Help me give my students a hands-on STEM experience that supports mental health, movement, and curiosity through hydroponic gardens, Spheros, mazes, Strawbees, ant farms, and more!
$1,590 goal
This project expired on October 17, 2025.
This project expired on October 17, 2025.
My Project
Help me give my students a hands-on STEM experience that supports mental health, movement, and curiosity through hydroponic gardens, Spheros, mazes, Strawbees, ant farms, and more!
My students don’t just need a classroom—they need a launchpad for creativity, movement, and meaningful exploration.
This project brings STEM to life with tools that encourage physical activity, focus, and emotional wellness. Students will code robots through mazes, build structures with Strawbees, and grow real plants in hydroponic gardens—all while developing collaboration, problem-solving, and resilience.
The compost kits and ant farms will spark curiosity about natural systems while also fostering patience and responsibility. These materials give students healthy ways to engage their minds and bodies in a space designed to help them thrive.
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
540 students impacted
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$1,191.06
Vendor shipping charges
$13.80
Sales tax
$98.26
3rd party payment processing fee
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Fulfillment labor & materials
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Total project cost
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Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$238.41
Total project goal
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