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Ms. Porcelli from Summerville, SC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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STEM Bins - Fostering Collaboration Without Technology

Help me give my students STEM Bins to promote hands-on learning and collaboration. These bins will help students strategize and problem-solve together without the use of technology - fostering creativity and teamwork. Thank you for your support!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Porcelli's classroom raised $316

This project is fully funded

My Project

Dear Donors,

I am seeking your support to provide my students with STEM Bins - an engaging and educational resource that promotes critical thinking and collaboration.

These bins are filled with various building materials, allowing students to explore concepts through hands-on activities.

STEM Bins will give my students the opportunity to strategize and problem-solve together, fostering teamwork and communication skills. More importantly, these activities do not rely on technology and encourage face-to-face interaction as well as creative thinking.

My goal is to help create an enriching classroom environment where students can develop essential skills in a fun and interactive way!

Ms. Porcelli Sangaree Intermediate 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.

Summerville, SC View local requests

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
Mindware KEVA Brain Builders - Grades 2-6 - Kids • School Specialty $18.95 2 $37.90
GAMENOTE Clear Stackable Plastic Storage Bins with Lids,Stackable Containers,Toy Storage Organizer - 5 Qt 6 Pack - Small Tubs,Tote Box for Classroom,Sorting(12×7.2×5.1 in) • Amazon Business $30.98 1 $30.98
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toys for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Toys Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toys • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
LovesTown 209 PCS Wooden Pattern Blocks, Geometric Shapes Blocks Pattern Blocks with Cards Tangram Puzzles for Kids Educational Tangram Toys • Amazon Business $11.98 2 $23.96
600PCS STEM Building Toys, Straw Constructor Toys Up Grade Engineering Building Sets for Kids Develops Motor Skills and Logic Thinking, Fun Educational Toy Great for Gift • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 Building Toy Set - Featuring Storage, Includes Train, Car, and a Tiger Figure, and Playset for Kids, Boys, and Girls Ages 4-99 • Amazon Business $21.42 1 $21.42
Educational Insights Kanoodle 3D Brain Teaser Puzzle • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
VIAHART Brain Flakes 500 Piece Set, Ages 3+, Interlocking Plastic Disc Toy for Creative Building, Educational STEM Learning, Construction Block Play for Kids, Teens, Adults, Boys, and Girls • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Coodoo Upgraded Magnetic Blocks Tough Tiles STEM Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls Learning by Playing Games for Toddlers Kids, Compatible with Major Brands Building Blocks - Starter Set • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99

Materials cost

$216.20

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.79

Sales tax

 $15.24

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.24

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$268.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$47.38

Total project goal

$315.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $315.85

4 Donors

-$257.02

Donations toward project cost

-$225.97

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.05

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.83

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