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Mrs. Crosby from Monroe, LA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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STEM Explorers: Tools for Learning and Discovery!

Help me give my students essential STEM activities, classroom supplies like pencils, crayons, and dry-erase markers, and a refrigerator for preserving science investigation materials.

  • $1,230 goal

This project expired on May 31, 2025.

This project expired on May 31, 2025.

My Project

I teach an incredible group of third graders at a Title I school, where my students come to class each day eager to learn, explore, and grow. They are curious, hands-on learners who thrive when given opportunities to engage in interactive and meaningful experiences. This project will provide essential STEM activities that will spark their creativity and critical thinking skills, along with basic classroom supplies like pencils, crayons, and dry-erase markers to support daily learning.

The refrigerator will allow us to properly store materials for science investigations, ensuring that experiments are engaging and effective.

My goal is to create an enriching environment where my students have the tools they need to succeed, regardless of financial barriers. These young scholars are bright, determined, and full of potential, and with the right resources, they can achieve amazing things.

Mrs. Crosby Jack Hayes Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Monroe, LA 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

68 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
EUHOMY Mini Fridge with Freezer, 3.2 Cu.Ft Compact Refrigerator with freezer, 2 Door Mini Fridge with freezer For Dorm/Bedroom/Office/Apartment- Food Storage or Drink Beer(New Silver) • Amazon Business $188.99 1 $188.99
ThinkFun Gravity Maze Marble Run Brain Game and STEM Toy for Boys and Girls Age 8 and Up: Toy of the Year Award Winner • Amazon Business $24.72 3 $74.16
Cheez-It Baked Snack Crackers, Pack of 45 • School Specialty $49.12 1 $49.12
Crayola Classpack Crayons 800/Box (52-8016) • Staples $48.43 1 $48.43
Staples White Box 8.5 x 11 Copy Paper 20 lbs. 92 Brightness White 5000 Sheets/Carton (324791/200230) • Staples $47.82 1 $47.82
Magnetic Tiles Building Blocks - 113pcs Advanced Set - STEM Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls -Strongest Magnets - Includes 13 Piece Insert Alphabet Cards - Learning by Playing • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Fine Tip, Assorted, 36/Pack (2138424) • Quill.com $36.99 1 $36.99
JOLLY RANCHER, KIT KAT and REESE'S Assorted Flavored Snack Size, Candy Party Pack, 34.19 oz (HEC93942) • Quill.com $34.99 1 $34.99
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes Bundle, Home Apartment Dorm Room Essentials and Cleaning Supplies, All Purpose Cleaner, Multi-surface Cleaning Wipes, Multi-Scent Sanitizing Wipes Bundle, 80 Count (4pk) • Amazon Business $14.97 2 $29.94
It's Academic Crayon Box with Hinged Lid and Snap Closure, Clear, Purple, and Green Plastic, 16-Pack (Colors May Vary) • Amazon Business $14.80 2 $29.60
Raymond Geddes Miles O'Smiles Tip Topz Number 2 Pencils For Kids With Pencil Toppers (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $29.00 1 $29.00
Lysol Disinfectant Spray, Sanitizing and Antibacterial Spray, For Disinfecting and Deodorizing, Lemon Breeze, 19 Fl Oz (Pack of 2), Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $9.65 3 $28.95
330 pcs Building Blocks, Educational Building Toys Stem Toys Building Discs Sets Interlocking Solid Plastic for Preschool Toddlers Girls and Boys by Winlip • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Fruit by the Foot Fruit Flavored Snacks, Starburst, Variety Pack, 6 ct (Pack of 8) • Amazon Business $23.92 1 $23.92
Amazon Basics Woodcased Classroom #2 Pencils with Erasers, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead, Value Pack of 30 count, Orange • Amazon Business $4.49 5 $22.45
A Day With No Words (neurodiversity hardcover picture book; social emotional learning; underrepresented authors) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
Browndages: Assorted SKIN TONE Bandages (20 count, latex free adhesive wound care) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $4.00 5 $20.00
A Kids Book About Trauma - social emotional learning collection (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
A Kids Book About Empathy - social emotional learning collection (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
A Kids Book About Anxiety - social emotional learning collection (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
Astrobrights Colored Paper, 24 lbs., 8.5" x 11", Tropical Colors, 500 Sheets/Ream (91665) • Quill.com $19.97 1 $19.97
20 Pcs Cool Fidget Spinners for Kids Adults Boys Girls,Sensory Hand Fidget Pack,Stress Anxiety ADHD Relief Fidgets Toy,Party Favors,Birthday Gifts,Goodie Bag Stuffers,Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Scientoy Fidget Toy Set, 35 Pcs Sensory Toy for ADD, OCD, Autistic Children, Adults, Anxiety Autism to Stress Relief and Anti Anxiety with Motion Timer, Perfect for Classroom Reward with Gift Box • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
Hot Chips Variety Pack - Takis Fuego, Flamin' Hot Cheetos, and Chester's Hot Fries Pack of 12 with a Mystery Item, Perfect Snack with a Surprise • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Paper Mate InkJoy Retractable Gel Pens Medium Point 0.7mm Assorted Ink 14/Pack (1951636) • Staples $14.61 1 $14.61
Como Yo / Like Me SPANISH Edition (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 1 $12.00
Paper Mate Flair Felt Pens, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Assorted Ink, Dozen (74423) • Quill.com $8.59 1 $8.59

Materials cost

$916.44

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.91

Sales tax

 $80.19

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,045.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$184.46

Total project goal

$1,229.75

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