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Mrs. Tye from Cottage Grove, MN is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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STEAM Soft Start for My Kinders

Help me give my students some new STEAM toys to explore and learn with.

  • $2,312 goal

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Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

Starting out our day with STEAM exploration as a soft start helps to regulate students' bodies and jumpstart their learning.

Kindergarteners need more time to play and explore with STEAM.

Starting the day with materials to explore and learn helps start our day off learning while playing!

The materials will be available to each student, providing a choice with unique STEAM exploration bins that include items such as magnetic tiles, wooden blocks, and other manipulatives.

Instead of coming to class and starting on a worksheet, my students will begin their day with choice STEM bin activities including robots, building materials, a light table with manipulatives, and more!

Mrs. Tye Crestview Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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Cottage Grove, MN View local requests

More than half 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Space-Saver Color-Changing Light Table • Lakeshore Learning Materials $499.00 1 $499.00
Comfyt White Dresser, Closet Organizers and Storage, Storage Cabinet Bins, Drawers, Toy Storage, 8 Shelf Wood Bathroom Office Kitchen Garage Pantry Organizer Chest Shelf Shoe Rack • Amazon Business $129.99 2 $259.98
Lakeshore Light Table Manipulative Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $119.00 2 $238.00
Unitek USB Charging Station for Multiple Devices, Charger Organizer Stand Dock with Dividers, Quick Charge 3.0 Compatible for Smartphone, Tablet, iPad and Other Electronics • Amazon Business $66.99 3 $200.97
SUNNY AUNTIE Magnetic Tiles 180 PCS+ 6 Figures+ Bonus Zippered CASE, Magnetic Tiles for Kids Toy for 3 4 5 6 7 8 Year Old Boys & Girls • Amazon Business $87.79 1 $87.79
Botleyr The Coding Robot • AKJ Education $40.14 2 $80.28
Gray Orange Wooden Building Blocks Set 24pcs, Wooden Blocks for Toddlers, Rainbow Sensory Toys, Wooden Toys, Preschool Wooden Stacking Toy for Kids • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Pixel Art Challenge, 402 Pieces, Ages 5+, STEM Toys For Kids, Coding Basics For Kids, STEM Activities For Classroom, Medium • Amazon Business $14.99 4 $59.96
2 In 1 Magnetic Color and Number Maze & Magnetic Drawing Board, Double-Sides Color Matching Learning Counting Puzzle & Drawing Magnet Board, Learning Activities Educational Toys for 3+ Boys Girls • Amazon Business $21.99 2 $43.98
Lakeshore Light Table Simple Words Tracing Tiles • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
FUN LITTLE TOYS 40PCS Wooden Stone Balancing Set, Wooden Building Blocks Sorting Stacking Toys for Toddlers Kids Rocks Montessori Baby Puzzle Game Preschool Sensory Educational Toys for Age 3 4 5 6 7 • Amazon Business $17.49 2 $34.98
JOYIN Alphabet Robots Toys for Kids, ABC Learning Toys, Alphabots, Letters, Toddlers Education Toy, Carnival Prizes, Christmas Toys, Treasure Box and Prize for Classroom • Amazon Business $33.97 1 $33.97
Veatree 206Pcs Magnetic Building Sticks Blocks Toys, Magnet Educational Toys STEM Toys for Kids and Adult, 3D Non-Toxic Building Toy with Storage Bag • Amazon Business $29.50 1 $29.50
Lite Brite - 214 Pieces • Blick Art Materials $27.99 1 $27.99
Rivajam Scavenger Hunt Game for Kids ages 4-8, Toddler & Family Find it Game with Dice, Nature Educational Outdoor Toys Family Games for Kids Learning, Indoor and Outdoor Home & Camping Games for Kids • Amazon Business $27.49 1 $27.49
48PCS Magnetic Blocks for Toddlers Toys, Large Magnetic Cube Toys for Sensory STEM Education Preschool Magnet Toys for 3 4 5 6 Year Old Boys and Girls, Compatile with Mine Magnet World • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Sensory Playtivity Sensory Discs, Set of 5 • School Specialty $24.74 1 $24.74
Yumiga Domino Train Toys 200PCS Dominoes Kids Games STEM Stacking Toys Toddler Montessori Toys Set Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls 3-12 Years Old (Blue) • Amazon Business $22.88 1 $22.88
Yumiga Domino Train Toys 200PCS Dominoes Kids Games STEM Stacking Toys Toddler Montessori Toys Set Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls 3-12 Years Old (Pink) • Amazon Business $21.88 1 $21.88
BIZYBOO - The Original Seek & Find Plush - Hidden Object Search Problem Solving Educational Matching Game for Kids 3 and Up - 2 Pack (GG & Toasty) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
BIZYBOO - The Original Seek & Find Plush - Hidden Object Search Problem Solving Educational Matching Game for Kids 3 and Up - 2 Pack (Aloha & Joy) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Mattel Games KerPlunk Kids Game, Easy-to-Learn Family Game for 2 - 4 Players, Don't Let The Marbles Fall • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
YUE MOTION Liquid Motion Bubbler Visual Sensory Timer, 2 Minute Liquid Timer– New Big Calming Sensory Bubbler Toy (Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Zygomatic Spot It! Classic (Pocket) - Fast-Paced Observation Game for The Whole Family! Matching Game for Game Night, Great Gift for Kids, Ages 6+, 2-8 Players, 15 Minute Playtime, Made • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$1,894.28

Vendor shipping charges

$12.42

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$28.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,965.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$346.78

Total project goal

$2,311.89

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$2,311.89

1 Donor

-$2,311.89

Donations toward project cost

-$1,965.11

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$346.78

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