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Mrs. Garrison from American Cyn., CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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STEMing With My Students

Help me give my students an intentional way to start their day by activiating their creativity and social and communication skills.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Garrison's classroom raised $422

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

STEM bins are collections of various materials and objects that kindergarten students can use to engage in hands-on, open-ended, and creative activities that promote learning across multiple disciplines. Implementing STEM bins in a kindergarten setting can offer several benefits to young learners!

My hope is that my students can start each morning off in Hands-on Learning as STEM bins provide students with tangible materials they can manipulate, experiment with, and explore.

STEM bins in our classroom would offer open-ended activities that allow for creativity and imagination. Children can use the materials in various ways to come up with unique solutions and creations, fostering their creativity and divergent thinking abilities. This would also encourage communication and language development. Children often discuss their ideas, explain their creations, and collaborate with peers, which enhances their vocabulary, communication skills, and ability to articulate their thoughts.

Manipulating various materials such as magnetic blocks, tactile and sensory toys and a variety of more building blocks in STEM bins on a daily basis helps develop fine motor skills. These skills are crucial for tasks like writing, drawing, and using tools. Successfully completing STEM bin activities and projects boosts children's confidence in their problem-solving abilities, creativity, and overall competence.

Overall, STEM bins provide a dynamic and engaging way for kindergarten students to explore and learn essential skills across various disciplines, setting a strong foundation for their educational journey!

Mrs. Garrison Napa Junction Magnet 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.

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Half 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

24 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
IRIS USA 5.9 Qt. Plastic Storage Container Bin with Latching Lid, 20 Pack, Stackable Nestable Shoe Box Tote Shoebox Closet Organization School Art Supplies - Clear • Amazon Business $26.09 1 $26.09
Large Magnetic Blocks for Toddler Toys, STEM Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Outdoor Travel Building Toys Gifts for 3 4 5 6 Year Old Kids Boys Girls • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
edxeducation-13841 Tactile Shells - Set of 72 - Translucent - 6 Textures and Colors - Ages 18m+ - Explore STEM concepts via Light Panels and Sensory Bins • Amazon Business $22.70 1 $22.70
LESONG Alphabet Letters Sensory Toys for Kids: ABC Learning Educational Montessori Toys for Preschool Toddlers 3 4 5 6 Years Old, Water Beads Fidget Sensory Toys for Autistic Children Anxiety Relief • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Upgraded Magnetic Blocks Tough Tiles STEM Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls Learning by Playing Games for Toddlers Kids, Compatible with Major Brands Building Blocks - STARTER SET • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
RAINBOW TOYFROG Star Flex STEM Building Toys - 70 Connector Blocks for Kids with Tote - Kindergarten STEM & Preschool Table Top Toys - Open Ended Building Blocks for Boys and Girls 3 Years Old & Up • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
TOMYOU 200 Pieces Building Blocks Kids STEM Toys Educational Discs Sets Interlocking Solid Plastic for Preschool Boys and Girls Aged 3+, Safe Material Creativity • Amazon Business $19.79 1 $19.79
FUBAODA Kids 600pcs Set Building Blocks Construction Toy - Learning Playset STEM Educational Kit Child Branin Development Preschool Kindergarten Toy • Amazon Business $19.59 1 $19.59
Sfcddtlg 1200 Pcs Building Toy Building Blocks Set- Interlocking Creative Connecting Toys- Educational Construction Blocks Engineering Toys for Both Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Chichalk Hexagonal Building Blocks 160 Piece, STEM Toys Building Sets Kids Building Toys for 5+ Year Old Boys Girls, Educational Kids Toys Connecting Toys Preschool Classroom Must Haves Birthday Gifts • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
TOMYOU 32 pcs Shapes Nuts and Bolts Stacking Toys - STEM Color Sorting Learning Games - Montessori Building Construction Kids Matching Game for Preschoolers - Construction Fine Motor Skills for Kids • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
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 • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
PROBLOCKS 24 PCs Wooden Stacking Stones Game Colored Rainbow Large Small Blocks Montessori Preschool Learning Toys Sorting Balancing Rocks Set for Kids 3 Year Old and Up • Amazon Business $16.00 1 $16.00
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Brainometry - 34 Pieces, Ages 5+ STEM Toys for Kids, Brain Teaser Toys and Games, Kindergarten Games • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
2 Pack Wooden Russian Blocks Puzzle & Hexagon Puzzles for Kids & Adults, Wooden Block Puzzle Intelligence Brain Teasers Toy Logic Game STEM Educational Gift for Children • Amazon Business $10.89 1 $10.89
BrainSpark 64PCS DigitBuilders, Fun & Educational Magnetic Building Sticks and Balls for Kids STEM Learning, Montessori Preschool Toys • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$296.96

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $27.17

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$358.58

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$63.28

Total project goal

$421.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $421.86

3 Donors

-$363.04

Donations toward project cost

-$316.08

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.96

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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