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Ms. Gonzalez from Laredo, TX is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Gonzalez's classroom raised $189

Stem Up

Help me give my students create engaging, play-based learning experiences that align with early childhood learning standards

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate 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

Dear donors, I am writing to kindly request support in acquiring STEM (Science, Engineering & Technolgy) materials for our Pre-Kindergarten classroom.

At this early age, students are naturally curious and eager to explore the world around them.

Introducing STEM concepts through hands-on, developmentally appropriate materials fosters critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills that lay a strong foundation for lifelong learning. We are looking for items like simple building blocks such as legos and magnetic tiles to create and enforce their love for STEM. These resources will help us create engaging, play-based learning experiences that align with early childhood learning standards while nurturing an early love for STEM.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

18 students impacted 1 donor
Ms. Gonzalez Finley Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Laredo, TX 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

18 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
LEGO Disney Pixar TBD 43264 • Best Buy Education $39.99 1 $39.99
330 pcs Building Blocks, Educational Building Toys Stem Toys Building Discs Sets Interlocking Solid Plastic for Preschool Toddlers Girls and Boys by Winlip • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toy for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toy 40PCS • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Brain Flakes 500 Piece Set, Ages 3+, Interlocking Plastic Disc Toy for Creative Building, Educational STEM Learning, Construction Block Play for Kids, Teens, Adults, Boys, and Girls • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 Building Toy Set - Featuring Storage, Includes Train, Car, and a Tiger Figure, and Playset for Kids, Boys, and Girls Ages 4-99 • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99

Materials cost

$127.95

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$159.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.21

Total project goal

$188.08

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$188.08

1 Donor

-$168.28

Donations toward project cost

-$159.87

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$8.41

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$19.80

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$0.00

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