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Mrs. White from Visalia, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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STEM & Create: Building Brighter Minds

Help me give my students STEM building kits and art supplies to support hands-on learning, creativity, and personal growth through fun activities that build confidence, problem-solving, and teamwork.

  • $523 goal

This project expired on September 30, 2025.

This project expired on September 30, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate 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

Help me give my students creative STEM experiences that support their learning goals through building materials and art supplies!

My students are curious, hands-on learners who thrive when they can create, explore, and problem-solve.

I want to give them opportunities to engage in meaningful STEM activities that not only build academic skills, but also support their personal learning goals—whether it’s improving focus, collaborating with others, or building perseverance.

With your support, I plan to create a hands-on STEM and art station filled with materials like magnetic tiles, engineering building kits, LEGO supplies, STEM task cards, paints, markers, and craft supplies. These tools will allow students to design, build, and express their ideas while developing skills in critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork.

Your donation will give my students the chance to learn through play and discovery, and help every child feel successful and empowered in their own unique way.

Mrs. White Manuel F Hernandez 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.

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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

30 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dinosaur Toys Magnetic Blocks-Build Mine Magnet World Volcano Edition Kids Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls Building Blocks Toddler Toys Games Through Jurassic Learning Sensory Toys Gifts • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Engineer-A-Coaster Activity Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Mr. Sketch Scented Marker Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 22 • Blick Art Materials $14.21 3 $42.63
Building Brick STEM Challenge Kit - Pre K-Gr. 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
10 Pack Activity Plastic Art Tray,Colorful Arts and Crafts Organizer Tray,Multicolor Serving Organizer Tray for DIY Projects,Painting,Beads,Home,School • Amazon Business $12.99 3 $38.97
Magnetic Blocks-Build Mine Magnet World Frozen Edtion,Toys for Girls Age 3 4 5 6 7 8 Princess Castle STEM Sensory Kids Games Toys for Toddler Christmas Birthday Gifts for 3+ Years Old Girls & Boys • Amazon Business $34.19 1 $34.19
BrainSpark 100PCS Magnetic Pixel Cubes World Pack Edition Magnet Building Blocks STEM Montessori Stacking Toys for Toddlers Construction Toy Fidget Boys Girls Ages 3-9 • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Magnetic Blocks-Build Mine Magnet World Pickaxe Edition Mine Pickaxe Caverns Kids Games Toddler Toys Magnetic Tiles for Boys & Girls Age 3-4 4-5 6-8, Sensory Outdoor Toys for Kids for 3+ • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Kwik Stix Tempera Paint - Set of 24, Kwik Stix, Assorted • Blick Art Materials $24.71 1 $24.71
Kwik Stix Tempera Paint - Set of 14, Global Skin Tone Colors • Blick Art Materials $14.82 1 $14.82
UCEC Craft Scissors Decorative Edge, Craft Scissors, Zig Zag Scissors, Decorative Scissors, Scrapbook Scissors, Pattern Scissors For Kids Adults, Fancy Scissors, Crazy Scissors For Crafting, 8 Pack • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89

Materials cost

$370.16

Vendor shipping charges

$4.50

Sales tax

$33.87

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$444.08

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$78.37

Total project goal

$522.45

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