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Mrs. Pechan from Pacific Grove, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tinker Trolley (maker supplies)

Help me give my students supplies to create a Tinker Trolley for our classroom Makerspace.

  • $896 goal

This project expired on November 20, 2025.

This project expired on November 20, 2025.

My Project

A makerspace isn't just a room with tools. It's a space where students feel safe to explore, fail, learn, and grow. It boosts their mental well-being while preparing them for real-world problem-solving in STEM and engineering.

Makerspaces let students explore their ideas freely through hands-on projects like building, crafting, coding, and designing.

My students love to be creative! This creative expression helps reduce stress and anxiety, giving my students a healthy outlet for emotions. It builds confidence and resilience. When my students create something from scratch, they feel proud and capable. If something doesn’t work, they can try again, which teaches them that failure is part of learning, not something to fear. Tinkering with peers is collaborative and supports social connection as students work together, share tools, and problem-solve in groups. Positive social interactions are important for self-esteem and emotional health.

Through using these materials, my students will apply science, technology, engineering, and math concepts in real-life situations. They might design a bridge, build a robot, or code a game, all of which are fundamental engineering experiences. Engineering is all about solving problems, and having a makerspace and materials to tinker with in the classroom gives my students open-ended challenges that require experimentation and critical thinking. My students will learn to brainstorm, prototype, test, and improve, the same cycle engineers use. This builds a systematic approach to tackling complex problems. With fewer limits on what they can make, my students learn to take initiative and explore new ideas. This curiosity is the foundation of future inventors and engineers.

Mrs. Pechan Robert Down Elementary School Grades 3-5 Pacific Grove, CA View local requests 30 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Makedo Invent | Upcycled Cardboard Construction Toolkit in Large Toolbox (360 Pieces) | STEM + STEAM Educational Toys for Classroom Learning | Resuable Tools for Boys and Girls Age 5+ • Amazon Business $189.95 1 $189.95
Cretacolor Mega Colored Pencil - Set of 36 • Blick Art Materials $66.59 1 $66.59
Crayola Colors of the World Markers - Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $8.66 6 $51.96
MYNT3D Super 3D Pen, 1.75mm ABS and PLA Compatible 3D Printing Pen • Amazon Business $39.00 1 $39.00
TOOLF 4-Tier Metal Rolling Cart with Wheels, Storage Utility Organizer Cart for Kitchen, Bathroom, Office, Baby Essentials & Makeup - Lockable Casters, Easy Assembly, Large Capacity, Black • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Sulyn Clubhouse Crafts Pony Beads, Assorted Colors, Set of 2300 • School Specialty $30.59 1 $30.59
Posca Paint Markers - Set of 8, Assorted Colors, Medium Bullet Tip, 2.5 mm • Blick Art Materials $22.24 1 $22.24
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 3" x 3", Supernova Neons Collection, 70 Sheet/Pad, 24 Pads/Pack (654-24SSMIA-CP) • Quill.com $21.59 1 $21.59
Sooez 32 Pack Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags, A4 Letter Size, Zipper Bags with Label Pocket, Waterproof Zipper Pouches for Classroom Organization, Board Game Storage, Document Bag for Office School Supplies • Amazon Business $20.98 1 $20.98
GiftExpress 12 Assorted Colored Duct Tapes 10 Yards x 2 Inch Rolls,12 Multi Purposes Bright Colors Tapes Great Do It Yourself Art Kit Home School • Amazon Business $20.69 1 $20.69
Crayola Kid's Markers Broad Line Assorted Colors 10/Pack (58-7722) • Staples $3.19 6 $19.14
Cardboard Activity Lab (DK Activity Lab) • Amazon Business $17.55 1 $17.55
Scotch Magic Invisible Clear Tape Refill, 0.75" x 22.2 yds., 1" Core, Clear, 6 Rolls/Pack (810S6) • Quill.com $16.49 1 $16.49
Big Book of Building: Duct Tape, Paper, Cardboard, and Recycled Projects to Blast Away Boredom (Imagine It, Build It) • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Recycle and Play: Awesome DIY Zero-Waste Projects to Make for Kids - 50 Fun Learning Activities for Ages 3-6 • Amazon Business $14.30 1 $14.30
Duct Tape Engineer: The Book of Big, Bigger, and Epic Duct Tape Projects • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
30 Rolls Washi Tape,Multi-Colored & Gold Metallic Washi Masking Tape - 8mm x 4m Rainbow Paper Tape for DIY Crafts (Mix) • Amazon Business $11.59 1 $11.59
24 Colors 3D Pen PLA Filament Refills, 1.75mm Premium Filament for 3D Printer/3D Pen, Each Color 10 Feet, Total 240 feet, with 2 Finger Caps by SONGTIY, Christmas Gifts • Amazon Business $10.98 1 $10.98
Self Adhesive Dots,350pcs(175 Pairs) 0.59 Inch Diameter Strong Sticky Back Hook Nylon, 15mm Loop Strips with Waterproof Glue Tapes, Perfect for School Classroom,Office, Home(White) • Amazon Business $9.59 1 $9.59
Sharpie Permanent Marker Fine Tip Assorted 12/Pack (30075/30072) • Staples $8.49 1 $8.49
3D Printing Drawing Book, Reusable Colorful 40 Patterns Thick Paper Template with a Clear Plate, Painting Graffiti Template for 3D Pen Kids DIY Gift • Amazon Business $8.48 1 $8.48
X-bet MAGNET - Self Adhesive Magnet Dots (0.8" x 0.8") - Peel & Stick Magnetic Circles - Industrial Flexible Sticky Magnets - Sheets is Alternative to Magnetic Squares, Stickers, Strip & Tape • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Mr. Pen- Chenille Stems, 324 Pcs, 27 Colors, Craft Supplies, Bulk, Fuzzy • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98

Materials cost

$658.10

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.06

Sales tax

 $60.22

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$761.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$134.34

Total project goal

$895.59

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