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Ms. Tamayo from Lahaina, HI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Tamayo's classroom raised $1,004

STEMtastic Discovery Centers

Help me give my students interactive STEM storybooks and activities for hands-on experiences and opportunities for discovery.

Ms. Tamayo Princess Nahienaena Elementary School
Lahaina, HI Grades PreK-2

My Project

We are ready to STEM! I would like to set up interactive STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) related literature and resources to create discovery centers. I believe that fostering a strong foundation in STEM subjects is crucial for our students' future success and there is a growing interest and enthusiasm among our students. My goal is to encourage collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity in each STEM center activity.

Our school is dedicated to providing a well-rounded education that nurtures curiosity and critical thinking.

These storybooks will provide our students with access to STEM literature, encouraging them to explore and delve deeper into these subjects. The STEM kits and activities will be included in discovery centers, creating an interactive and engaging environment where students can apply theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

25 students impacted 3 donors
Ms. Tamayo Princess Nahienaena Elementary School Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Lahaina, HI View local requests

More than 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

25 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Fairy Tales Problem Solving STEM Kits - Set 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $189.00 1 $189.00
Lakeshore Design & Build Engineering Centers • Lakeshore Learning Materials $159.00 1 $159.00
Lakeshore STEM Stories Paperback Library • Lakeshore Learning Materials $102.50 1 $102.50
Lakeshore The Three Little Pigs Problem Solving STEM Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
Kaplan Early Learning STEM Builder Series Build an Animal • Kaplan Early Learning Company $47.66 1 $47.66
Lakeshore I Can Build It! Construction Planks • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Building Brick STEM Challenge Kit - Pre K-Gr. 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Kids Building STEM Toys, 125 Pcs Building Blocks Kit Educational Construction Engineering Learning Set for Ages 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Year Old Boys Girls, Best Gift for Kid Creative Games Fun Stem Activity • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Carson Dellosa Stem Challenges Learning Cards Bundle, 2 Hands-On Science Kits for Kids Ages 8-12, 60 Stem Projects, Educational Science Kits, Stem Education Kit for Homeschool or Classroom • Amazon Business $27.98 1 $27.98
Erector Sets for Kids Ages 4-8, Easy Assembled 163 PCS Building Blocks, STEM Games for 4 5 6 7 8 Year Old Girls Boys Kids, Educational Building Toy STEM Kits with Tools, Design Guide, Storage Bin • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Straw Constructor Toys STEM Building 600Pcs Toy Interlocking Plastic Engineering Thin Tube Blocks Educational Kit for 3 4 5 6 7years Kids Boys and Girls Gift • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
223 Pieces Creative Mosaic Drill Set for Kids, Toy Drill and Screwdriver Puzzle Kit, STEM Engineering Education Learning Building Block Toys, Game Activities Center for Kids Ages 3-10 Years Old • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98

Materials cost

$766.06

Vendor shipping charges

 $11.92

Sales tax

 $33.71

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$853.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$150.56

Total project goal

$1,003.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,003.74

2 Donors

-$1,003.74

Donations toward project cost

-$853.18

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$150.56

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