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Mrs. Ballou from Moseley, VA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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STEAM-sational Supplies

My students need STEAM supplies, such as straws, pipe-cleaners, feathers, and dominoes, so they can adequately build projects and learn how to work collaboratively as a group.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Ballou's classroom raised $236

This project is fully funded

My Students

Our school has a long history embedded into the community we serve. Students are excited to attend school where many of their parents and even grandparents went before them. I have an exciting opportunity to start a STEAM Resource program for the first time! When you walk into my classroom you won't see students sitting in desks diligently taking notes, but instead you'll see students brainstorming ideas, drawing images, building models, testing their solution, and more!

My students are spunky, inquisitive, and hardworking.

"I never knew school could be this fun!" a student shouted to a group member as they were working on a STEAM project. It is moments like these that push me to ensure that my students always have opportunities for hands-on, real-life learning experiences. It is wonderful donors, like yourself, that can help me to provide these experiences to our youngest learners!

My Project

STEAM challenges, activities, and projects allow students a creative space to learn individually and in groups. In order to help students stretch their creative thinking, they need supplies. It is amazing to see students brainstorm before and after seeing different types of materials they have access to. When students have a variety of materials, their creativity expands even more. The variety of materials requested in this project will ensure that my students are not limited by the materials that they have access to.

STEAM projects allow students to display their creativity as well as encourage tolerance of different learning styles.

An important part of STEAM projects is allowing students to work in a variety of groups. Students are able to learn from one another when they work collaboratively. This also gives them an opportunity to combine their brainstorming and create new ideas because as they say, two brains are better than one. I am excited to see how the students learn from one another as we discuss the outcomes of their projects.

Mrs. Ballou Grange Hall Elementary School Grades 3-5 Moseley, VA View local requests 750 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Scotch Magic Tape, 3/4 x 1000 Inches, Boxed, 24 Rolls (810K24) • Amazon Business $32.61 1 $32.61
Pipe Cleaners 2000 Pieces (12" long, 6mm diameter). Box of 20 Colors x 100 Chinelle Pipe Cleaners Per Color. Crafting Supply, Christmas Gift, or Surprise Present. Trader Street (TS11433) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Kirkland Signature Stretch Tite Plastic Food Wrap 11 7/8 Inch X 750 SQ. FT. • Amazon Business $13.30 1 $13.30
flic-flac 28pcs 12 x 8 inches (30cmx20cm) 1.4mm Thick Soft Felt Fabric Sheet Assorted Color Felt Pack DIY Craft Sewing Squares Nonwoven Patchwork • Amazon Business $12.88 1 $12.88
240pcs Authentic Basswood Standard Wooden Kids Domino Racing Toy Game • Amazon Business $10.89 1 $10.89
50-Pack KEVENZ 3-Star 40mm White Table Tennis Balls,Advanced tournament Ping Pong Balls (Tournament ping-pong Ball) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
eBoot 600 Pack Cotton Swabs with Bamboo Handle Double Head Cotton Stick • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
Ikea Soda Straws Flexible (600 Pack) • Amazon Business $9.45 1 $9.45
Craft Pom Poms for Craft Making,Hobby Supplies and DIY Creative Crafts Decorations,0.4 inch,2000 Pieces,Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Kangaroo Marble Set - 160; Marbles Game, in a Tin Box • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95
SOTOGO 450 Pcs Feathers Colorful Feathers Crafts For DIY Craft Wedding Home Party Decorations, 10 Colors • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
600 Pieces Mixed Self-adhesive Wiggle Googly Eyes DIY Scrapbooking Crafts Toy Accessories (Assorted Sizes) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Pencils Pre-sharpened No. 2 144/box 12 Boxes of 12 New Improved Eraser • Amazon Business $5.46 1 $5.46

Materials cost

$167.38

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$199.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.27

Total project goal

$235.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $235.16

2 Donors

-$102.94

Donations toward project cost

-$99.94

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.00

match offer

-$117.59

Match offer toward project cost

-$99.95

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.64

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$14.64

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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