Help me give my students STEM activity sets to teach creativity and problem solving.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Miller's classroom raised $334
This project is fully funded
Celebrating 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
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics are what students in my classroom need to explore the most. One way I can provide this experience is with STEM toys. During science and free choice time, I want my 3rd graders to be able to explore in a safe and comfortable way the ideas of building and the process of developing new skills. Marble maze tracks, tile building sets, and building kits are STEM toys that provide my students with many new skills.
STEM toys encourage children to think creatively, use their imagination, and solve problems.
They are designed to be both fun and educational. As my students use these toys, they will think they will be playing, but actually they will be building new skills to promote higher learning skills. Higher learning skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, and logical reasoning. They will also teach them to learn from failure, to adapt and rethink strategies, think outside the box, and adapt to new situations and problems.
STEM toys encourage teamwork, and to work together to solve problems. In my classroom, it is my goal for students to learn how to collaborate, communicate and compromise with others. These experiences will give them another way to practice and master how to work with each other.
My 3rd graders deserve opportunities to explore the world of STEM. They are excited to learn and explore new experiences, to improve their concentration, and to focus on a particular task. When these special students of mine play with these toys, they will be able to learn to concentrate better, block out distractions, and complete tasks by dedicating their attention to a particular project. This kind of play will really make a difference in their learning.
More than three‑quarters 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
UMYQAQ 100 Pcs Magnetic Tiles Building Block Set for Kids Clear Magnetic 3D Construction Playboards STEM Educational Magnet Building Tiles for Boys and Girls
• Amazon Business
$49.99
2
$99.98
Meland Marble Run - 132Pcs Marble Maze Game Building Toy for Kid, Marble Track Race Set&STEM Learning Toy Gift for Boy Girl Age 4 5 6 7 8 9+ (102 Translucent Marbulous Pcs & 30 Glass Marbles)
• Amazon Business
$37.79
2
$75.58
STEM Master - Educational Building Blocks Kit, 176 Pieces, Ages 4-8
• Amazon Business
$13.77
2
$27.54
Problem-Solving Ninja: A STEM Book for Kids About Becoming a Problem Solver (Ninja Life Hacks)
• Amazon Business
$12.91
2
$25.82
Materials cost
$228.92
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$20.95
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.43
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$283.30
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$49.99
Total project goal
$333.29
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$333.29
2 Donors
-$222.18
Donations toward project cost
-$188.86
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$33.32
match offer
-$111.11
Match offer toward project cost
-$94.44
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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