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Ms. Gallin from Aurora, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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STEAM for All-Creating, Building, Learning

Help me give my students meaningful STEAM materials to build creativity, critical thinking and collaboration skills.

  • $1,227 goal

This project expired on September 2, 2025.

This project expired on September 2, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

This project will provide engaging STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) materials that promote creativity, critical thinking, and hands-on learning in a meaningful way to help students spread kindness in their community. These tools will support students as they explore concepts through problem-solving and design and create cards and artworks to share with local organizations in need of the sunshine and joy chil.

Our students are inquisitive, driven, and full of potential.

They come to school eager to engage and excel. While many of them have limited access to educational materials outside of school, they consistently show a deep curiosity and a strong desire to learn.

These materials will help students engage with academic content in a meaningful and rigorous way, building skills in collaboration, persistence, and innovation. By expanding their access to high-quality learning tools, we’re giving them the opportunity to fully develop their potential and thrive in the classroom.

With your support, we can provide the resources they need to become confident learners and future leaders in STEAM and life!

Ms. Gallin Edna M Rollins Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Aurora, IL View local requests

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

500 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
PicassoTiles 6-in-1 World Famous Painting Puzzles Magnetic Cubes Toy_Building_Block, Spain Park Guell, Paris Eiffel Tower, Greece Santorini & More for Kid, Educational Art for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $29.54 6 $177.24
PicassoTiles 1” Magnetic Puzzle Building Cubes Blocks of Popular World Famous Art Paintings with Free Frame, Educational STEAM Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys Girls Toddlers Or Preschool Age Children PMC21 • Amazon Business $19.69 6 $118.14
Staples 30% Recycled File Folders 1/3-Cut Tab Letter Size Manila 100/Box (ST56675) • Staples $13.15 5 $65.75
Mr. Pen- Multipurpose Scissors, 8 inch, Pack of 4, Scissor, Scissors for Office, Craft Scissors, Scissors Bulk, Office Scissors, Sharp Scissors, Paper Scissors, Fabric Scissors, Adult Scissors • Amazon Business $7.84 8 $62.72
Kwik Stix Tempera Paint - Neon Color Class Pack, Set of 72 • Blick Art Materials $61.18 1 $61.18
GOTIDEAL 72 Colored Pencil Set with Case for Adult Coloring with Sketch Paper and Coloring Book, Artists Pencil Supplies Gift for Adults Kids Beginners Oil Based • Amazon Business $9.99 5 $49.95
Sportime Double Scooter, 2 Person, 27-1/2 x 13 Inches, Blue • School Specialty $41.02 1 $41.02
Roylco Weaving Baskets Class Pack - Pkg of 12 • Blick Art Materials $18.99 2 $37.98
Katamino | The Original Wooden Color Shape Pattern Puzzle Game for Ages 6+ | 1 to 2 Players | 10 Minutes • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener for Colored Pencils, Fully Automatic Robot Pencil Sharpener, Auto in & Out, Rechargeable Hands-Free Pencil Sharpener for 7-11.5mm Jumbo Pencils, Home, Classroom • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Maped Color'Peps Infinity Colored Pencils - Classroom Pack, Set of 144 • Blick Art Materials $30.25 1 $30.25
Melissa & Doug Jigsaw Puzzle Bundle (Dinosaur,Safari and Ocean) - Animal Puzzles, Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles For Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $30.14 1 $30.14
The Uzzle Stack Royale Board Game, Fast & Fun Family Board Game for Children & Adults, Color Block Puzzles Games for Ages 4+ • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
VOCOO Digital Kitchen Timer with 7.8” Extra Large Display, Magnetic LED Timer with 3 Brightness, 4 Alarms and 3 Volume Levels, Battery Countdown Count Up Timer for Cooking, Classroom, Home Gym (White) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
24pcs Mesh Zipper Pouch File Bags Puzzle Storage Bags, A3 17x12 Inches Large Reusable Zipper Pouches for Organizing Classroom Board Game Organization • Amazon Business $23.49 1 $23.49
Zopeal Plastic Storage Bins 10 Pcs Gray Pantry Organizer Bins Small Baskets Storage Containers for Home Kitchen (8 x 5.7 x 3 Inch) • Amazon Business $22.49 1 $22.49
5 Pcs Art Portfolio Bag 19 x 25 Inches Posters Organizer with Zipper and Handle Art Supply Bag and 5 Pcs A4 Pencil Bags 9 x 13 Inches Art Supplies Storage Bag for Large Posters Artwork Bulletin Board • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Melissa & Doug Suspend Family Game (31 pcs) - Wire Balance Game, Family Game Night, Family Activities, Games For Kids Ages 8+ • Amazon Business $18.04 1 $18.04
Gyotaku Fish Printing Replica - Painted Turtle • Blick Art Materials $17.00 1 $17.00
Gyotaku Fish Printing Replica - Grass Frog • Blick Art Materials $15.45 1 $15.45
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Yellowstone National Park Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle, 24 Pieces - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $15.14 1 $15.14
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Grand Canyon Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle, 24 Pieces - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $15.14 1 $15.14
Gyotaku Fish Printing Replica - Scallop Shell • Blick Art Materials $12.96 1 $12.96
My Art Book of Happiness (My Art Books) • Amazon Business $12.69 1 $12.69
Smarpau Pencil Pouch 24PCS, 9.3" x 4.7" Mesh Zipper Pouches for Organizing, Bill Size Waterproof Zipper Pencil Bags for Travel, Office, Home Storage, Black • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Mr. Pen- Mesh Zipper Pouch, A4, 6 Pack, Zipper Pouch with Label Pocket, Plastic Mesh Zipper Pouch, Large Mesh Zipper Pouch, Mesh Zipper Pouch Large, Zipper Pouch Bags, Board Game Storage • Amazon Business $7.84 1 $7.84

Materials cost

$990.55

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.13

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,042.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$183.98

Total project goal

$1,226.52

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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