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Ms. Del Castillo from N. Highlands, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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STEM Supplies for 3rd Grade

Help me give my students Skrtuan Wooden Geoboard with Rubber Bands, Montessori Educational Toy for Kids, Pattern Block Geo Board with Pattern Cards and Rubber Bands Create to Figures Shape STEM Puzzle Matrix Brain Teaser

  • $819 goal

This project expired on September 5, 2025.

This project expired on September 5, 2025.

My Project

This year we have learned so much about what it means to be a scientist. I want to provide students with access to materials to build and learn more about STEM. I hope we can do experiments to learn about forces and motion like balloon hover crafts or slopes and cars. I have seen how the students just light up when they use different tools and materials for science.

Items like the 1000 Sticks, Mini Size Multi Color Craft Popsicle Sticks 2.5 Inch for Kids Crafts, STEM Supply by CraftySticks are essential to engineering of crafts or machines we hope to study and learn.

Ms. Del Castillo Frederick Joyce Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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.

N. Highlands, CA 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

30 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Skrtuan Wooden Geoboard with Rubber Bands, Montessori Educational Toy for Kids, Pattern Block Geo Board with Pattern Cards and Rubber Bands Create to Figures Shape STEM Puzzle Matrix Brain Teaser • Amazon Business $14.99 15 $224.85
Scotch Painter's Tape Original Multi-Surface Painter's Tape, 1.41 Inches x 60 Yards, 8 Rolls, Blue, Tape Protects Surfaces and Removes Easily, Multi-Surface Painting Tape for Indoor and Outdoor Use • Amazon Business $35.46 2 $70.92
Climate Variation Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $67.82 1 $67.82
Neenah Index Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 90 lb/163 gsm, White, Lightweight, 94 Brightness, 300 Sheets (91437) • Amazon Business $12.99 4 $51.96
Elmer's Glue Stick - All Purpose Washable Clear Glue Sticks, Pkg of 30, 0.24 oz • Blick Art Materials $16.94 3 $50.82
Gryphon House Simple STEAM: 50+ Science, Technology Engineering, Art, and Math Activities • Kaplan Early Learning Company $22.46 1 $22.46
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Cardstock, Punchy Pastel 5-Color Assortment, 320 Sheets, 65 lb./176 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91780) • Amazon Business $20.57 1 $20.57
1000 Sticks, Mini Size Multi Color Craft Popsicle Sticks 2.5 Inch for Kids Crafts, STEM Supply by CraftySticks • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95
1000 Sticks, Mini Size Natural Wood Craft Popsicle Sticks 2.5 Inch for Kids Crafts, STEAM Supply by CraftySticks • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
PowerTRC Newtons Cradle Balance Balls 7 1/4" | Science Physics Gadget | Desk Toys & Accessories • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Westcott ProjectMate All Temperature Mini Glue Sticks - Pkg of 30 • Blick Art Materials $7.30 2 $14.60
Fridge Calendar Magnetic Dry Erase Calendar Whiteboard Calendar for Refrigerator Planners 16.9 Inches X 11.8 Inches • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95

Materials cost

$584.84

Vendor shipping charges

 $18.77

Sales tax

 $53.51

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$695.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$122.80

Total project goal

$818.69

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