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Mrs. Xiong from Saint Paul, MN is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Stir Into Learning Steam With Phonic

Help me give my students the best essential tools for Steam and phonics!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Xiong's classroom raised $935

This project is fully funded

My Project

Providing equitable learning opportunities is crucial in a rapidly evolving world; science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) have become the backbone of innovation and progress. Nurturing young minds towards STEAM disciplines is essential to prepare them for future challenges. As an educator deeply committed to providing the best learning experience for my students, I believe that STEAM learning will enable my students to be successful learners by combining STEAM activities with phonics. I want my students to have a deeper understanding of the skills being learned in the classroom.

I want my students to develop a love of reading through phonics and also get hands-on learning activities.

Students in K-3 graders will use creativity and innovation to learn problem-solving and communication skills. Through accessing such steam activities, my students can unleash their creative potential, explore their inner creators, and foster a genuine interest in the STEAM fields. Every child possesses innate creativity, waiting to be ignited.

Through steam activities, it would serve as the catalyst to unlock the creative potential of our students. With access to cutting-edge tools and resources, they can delve into various projects and experiments, making learning an engaging and enjoyable experience. By nurturing their curiosity and encouraging them to explore, students can gain confidence in their abilities and discover the creator side within themselves.

To make this vision a reality, I humbly thank you for your generous support of donors and benefactors. Your contributions will directly impact the lives of my students, allowing them to thrive in an ever-changing world. With your help, I can equip my students with STEAM activities, empowering them to unlock their creative potential, develop a genuine interest in STEAM areas, and thrive in phonics.

Mrs. Xiong Battle Creek Elementary 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.

Saint Paul, MN 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

35 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kore Design Preschool Wobble Chair - Blue, 12" • Blick Art Materials $60.99 5 $304.95
Vankyo - Leisure E30TBS Native 1080P Wireless Projector screen included - White/Blue • Best Buy Education $199.99 1 $199.99
Lakeshore Word Family Flip Books • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
artPOP! 3-Tier Rolling Cart - Gray • Blick Art Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Lakeshore Vowel Teams Instant Learning Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Phonics Grab & Play Game - Gr. 1-2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
Learning Resources STEM Engineering & Design Kit (LER2842) • Staples $21.64 1 $21.64
Kid Made Modern STEAM Fuzzy Stick Sculpture Set • Blick Art Materials $18.82 1 $18.82
Mastering Long Vowels Dominoes • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$743.35

Vendor shipping charges

$10.00

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$794.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$140.21

Total project goal

$934.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$934.71

1 Donor

-$186.94

Donations toward project cost

-$158.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.04

match offer

-$747.76

Match offer toward project cost

-$635.60

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$112.16

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$0.00

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