Help me give my students STEM tools and resources for a STEM-filled summer experience to help them thrive.
$462 goal
This project expired on September 5, 2025.
This project expired on September 5, 2025.
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Project
Our summer school program is committed to helping students in our community love learning and become innovative thinkers. However, our classroom urgently needs more resources to teach STEM subjects effectively. We're asking donors to help fund our project, which aims to provide our classroom with essential STEM items to greatly improve our educational offerings.
The main goal of this project is to give students hands-on learning experiences that spark curiosity and promote critical thinking.
By bringing in modern STEM tools and resources, we aim to prepare our students for future success in school and work, especially in our tech-focused world.
STEM education is key to developing important skills like problem-solving, teamwork, and analytical thinking. It encourages students to tackle real-world problems and understand how scientific and math concepts apply to daily life. Our aim is to create a fun and engaging learning space where students can experiment, innovate, and develop a lifelong love for STEM fields.
By giving our students these resources, we expect to see them become more engaged and excited about STEM subjects. These tools will not only improve their learning experience but also create new opportunities and career paths, especially for students in underserved areas where such resources are scarce.
We believe that with your generous support, we can change our summer school classroom into a lively and inspiring learning space. Your contribution will have a lasting effect on our students' lives, helping them develop the skills they need to succeed in the 21st century.
We invite you to join us on this exciting journey and make a difference in our students' futures. Thank you for considering our request for funding, and we look forward to your support in making this project a reality.
Guidecraft IO Blocks - 500 Piece Set - STEM Building Kit for Kids, Open-Ended Construction Toy for Creative Play, Problem Solving, and STEM Skill Development, Ages 4+
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
Magna-Tiles Dashers - 6 Piece Set
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$35.96
1
$35.96
Thames & Kosmos Orbiting Solar System STEM Experiment Kit
• Blick Art Materials
$26.90
1
$26.90
Huaker 88 Piece Magnetic Balls and Rods Set,Magnetic Building Toys Colorful DIY STEM Building Blocks Sticks for Ages 3+ Year Old Children Boy Girl Educational Construction Toy
• Amazon Business
$23.19
1
$23.19
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Bridge Builders Set (LER9461)
• Quill.com
$18.89
1
$18.89
Materials cost
$324.29
Vendor shipping charges
$13.45
Sales tax
$19.46
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.86
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$392.06
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$69.19
Total project goal
$461.25
Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Coach Shelsta and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
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