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Ms. Bernolia from Kyle, SD is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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STEM-tastic Adventures Start Here!

Help me give my students with STEM materials so they can explore, build, and learn through hands-on activities.

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Ms. Bernolia Little Wound Bia Day School
Kyle, SD Grades 3-5

My Project

My students are special because of their curiosity, creativity, and enthusiasm for learning. They enjoy asking questions, sharing ideas, and working together to solve problems. They bring energy and excitement into the classroom every day and are always eager to explore new concepts, which makes teaching them a rewarding experience.

The goal of this project is to provide students with hands-on STEM materials that allow them to explore, create, and apply what they are learning in meaningful ways.

These resources will strengthen their skills in science, technology, engineering, and math while also developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills. This will make a difference in their learning by turning abstract concepts into hands-on experiences, helping them build deeper understanding, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

14 students impacted 2 donors
Ms. Bernolia Little Wound Bia Day School Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Kyle, SD 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

14 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Magnetic Wonder Tiles® - City Builder • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.00 1 $129.00
United Scientific Solar System Simulator - Grades 5-12 - Adult • School Specialty $120.89 1 $120.89
National Geographic Magnetic Marble Run - 75-Piece STEM Building Set for Kids & Adults with Magnetic Track & Trick Pieces & Marbles for Building A Marble Maze, STEM Project • Amazon Business $44.67 2 $89.34
Caydo 2500 Pieces 25 Colors Pipe Cleaners Craft Supplies Assorted Glitter Chenille Stem Sparkle Pipe Cleaners Bulk for Kids Creative DIY Project, Valentine's Day Decorations, 6 mm x 12 inch • Amazon Business $37.04 2 $74.08
Elmer's Color Rush Slime Kit, Includes Liquid Glue, Activator, Makes Color Changing, Glow in The Dark, Butter Slime and More, 10 Piece Kit - Perfect for Birthday Parties, Gift Idea, Kids Activity • Amazon Business $29.62 2 $59.24
Engino- STEM Toys, Structures, Buildings & Bridges, Building Toys for Kids 9+, STEM Projects, Creative Engineering Kit, Gifts for Boys & Girls (9 Model Options) • Amazon Business $41.70 1 $41.70
Glowing Magnetic Tiles Marble Run Race Track Super Set - 110 Complete Pieces Glow in The Dark STEM Light Magnetic Building Blocks Gravity Marble Maze Games for Toddlers Kids Boys Girls Ages 3+ Years • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
4 in 1 Solar Power & Electric Motor STEM Kits,Science Experiment Projects for Kids Beginners,Electronic Assembly Solar Powered Toy Kit,DIY Educational Engineering Experiments for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $9.99 3 $29.97
Deekin 70 Pcs Wood Geometric Solid Mini 3D Shapes Wooden Block Bulk for Teaching Classroom Manipulatives Elementary Shape Block for Geometry Math Kindergarten Preschool Learning (Geometry) • Amazon Business $8.99 3 $26.97
Sntieecr Electric Circuit Motor Kit, Science Experiment Educational Montessori Learning Kits Set for Kids DIY STEM Engineering Project, for Kids • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
Learning Resources Solar System Giant Magnetic Pieces • Kaplan Early Learning Company $22.46 1 $22.46
Lakeshore Solar System Science Viewer - Includes Viewer with Disks, Photos, and Booklet for Hands-On Interactive Science Kits - STEM Supplies for Kids, STEM Kits for Elementary • Lakeshore Learning Materials $21.99 1 $21.99
Creativity Street Company Colored Wood Sticks, (Popsicle) Size, Assorted, 4.5" x.38", 1,000/Bx • Quill.com $21.15 1 $21.15
Darice 500 Pcs Popsicle Sticks for Crafts, 6" Natural Color Wooden Craft and Waxing Sticks - Classroom Supplies, STEM DIY Art, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $17.81 1 $17.81
ARTDOT 1740 Pieces Gold Beads for Friendship Bracelets Making Kit, 8 Shapes Organized Jewelry Making Supplies Spacer Beads Set with Rhinestones Crafts Gifts • Amazon Business $6.99 2 $13.98
Ohtomber Bracelet String Elastic Cord - 2 Rolls 1MM Rainbow Stretchy String for Bracelet Making, Thread for Clay Beads, Jewelry, Necklaces, Sewing and Crafts • Amazon Business $5.79 1 $5.79

Materials cost

$740.34

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.09

Sales tax

 $40.72

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$834.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$147.22

Total project goal

$981.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $981.48

2 Donors

-$475.00

Donations toward project cost

-$463.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$70.59

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $435.89

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