Help me give my students Playstix, Tetris blocks, Straw Connectors, craft sticks, and containers to store everything in order to have access to STEM learning activities and work on problem solving.
I teach a diverse group of 25 kindergartners in a high poverty neighborhood. Every morning, my students enter our classroom with a lot of energy and an appetite for learning. I can see their eyes quickly scan the room to see what exciting learning opportunities await.
I teach at one of the most diverse schools in the country.
I absolutely love it! My students come from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds, but they all love to learn and experience new things. As their teacher, it is my goal to motivate my students and teach the whole child.
All of my kindergartners come from a wide range of backgrounds, languages, and academic abilities. Many of them come from families living in poverty and face various challenges. I teach English learners and students with special needs such as autism, ADD, and ADHD. All of my students come to school every day excited to learn. They are a great group of kids who love school and love learning!
My Project
STEM education will provide my kindergarteners with a strong foundation in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. I would like to provide my students with lessons and experiments that foster an interest in the area of STEM. My students will be the future researchers and innovators. I am requesting Tetris builders, Straw Connectors, and Playstix so that my students can engage in hands-on STEM learning. Every day, they amaze me with their curiosity and problem solving abilities.
STEM education that enables young minds to innovate and create is a priority in my classroom.
I am requesting a variety of builders so that my students will have opportunities to engage in real, hands-on building and creating. They will be able to research, work collaboratively, and problem solve. These are all skills that our future leaders must possess. The Sterilite containers will be used for storing all of the new STEM materials. All of the materials will also be used to make science and mathematics come alive in our classroom. Five year olds need to learn by engaging with concrete materials.
My students will be our future innovators, engineers, scientists, mathematicians, and computer scientists. All of my students will benefit from the use of all of these materials greatly!
Sterilite 19638606 Large Clip Box, Clear with Blue Aquarium Latches, 6-Pack
• Amazon Business
$17.44
2
$34.88
Wooden Tetris Puzzle 40Pcs Colorful Tangram Brain Block Intelligence Puzzle Toy Tangram Jigsaw for Preschool Children Playing
• Amazon Business
$6.99
4
$27.96
Popular Playthings Playstix (150 pieces)
• Amazon Business
$19.97
1
$19.97
Straw Constructor STEM Building Toys 300 pcs-Colorful Interlocking Plastic Enginnering Toys- Fun- Educational- Safe for Kids- Develops Motor Skills-Construction Blocks- Best Gift for Boys and Girls
• Amazon Business
$16.98
1
$16.98
200 PCS Colorful Craft Sticks Natural Wooden 4-1/2" Length Treat Sticks Great for DIY Craft Creative Designs
• Amazon Business
$6.99
1
$6.99
Materials cost
$106.78
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$9.77
3rd party payment processing fee
$1.60
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$148.15
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$26.14
Total project goal
$174.29
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$174.29
3 Donors
-$86.88
Donations toward project cost
-$74.30
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$12.58
match offer
-$86.88
Match offer toward project cost
-$73.85
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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