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Ms. G from Orange TX is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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STEAMStation: Organized Creativity

Help me give my students a STEAM bin organizer that makes each item accessible for their tiny hands and encourages their curiosity.

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This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

Organizational strategies can greatly enhance the STEAM learning experience for young children. Daily routines help establish consistent routines for clean up and organization. This bin system will encourage children to participate in tidying up the STEAM center at the end of each session, teaching them valuable skills in organization and responsibility.

By implementing organizational strategies, I can create a supportive and engaging environment where young learners feel empowered to explore, create, and discover in their STEAM centers.

Accessible storage is vital to ensure that materials are stored at children's eye level and in containers that are easy to open and close independently. This encourages autonomy and fosters a sense of ownership over their learning environment.

This system will help introduce new materials and activities regularly to keep children engaged and curious. It will help rotate items based on their interests and developmental levels to provide new challenges and opportunities for exploration. For example, group together materials for building and construction in one area, while art supplies are in another. This allows children to easily find materials that align with their current interests and projects.

Clear bins or trays can help children keep their materials organized during work time. I will be using clear labels and visual cues to designate areas for different STEAM activities (e.g., building, experimenting, art). Colorful pictures or icons can help non-readers understand where to find and return materials.

My goal is to help empower young learners to explore, experiment, and innovate in our STEAM center, fostering a lifelong passion for inquiry-driven learning and equipping them with essential skills in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.

Ms. G
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Luxor Mobile 12-Section Modular Classroom Storage Cabinet, 28.75"H x 18.2"D, White (MBS-STR-21-12S) • Quill.com $919.99 1 $919.99

Materials cost

$919.99

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$963.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$170.08

Total project goal

$1,133.87

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$1,133.87

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