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Mrs. Comito from Des Moines, IA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Comito's classroom raised $199

STEM Building Bins

Help me give my students the opportunities for critical thinking, collaboration, and communication with STEM building materials.

This project expired on May 11, 2024.

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Mrs. Comito Howe Elementary School
Des Moines, IA Grades PreK-2

My Project

My students come to school ready to learn and explore! I would love to provide them with opportunities to explore different bins filled with STEM activities during learning rotations and free choice time.

Some major benefits of STEM bins are critical thinking, collaboration, and communication.

These activities will also provide open-ended and developmentally appropriate foundations for engineering in our classroom.

This project will allow my students to take ownership in their learning through exploration. My goal is to provide quality materials that keep their minds engaged in learning throughout the day, helping everyone feel successful!

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

28 students impacted 2 donors
Mrs. Comito Howe Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Des Moines, IA 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

28 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
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 2 $49.98
Learning Resources Candy Construction Building Set - 92 Pieces, Ages 4+,Toddler Learning Toys, Fine Motor Building Toy, Preschool Toys, STEM Toys • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
224 Pieces Creative Mosaic Drill Design Puzzle Set for Kids, Electric Drill and Screwdriver toy Tool DIY Educational Set, STEM Engineering Construction Projects for Boys and Girls Ages 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
PREBOX Flower Building Toys Set for Toddler Girls - Birthday Gifts and Fine Motor Skills Toys for Kids Age 3 4 5 6 yr, STEM Crafts and Build a Garden with Insects and Animals • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Wooden Blocks Stacking Toys for Kids, AULEGU Animal Balance Game for Toddler, Fine Motor Skill Toys for 3 4 5 6 7 Year Old, Farm Animal Shape • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$127.94

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $8.76

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$168.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$29.76

Total project goal

$198.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $198.38

1 Donor

-$198.38

Donations toward project cost

-$168.62

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.76

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 $0.00

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