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Ms. P from Grand Rapids, MI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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STEM & Puzzle Centers for Brilliant, Busy Brains

Help me give my students hands-on puzzles and STEM tools that support their unique learning needs and allow them to thrive during independent work time!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. P's classroom raised $183

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are often underestimated, but they are some of the most brilliant, loving, and resilient kids you could ever meet. Each child in my self-contained autism classroom learns differently, and they shine when given the chance to explore hands-on materials that match their strengths. They thrive in routines, love solving problems in creative ways, and benefit from activities that allow them to learn independently. What makes them special is not just how they learn, but how hard they work—and how much joy they bring to the process.

This project will help my students feel successful and independent as they learn through play.

The puzzles and STEM materials I’ve chosen are more than just fun activities—they are tools for growth. They will help my students build problem-solving skills, fine motor coordination, and confidence. My goal is to give them a space where they can work independently, make choices, and feel proud of what they’ve accomplished. These tools will help my students believe in themselves—and show others just how capable they really are.

Ms. P Southwood Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Grand Rapids, MI View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

8 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
QUOKKA 5X MEGASET Realistic Puzzles for Toddlers 3-5 - Matching Games for Kids Ages 2-4 - Numbers Animals Opposites ABC Learning for Toddlers 1-3 Year Old - Educational Toy for Boy and Girl • Amazon Business $27.73 1 $27.73
QZMTOY Wooden Peg Board Beads Game, Learning Montessori Toys,Color Sorting Stacking Matching Toys for Toddlers, Counting Toy for Kids, Educational Games for Fine Motor Math, Gift for Girls and Boys • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Melissa & Doug Pattern Blocks and Boards - Wooden Classic Toy With 120 Solid Wood Shapes and 5 Double-Sided Panels, Multi-colored - STEAM Animals, Tangrams Puzzle For Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $17.59 1 $17.59
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Brainometry, Multicolor (LER 9306) • Quill.com $17.36 1 $17.36
HEELWIRE Wooden Geoboard,Montessori Toy,Graphical Mathematical Education Toy for Kids with Pattern Cards and Rubber Bands to Figures and Shapes, Brain Teaser STEM Toy Geo Board., Plus 7*7*0.6in • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Melissa & Doug Self-Correcting Alphabet Wooden Puzzles With Storage Box (52 pcs) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Pixel Art Challenge - Math Puzzles, Pattern Blocks, Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin, Arts and Crafts, Math Manipulatives, Building Toys, Montessori • Amazon Business $12.40 1 $12.40

Materials cost

$123.05

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$154.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.34

Total project goal

$182.24

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$182.24

4 Donors

-$169.15

Donations toward project cost

-$154.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.09

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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