As a special education teacher in a low-income/high-poverty school district, my students are faced with challenges both in and out of the classroom daily.
Despite these challenges, I seekto provide my students with positive & meaningful learning experiences.
They love STEM activities and love lots of positive attention. Many of them are raised in single-parent households and receive a free lunch based on socioeconomic status. These things may prevent them from getting ahead early in life and may not provide them with the life experiences many see as "typical". From the minute they walk in the door of my classroom, I focus on their potential and growth while they are with me. I focus on their strengths, not their disabilities! I may not be able to control their home lives, but, I can certainly control their experience during the school day. I am fortunate enough to be able to spend time with my students every day! By doing this in a creative and positive way, I am hopeful to inspire even our earliest learners to continue a path of academic success.
I would love to be able to show my students how wonderful STEM activities can be and how careers in these fields can be so interesting! I want them to realize that they are capable of producing amazing work and to always strive for their best.
Through using STEM tools and engaging in activities using them, they would be able to widen their knowledge base using STEM tools that they can relate to at their cognitive level.
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
Chumia 50 Pieces Pocket Calculator Bulk Basic Calculator Small 4 Function Calculator Battery Powered Handheld Kids Calculator Mini Calculators for Students Desktop Primary School Home Office, 2 Styles
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$43.99
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$43.99
Amazon Basics 150-Pack AA Alkaline Industrial Batteries, 1.5 Volt, 5-Year Shelf Life
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$29.61
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Painted Lady Butterfly Kit - Habitat, STEM Journal, & Voucher for Chrysalis Log & Caterpillars - Grow Your Own Butterfly Kit
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$24.99
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toys for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Toys Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toys
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Materials cost
$143.57
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.15
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$175.72
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$31.01
Total project goal
$206.73
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$206.73
1 Donor
-$175.72
Donations toward project cost
-$175.72
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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