.99
Materials cost
$386.07
Vendor shipping charges
$13.61
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.79
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$435.47
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$76.85
Total project goal
$512.32
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$512.32
3 Donors
-$247.34
Donations toward project cost
-$225.24
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$22.10
match offer
-$247.33
Match offer toward project cost
-$210.23
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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