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

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Fully Funded

Ms. Searles's classroom raised $980

Stick To It Learning

Help me give my students hands on learning tools with magnets and magnetic creative centers.

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Ms. Searles A.G. Hilliard Elementary School
Houston, TX Grades PreK-2

My Project

Early childhood learning is built on learning experiences through hands-on activities in a structured environment with goals on creating and experimental development. The more a children experiment with classroom tools through play, the mental, social, verbal and physical development soar above any whole group direct teaching method.

My little people need these experiences in the classroom because the home environment usually can not provide the materials or assistance to reach and teach the skills.

Having magnetic tools strengthens eye and hand movements but supports the academic skills of language, math and STEM learning in a fun relaxing way.

If you learn in a fun way, you retain the experiences and want to challenge yourself to go above and beyond. These tools will assist my young learners to soar.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

30 students impacted 10 donors
Ms. Searles A.G. Hilliard Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Houston, 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

30 students impacted 10donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bmag Magnetic Tiles Toys for Kids, Starter Set 3D Magnet Building Blocks Construction Playboards, STEM Learning Educational Toddlers Toy Gift for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $14.39 20 $287.80
hand2mind Magnetic Dry Erase Activity Trays, Stackable Trays for Classroom, Magnetic Letter Trays, White Boards for Kids, Science of Reading Classroom Materials, Teacher Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $27.75 4 $111.00
Create-A-Path Magnetic Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99
Rurvale 100Pcs Magnetic Tiles, Magnet Blocks for 3 4 5 6 7 8 Year Old Boys Girls, Learning Educational STEM Toys for Toddlers 3-5, 4-8, Building Blocks for Kids Ages 3+ Birthday Gifts • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
GINMIC Magnetic Letters and Numbers with Magnet Board, Alphabet ABC Magnets, Learning & Educational Toys - Uppercase Lowercase Math Symbols with Magnetic Whiteboard Chalkboard for Toddlers Kids • Amazon Business $21.45 2 $42.90
Dowling Magnets - Foam Fun Magnet Tangrams • Teachers' School Supply $19.99 2 $39.98
Magnetic Wands - one each - Game • AKJ Education $1.52 22 $33.44
ROMDS Magnetic Blocks 32 Pieces,1 inch Large Magnetic Building Blocks for Ages 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls,3D Magnetic Cubes for Kids,Preschool STEM Educational Sensory Magnet Toys • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
Atoylink Wooden Magnetic Dress up Dolls Pretend Play Set 40+ Pcs Occupations Community Helpers Matching Games Fridge Magnets for Toddlers Preschool Learning Toys Boys Birthday Gifts • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Goodtiles Magnetic Tiles Road Expansion Set, STEM Magnetic Building Blocks for Kids Ages 3-5 4-8 5-7, Preschool Learning Sensory Kids Toys for Toddler Birthday • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
MAGBLOCK 2 Piece Car Set Suitable for Magnetic Blocks Tiles, Magnetic Toy Vehicles and Accessories Therefor Expand and Enrich Your Magnet Tiles STEM Educational Toys • Amazon Business $9.49 2 $18.98
Good Old Values (2 Pack) Magnetic Learning Letters and Numbers, Total 52 Piece Set • Amazon Business $7.68 2 $15.36
78 Magnetic Alphabet, 26 Uppercase, 26 Lowercase Letters & 26 Object Patterns, Adorable Animal Alphabet ABC Fridge Magnets Educational Letter Spelling Learning Toys Set for Toddlers 3 4 5 Years Old • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99

Materials cost

$786.38

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.40

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$832.58

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$146.93

Total project goal

$979.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $979.51

7 Donors

-$319.44

Donations toward project cost

-$289.52

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.92

match offer

-$638.89

Match offer toward project cost

-$543.06

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$95.83

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$21.17

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