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Ms. Kress from Bethel AK is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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STEAM Toys for Tiny Minds

Help me give my students STEM toys and birthday celebration gifts to brighten their day.

  • 3 donors
  • $413 still needed

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My Project

I am fortunate to work with some of the most unique and special students. Our classroom is filled with students with varying levels of needs. Whether teaching students their ABCs and numbers, how to stand or walk for the first time independently, or how to appropriately play with each other, my staff and I strive to make our preschool classroom fun and educational to each student’s specific needs.

Introducing STEM toys into our preschool classroom is a wonderful opportunity to enhance the learning journey for our young students.

STEM toys, such as Snap Bots, engage them in hands-on-exploration. Coding toys provide them opportunities to problem solve and learn to communicate together. Lastly, building toys allow them to create and learn through trial and error. These educational tools create a playful environment that makes learning science, technology, engineering, and math enjoyable and accessible.

Ms. Kress
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
24pc Jumbo Blocks Preschool Set - 8" and 4" Large Building Blocks for Toddlers - Stackable - Creative and Educational Development for Children by Kids Adventure • Amazon Business $43.78 2 $87.56
Learning Resources 1-2-3 Build It! Rocket, Train, Helicopter, 17 Pieces • Amazon Business $23.99 3 $71.97
Learning Resources Code & Go Robot Mouse - 31 Pieces, Ages 4+, Coding STEM Toys, Screen-Free Coding Toys for Kids, for Kids • Amazon Business $29.27 2 $58.54
Lakeshore Snap-Bots • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Barcaloo 194 Piece Building Bricks Accessories Kit - Pirate Ship Parts & Pieces Set with Boats, Treasure, Weapons, Plants & Wildlife Parts - Building Block Accessory Set, Compatible with Major Brands • Amazon Business $22.98 1 $22.98
LeapFrog Learn and Groove Rainbow Lights Piano, Multicolor • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Learning Resources Coding Critters Go Pets Scrambles the Fox, Screen-Free Early Coding Toy For Kids, Interactive STEM Coding Pet, 14 Pieces, Ages 4+ • Amazon Business $19.19 1 $19.19
Learning Resources Coding Critters Go Pets Dipper the Narwhal - 14 Pieces, Ages 4+ Screen-Free Early Coding Toy For Kids, Interactive STEM Coding Pet, Toddler Learning Toys • Amazon Business $17.59 1 $17.59
Learning Resources Coding Critters Go Pets Dart the Chameleon, Screen-Free Early Coding Toy For Kids, Interactive STEM Coding Pet, Ages 4+ • Amazon Business $16.49 1 $16.49
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Bridge Builders - STEM Toys and Kits for Kids Ages 5+, STEM Learning Games,Stocking Stuffers for Kids • Amazon Business $15.29 1 $15.29
LEGO Classic Green Baseplate, Square 32x32 Stud Foundation to Build, Play, and Display Brick Creations, Great for Grassy Nature Landscapes, 11023 • Amazon Business $5.99 2 $11.98

Materials cost

$391.57

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.50

Sales tax

 $5.87

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$435.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.91

Total project goal

$512.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $512.72

2 Donors

-$75.00

Donations toward project cost

-$63.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

Young Sheldon on CBS match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

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 $412.72

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