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Mrs. Merchant-Taylor from Hinesville, GA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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STEM: Where Science Meets Imagination

Help me give my students an appropriate STEM classroom, with ink, paper and STEM kits that will help us realize our STEM goals!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Merchant-Taylor's classroom raised $472

This project is fully funded

My Project

My 4th grade students bring so much energy and curiosity into the classroom every single day. Their natural excitement for learning, especially when it comes to STEM, makes teaching a joy. They thrive on hands-on learning and light up when we explore new ideas. Their excitement is contagious, and it drives me to keep creating engaging, meaningful lessons that connect to the real world.

The ink will help me create printable resources, anchor charts, and differentiated materials to support all learners, including visuals and step-by-step guides for complex concepts.

The STEM experiment kits are a huge win for my classroom. They will allow students to explore science through discovery, teamwork, and critical thinking. These kits will turn abstract ideas into tangible, exciting experiences and help my students see themselves as future engineers, scientists, and problem solvers.

Each resource will fuel their learning, keep them engaged, and remind them that learning is fun, hands-on, and full of possibilities.

Mrs. Merchant-Taylor Lyman Hall Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Hinesville, GA View local requests

More than three‑quarters of 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

112 students impacted 9donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
v4ink Compatible TN229XXL 4500 Pages Toner Replacement for Brother TN-229XXL TN229XXL Toner Cartridge Color Set for HL-L3295CDW HL-L8245CDW MFC-L3780CDW MFC-L8395CDW - 4-Pack Super High Yield • Amazon Business $159.99 1 $159.99
TRU RED 8.5 x 11 Copy Paper 20 lbs. 92 Brightness 500 Sheets/Ream 10 Reams/Carton (TR56958) • Staples $46.99 1 $46.99
Carson Dellosa STEM Challenges Science Learning Cards, Set of 30, Grades 2 to 5 - Grades 2-5 - Kids • School Specialty $20.02 2 $40.04
TN229XL TN229 Toner Cartridge Replacement Compatible for Brother TN 229XL use with HL-L3220CDW, MFC-L3720CDW, HL-L3280CDW, HL-L3300CDW, MFC-L3780CDW | High Yield up to 3,000 Pages (Black, 1 Pack) • Amazon Business $24.69 1 $24.69
Discovery Extreme Weather STEM Science Kit, At-Home STEM Kits For Kids Age 12 And Up, Weather Experiment Kits for Young Scientists, DIY Volcano & Artificial Snow • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
STEM Science Kits For Kids - 56 Science Lab Experiments For Teenagers Age 8-10-12-14 Volcano Crystal Growing Chemistry Projects,Educational Activities Toys Game For Boy & Girl Christmas Birthday Gifts • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Paper Mate InkJoy Retractable Gel Pens Medium Point 0.7mm Assorted Ink 14/Pack (1951636) • Staples $16.99 1 $16.99
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 $11.90 1 $11.90

Materials cost

$338.57

Vendor shipping charges

$4.00

Sales tax

$23.36

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$401.01

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$70.77

Total project goal

$471.78

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$471.78

2 Donors

-$471.78

Donations toward project cost

-$401.01

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$70.77

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$0.00

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