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Ms. Marla from Seattle, WA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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STEM and Fine Motor Exploration

Help me give my students items to learn about math and science in a fun and engaging way!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Marla's classroom raised $534

This project is fully funded

My Project

Hello! My class is a special education classroom in an elementary school. My project focuses on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and hands-on learning. We will use the small manipulatives to count and group, and the math game can be enjoyed by multiple students at once for a more fun way to learn, as well as encouraging social emotion learning at the same time. The handheld microscopes and geology kits will encourage exploration and wonder in science class.

Not only will your donation assist greatly in STEM learning, but we will use the ponchos and watering cans for an ongoing garden project to get students immersed in nature!

We will need rain protection in order to go outside in the pacific northwest year-round. There are other items to help with other occupational therapy needs, such as the "lab science" kit, tracing flash cards, and life skills support for a student who only likes mac and cheese and is learning to make and eat it independently.

Your donation is greatly appreciated and will be used to benefit students for many school years to come. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts and Happy Holidays!

Ms. Marla Bailey Gatzert Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Nearly all 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
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Geology Bundle – Including Rock Collection Box for Kids, Crystal Growing Kit, and Gemstone Dig Kit, Real Gemstones and Crystals, Science Kit for Boys and Girls (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $64.99 1 $64.99
Velveeta Shells & Cheese Microwavable Macaroni and Cheese Cups with 2% Milk Cheese (4 ct Pack, 2.19 oz Cups) • Amazon Business $5.39 10 $53.90
Illuminated Zoom Microscope • Nasco $16.96 3 $50.88
Lakeshore Geometry Light-Up Activity Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Learning Resources Silly Science Fine Motor Sorting Set, STEM Toys for Kids, Educational Toy, Preschool Fine Motor Skills, PreK Manipulatives, 55 Pieces, Age 3+ Gifts for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $22.49 1 $22.49
Lakeshore Find & Write Alphabet Cards • Lakeshore Learning Materials $21.99 1 $21.99
Constructive Playthings Translucent Pattern Blocks, Light Table Toys, Blocks for Light Panel, Light Up Tracing Pad Accessories, LED Light Board for Classroom Sold Separately, Set of 147 Blocks • Amazon Business $18.22 1 $18.22
Guinness World Records 2023 • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98
Dilabnda Watering Can for Kids, Beach Sand Toys Garden Play Time or Practical Use, Childs ABS Plastic Watering Can, Small Water Can Garden Tools for Boys and Girls, Set - 3pack • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
Lakeshore Translucent Color Chips - Set of 500 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $13.99 1 $13.99
Lakeshore Translucent Gems • Lakeshore Learning Materials $13.99 1 $13.99
Lakeshore Translucent Bugs • Lakeshore Learning Materials $13.99 1 $13.99
Kids Rain Ponchos, 3 Packs Portable Reusable Emergency Raincoats for 6-12 Years Old for Camping Hiking Traveling Backpacking • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Kids Rain Ponchos, 3 Packs Portable Reusable Emergency Raincoats for 6-12 Years Old for Camping Hiking Traveling Backpacking • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
BAKAM Wooden Multiplication Board Math Game for Kids 8-12, Math Manipulatives Set with 100PCS Flash Cards for Kids 6-8 Years Old, Montessori Counting Toy for Boys Girls Preschool Learning • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95

Materials cost

$379.32

Vendor shipping charges

$5.09

Sales tax

$33.19

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$453.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.99

Total project goal

$533.28

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$533.28

4 Donors

-$381.78

Donations toward project cost

-$351.78

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.00

match offer

-$119.43

Match offer toward project cost

-$101.52

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.91

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$32.08

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$0.00

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