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Ms. Hilary from San Francisco, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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STEM and Sensory Sensation!

Help me give my students opportunities to be intellectually stimulated, physically engaged, and express themselves through multiple modalities with these STEM and sensory materials.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Hilary's classroom raised $368

This project is fully funded

My Students

Students in my class are engaged, curious, empathetic, and creative. I am the 3rd-grade teacher at a K-5 Elementary School in San Francisco, California. My diverse students are joyful learners in this urban setting, and everyone brings something unique to the classroom community. We have a diverse range of languages, socioeconomic statuses, religions, ethnicities, and races. With your support, students can access education in a more rigorous, dynamic, and contemporary way.

Curious, enthusiastic, and creative, my students are eager to immerse themselves in any challenge and learning opportunity.

Artists, mathematicians, readers, writers, scientists, and superheroes- your donations will help them achieve and see success academically and socially.

My Project

These learning materials, sensory tools, timers, art supplies, and STEAM (STEM + Art) projects that I have selected will be used by and benefit the students in my class directly every day. Science projects using modeling clay and building blocks; community-building activities through games and challenges using bean bags and Legos; timers will be used for collaborative group work and time management; more choices and options for Fun Friday Free Choice, brain breaks, imaginative play, and fostering independence.

My bright and energetic learners seek hands-on, engaging, and challenging activities requiring materials and supplies that cannot be found in textbooks or workbooks.

With your help, my students can reimagine school in a fun, meaningful, and hands-on way.

Ms. Hilary Sherman Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

San Francisco, CA 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

15 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box 10698 Build Your Own Creative Toys, Kids Building Kit (790 Pieces) • Amazon Business $37.90 1 $37.90
Learning Resources Dive into Shapes! A "Sea" and Build Geometry Set, Back to School Games, Classroom Games for Teachers, School Preparation Toys, 129 Pieces, Ages 6+ • Amazon Business $23.98 1 $23.98
Hyper Pet Tennis Balls for Dogs, Pet Safe Dog Toys for Exercise and Training, Pack of 12, Green • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Busy Board Montessori Toys for Toddlers Sensory Toys Gifts for 1 2 3 4 Year Old Boys & Girls Preschool Toddler Activities Educational Travel Toy Learning Basic Dress Skills • Amazon Business $17.84 1 $17.84
Melissa & Doug Wooden Building Blocks Set - 100 Blocks in 4 Colors and 9 Shapes • Amazon Business $16.47 1 $16.47
Blovec Juggling Scarves for Kids, 30 pcs Square Dance Scarf Magic Movement Scarves Performance Props Accessories 24 by 24 Inch in 10 Colors • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Play-Doh Fun Tub Playset, Great First Play-Doh Toy for Kids 3 Years and Up with Storage, 18 Tools, 5 Non-Toxic Colors • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Sensory Fidget Toys Set,Stress Relief Kits for Kids Adults,Birthday Party Favors,School Classroom Rewards,Treasure Chest,Prize Box Toys,Carnival Prizes,Pinata Goodie Bag Fillers,Stocking Stuffers • Amazon Business $14.90 1 $14.90
6 Pack Small Digital Kitchen Timer Magnetic Back and ON/Off Switch,Minute Second Count Up Countdown (Multicolored) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Play-Doh Bulk Winter Colors 12-Pack of Non-Toxic Modeling Compound, 4-Ounce Cans • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Lsushine Craft Ink Pad Stamps Partner Diy Color,15 Color Craft Ink Pad for Stamps, Paper, Wood Fabric (pack of 15) • Amazon Business $12.59 1 $12.59
RaboSky Small Bean Bags for Tossing Game, Funny Mini Beanbags Toy for Preschool Kids Cornhole Toss Indoor or Outdoor, Cool Toddlers Game for Birthday Parties, Classroom, Christmas, Easter, Carnival • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
LEGO Classic Blue Baseplate 10714 Building Kit (1 Piece) • Amazon Business $5.99 2 $11.98
Crayola Air Dry Clay, Natural White Modeling Clay, 5 Lb Bucket • Amazon Business $11.49 1 $11.49
Melissa & Doug USA Map Wooden Puzzle (45 pcs) • Amazon Business $11.39 1 $11.39
WikkiStix Neon Pack of 48Art s and Crafts, Non Toxic, Waxed Yarn Sticks for molding and Sculpting. Made in The USA. Manipulative Toys Used in The Classroom, at Home and While Traveling. • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95

Materials cost

$255.39

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$23.37

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$312.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$55.16

Total project goal

$367.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$367.75

2 Donors

-$125.86

Donations toward project cost

-$118.36

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Matching donations from our partners

-$228.51

Match offers toward project cost

-$194.23

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.28

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.39

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$0.00

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