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Ms. Smith from Saint Louis MO is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Scientist In Me

My students need science materials,STEM kits, microscopes, magnets, etc.,to explore and learn about the world around them.

  • $674 goal

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

Our preschool students are three, four, and five years-old. They're hard working, active, and excited to learn new things. They like to play, sing songs, and listen to stories. More than half of my students are from low income households. Many of them are from single parent homes. Our school is a Title 1, public, inner-city school. One hundred percent of the students receive free or reduced price lunch. Our schools resources are very limited. However, I strive to provide a supportive learning environment that has enrichment materials to foster their growth and love for learning!

My Project

Children are natural born scientists. They’re curious, inquisitive, and open minded. Science at the preschool level is fun. Young learners enjoy discovering and exploring the world around them through hands-on experiences. Our classroom needs materials that support scientific learning.

The donations to this project will increase student engagement, encourage critical thinking, and help to develop the budding scientist inside each student.

The STEM kits will help to sharpen their problem solving skills and provide opportunities to investigate ideas. The students will learn about body parts while having fun with Mr. Potato Head. The students will learn cause and effect with the Magnet Cars. All of the materials requested will inspire my students to become life-long scientists.

Ms. Smith
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
PP640X - Fairy Tales Problem Solving STEM Kits - Set 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $149.00 1 $149.00
LL600X - Science Viewers - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99
DC346 - Classic Dinosaur Collection • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
AA531 - Lakeshore Motion Discovery Tubes • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
EE290 - Design & Build Water Blocks • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
EE607 - Easy-Grip Safety Tweezers - Set of 12 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 2 $25.98
Nature View Microscope • Kaplan Early Learning Company $25.46 1 $25.46
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 36-Pack Case of Colors (Amazon Exclusive), Non-Toxic, Assorted Colors, 3-Ounce Cans • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
DD646 - Real Bugs Discovery Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
MyPlate Felt Set • Kaplan Early Learning Company $18.66 1 $18.66
EE316 - Magnet Cars - Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
EA294 - Giant Sand Timer - 5 Minutes • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
Playskool Mr. Potato Head • Amazon Business $11.45 1 $11.45
Playskool Mrs. Potato Head • Amazon Business $10.00 1 $10.00
Mr. Potato Head Pirate Spud • Amazon Business $8.50 1 $8.50
Fountain Connection & Tornado Tube • Kaplan Early Learning Company $7.61 1 $7.61

Materials cost

$526.58

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.76

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$572.24

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$100.98

Total project goal

$673.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $673.22

8 Donors

-$336.61

Donations toward project cost

-$286.12

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.49

match offer

-$336.61

Match offer toward project cost

-$286.12

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.49

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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