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Mrs. Braaksma from Chandler AZ is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Tools for Exploring Coding & Programming

My students need books and tools that will allow them to explore the world of coding with Arduino, Python, Scratch, and video game design.

  • $731 goal

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My Students

Our students are truly gifted learners that take on every challenge placed before them... and they conquer it well. Our students embrace our school's creativity standards every day as they think deeply, collaborate to solve problems and refine their craft as learners.

Being from a school focused on the whole child, we aim to teach and inspire students to discover their passions and give them opportunities to thrive as learners.

Our maker spaces, open and engaging environments, and passionate teachers make students thirsty for more and more!

My Project

My students have an inquisitive nature and are inspired to try new things every day. As a teacher, I love to fan the flame by giving them new and innovative ways to design and create. This project will allow students the opportunity to be creative as they learn how to code and program in new platforms.

Coding and programming are languages that all students should know and practice so that they have a mindset ready for the future.

The project books for coding in Python, Scratch, and Arduino will be used with students in 3rd-6th grade as they explore the world of coding. The Bloxel block sets will be used with 5th & 6th graders as they use their knowledge of design and coding to create their very own video game. I can only imagine what these creative minds will create!

Mrs. Braaksma
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bloxels: Build Your Own Video Game • Amazon Business $34.99 3 $104.97
Computer Coding Projects In Scratch: A Step-By-Step Visual Guide (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) • Amazon Business $28.62 3 $85.86
Level Up! The Guide to Great Video Game Design • Amazon Business $26.70 3 $80.10
Scratch Coding Cards: Creative Coding Activities for Kids • Amazon Business $19.41 3 $58.23
Minecraft for Makers: Minecraft in the Real World with LEGO, 3D Printing, Arduino, and More! • Amazon Business $18.35 3 $55.05
Sylvia's Super-Awesome Project Book: Super-Simple Arduino (Volume 2) • Amazon Business $14.95 3 $44.85
Getting Started with Arduino: The Open Source Electronics Prototyping Platform (Make) • Amazon Business $14.38 3 $43.14
How to Code 2.0: Pushing Your Skills Further with Python: Learn how to code with Python and Pygame in 10 Easy Lessons (Super Skills) • Amazon Business $12.33 3 $36.99
Coding Games in Scratch • Amazon Business $11.61 3 $34.83

Materials cost

$544.02

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$38.90

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$621.08

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$109.60

Total project goal

$730.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$730.68

7 Donors

-$730.68

Donations toward project cost

-$621.08

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$109.60

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$0.00

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