I teach in a school that is in its third year of the Leader in Me. This culture gives every child an opportunity to be a leader in their own way. Students are leading their own learning and setting goals to reach their fullest potential. I am starting my 6th year of teaching. I have only taught kindergarten and could not imagine myself teaching anything else.
My classroom is filled with 22 eager five-year-olds that are excited about learning and improving their character every day.
For most, this is their first experience in a school. Their excitement about learning motivates me to make every day the best learning experience for them!
My Project
I want to create several STEM bins with activities in them that will help students grow their creativity and imagination. STEM bins are hands-on activities that can be used to build and increase fine motor movements. Some students that come to kindergarten have never held a pencil before and can't even begin to learn how to write their name. STEM bins will give them the opportunity to grow their fine motor movements.
Not only are STEM bins great for building fine motor movement, it gives students the opportunity to create and use their imagination.
STEM bins are a developmentally appropriate form of engineering for 5 and 6 year old kiddos. Also, these activities will give students the opportunity to work together and collaborate on a common goal. Social skills are important to learn in kindergarten. Students working together with STEM bins will give them the opportunity to build their social skills.
STEM bins have so many purposes in the classroom and I would love to give my students all of the opportunities I can to build lifelong learners.
DreambuilderToy 120 PCS Creative Magnetic Building Blocks Set, Magnetic Tiles STEM Preschool Educational Construction Kit(120 PC Set)
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$33.99
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$33.99
Learning Advantage CTU21365 Junior GeoStix (Pack of 230)
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$27.59
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$27.59
RisingStar Interlocking Building Castle Blocks - Original & Fun Design Building Block Set for Cognitive Development - STEM Toys for Boys and Girls - 300 Pieces
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$21.97
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$21.97
Popular Playthings Playstix (150 pieces)
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$19.38
1
$19.38
Better crafts 6 Inch Jumbo Craft Sticks in Bright Colors - 500 Pack
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$15.89
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$15.89
VIAHART Brain Flakes 500 Piece Interlocking Plastic Disc Set | A Creative and Educational Alternative to Building Blocks | Tested for Children's Safety | A Great STEM Toy for Both Boys and Girls!
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$14.98
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$14.98
Gears Interlocking Building Set, 80 Pcs Gears Building Set ,10 Color Building Blocks Puzzles Educational Learning Toys Interlocking Solid Gear Set Preschool Gifts for Boys Girls Safe Kids Material
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$13.99
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$13.99
EMIDO Building Blocks Kids Educational Toys STEM Toys Building Discs Sets Interlocking Solid Plastic for Preschool Kids Boys and Girls, Safe Material for Kids - 120 pieces with Storage Bag
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$13.98
1
$13.98
Lewo Wooden Pattern Blocks Classic Educational Toys Tangrams Set for Kids with 130 Geometric Shape Pieces and 24 Design Cards
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$11.99
1
$11.99
2oz Mini Red Solo Cups – 100 Count – Disposable Tiny Shot Glasses & Party Shooters – Great for Alcohol Tasting, Tailgates, Jager Bombs, Roulette, Wine, Beer, Liquor – Party Supplies
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$9.99
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$9.99
Materials cost
$183.75
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.76
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$216.51
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$38.21
Total project goal
$254.72
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$254.72
3 Donors
-$128.00
Donations toward project cost
-$108.80
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$19.20
match offer
-$126.72
Match offer toward project cost
-$107.71
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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