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Ms. Guerrero from Chicago, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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STEM in the Montessori Classroom

Help me give my students STEM activities to promote their critical thinking skills.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Guerrero's classroom raised $380

This project is fully funded

My Students

I teach in a multi-age classroom of children between the ages of 3-6. Our school is one of the few public Montessori schools in our city. My students are very active and enjoy different hands-on activities.

"The first duty of an education is to stir up life, but leave it free to develop." These are Dr. Maria Montessori's words and I need your help to stir up my children's learning and entice their thirst for knowledge!

Thank you in advance.

My Project

My project is geared towards adding STEM activities to our Montessori classroom.

My students are inquisitive and curious of the world around them.

They are not afraid of challenge and thrive on problem solving to learn different concepts using concrete materials. They want to be engaged in questioning and analyzing real world problems. My students need updated STEM activities in our science area such as building tools, microscope and stethoscope.

The materials I am requesting are evidently supportive of my students' involvement towards enriching conversation, discussions and negotiations between peers to collaborate on different science, technology, engineering and math concepts. These will aid my students to integrate their learning of the said subjects areas into a multi-faceted mastery of ideas.

This project will make a difference in improving my classroom because my students will be supported with enticing materials that spark their curiosity. Also, the materials will allow them to persevere towards a common goal of finding solutions to the problems presented to them.

Ms. Guerrero Suder Montessori Magnet School Grades PreK-2

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

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.

Chicago, IL View local requests

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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
AmScope 120X-1200X 52-pcs Kids Beginner Microscope STEM Kit with Metal Body Microscope, Plastic Slides, LED Light and Carrying Box (M30-ABS-KT2-W),White • Amazon Business $36.87 1 $36.87
Montessori Screwdriver Board & Hammer Peg Game - Preschool Materials Toys Toddlers Wooden Old Sensory Tools Kids Motor Skills Activity Educational Box Jumbo Waldorf 2 Packs of Clay Included • Amazon Business $33.50 1 $33.50
MEROCO Montessori Practical Life Brushing Teeth Model and Cards Montessori Homeschool Learning Preschool Toys for Toddlers • Amazon Business $26.69 1 $26.69
HABA Geo Shape Tack Zap Play Set - Make Geometric Designs with Corkboard, Hammer, Templates and 50 Wooden Tiles (Made in Germany) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Snap Circuits Beginner, Electronics Exploration Kit, Stem Kit For Ages 5-9 (SCB-20) • Amazon Business $21.26 1 $21.26
ibwaae Wooden Peg Board Beads Game Math Games Matching Game Color Sorting Toys Bead Counting Montessori Toys for Toddlers (Rainbow Color) • Amazon Business $20.95 1 $20.95
Wooden Lacing Travel Toy for Boy and Girl, Preschool Learning, Educational Game for 3, 4 and 5 Years Old, Fine Motor Skills Toy, Montessori Toy • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Montessori Animal Match - Insect Animal Figurines with Matching Cards Language Montessori Materials Preschool Learning Toy NEWT008 • Amazon Business $17.39 1 $17.39
iMagniphy Light Up Magnifying Glass with 2 Lens- LED Light: 5x & 10x Handheld Magnifying Glasses with Light for Seniors & Kids- Magnifier with Light for Reading, Soldering, Inspection, Coins & Jewelry • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Craftsman 5-Piece Kids Junior Tool Set, Real Tools & Accessories For Boys & Girls, Age 8+ • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98
Take Apart Toy Racing Car Kit For Kids W Electric Toy Drill, Lights and Sounds - Build Your Own Car Toy For Boys & Girls age 3, 4, 5, 6 yrs - 12 years old Best Gift For Kids • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Learning Resources Playground Engineering & Design STEM Set, 104 Pieces, Ages 5+ • Amazon Business $12.01 1 $12.01
Duckura Kids Jump Rocket Launchers with 6 Foam Rockets, Outdoor Outside Paly Games Activities, Birthday Toy Gifts for Boys Girls Toddlers Age 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 and Up • Amazon Business $10.38 1 $10.38
BCP Yellow Color Real Working Stethoscope for Kids Role Play • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
EVEREADY LED Flashlight, Bright Flash Light, Durable and Easy-to-Use, Perfect Flashlights for Camping Accessories, Emergency, Survival Kits, Safe Flashlights for Kids, Batteries Included • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$287.97

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$322.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.87

Total project goal

$379.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$379.16

6 Donors

-$188.70

Donations toward project cost

-$161.89

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.81

match offer

-$188.71

Match offer toward project cost

-$160.40

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.31

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.76

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$0.00

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