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Ms. James from Oakland, CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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We Heart Family S.T.E.A.M.!

Help me give my students and their families the books, lab kits, robots, and Lego's to explore, play, and learn together!

  • $3,649 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math are the future and in these fields, my students come from populations that are underrepresented and underserved. This year I want to bring Family STEAM Night to my school where my students are the facilitators of the fun, joy, and mathematical literacy magic! We are inviting our families and community inside to experience fun, perseverance, and the purpose of working together to make everlasting change for our kids!

My students are leaders, joyful learners, and independent thinkers and tinkers!

At Family STEAM Night, they are going to lead the learning and take the role of designing the stations, challenging their school community and families to math, science, and engineering challenges. My students will lead their families in paper airplane races, jump rope challenges, building robots and coding with both computers and tinkering sets. They are extremely good at working hard, achieving even when things are hard, and taking on school leadership roles.

My students were born mathematicians, scientists, artists, computer programmers, and engineers and there is no reason why they should not experience pleasure of what it means to do that type of critical thinking and problem solving in real life. With these materials: Lego Kits, tinkering sets, painting and art sets, my students and their families will go on an adventure of learning! Giving my students equitable access and opportunity means that I am giving them and their families the necessary space to engage in these types of projects; choosing activities with them in heart and mind. The foundation of this work is literacy and the implication that when my students can read the word, read themselves, and read text when creating; they have the keys to future success. With this project, I want the chance to give them those keys.

Ms. James Learning Without Limits Grades 3-5

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.

More about Ms. James

Oakland, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters of 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
EE410X - Learning Science Libraries - Gr 4-6 - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $359.00 1 $359.00
Set of 10 Bookmarks from Recycled Circuit Boards • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $150.00 2 $300.00
Yellow Scope Acids Bases and pH Group Pack • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $130.00 1 $130.00
LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box 10698 Building Toy Set for Kids, Boys, and Girls Ages 4-99 (790 Pieces) • Amazon Business $41.99 3 $125.97
Crayola Silly Scents Inspiration Art Case, 80+ Art Supplies, Gift for Kids, Ages 5, 6, 7, 8 [Amazon Exclusive] • Amazon Business $25.48 4 $101.92
GG262 - Accelerate Learning Math Activity Journal - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $46.99 2 $93.98
AA558X - Printing Numbers Practice Book - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $89.99 1 $89.99
AA866 - Lakeshore Toddler Science Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99
Art Supplies, 240-Piece Drawing Art kit, Gifts Art Set Case with Double Sided Trifold Easel, Includes Oil Pastels, Crayons, Colored Pencils, Watercolor Cakes, Sketch Pad (Black) • Amazon Business $25.99 3 $77.97
Tinkering Labs Robotics Engineering Kit | Designed by Scientists in USA | 50+ Parts | 10+ STEM Projects For Kids 8-12 | Learn Electronics, Science | Grow Creativity, Grit | Great DIY Inventor Toy Gift • Amazon Business $70.07 1 $70.07
LEGO Disney Cinderella’s Royal Carriage 43192; Creative Building Kit That Makes a Great Gift, New 2021 (237 Pieces) • Amazon Business $60.00 1 $60.00
Crayola Ultimate Light Board Blue, Drawing Tablet, Toys & Gifts For Kids, Ages 6, 7, 8, 9 [Amazon Exclusive] • Amazon Business $27.99 2 $55.98
Thames & Kosmos Roller Coaster Engineering STEM Kit | Design, Build, Experiment w/ Working Roller Coaster Models | Explore Physics, Forces, Motion, Energy, Velocity & More | Solve Building Challenges • Amazon Business $49.95 1 $49.95
LEGO Marvel I am Groot 76217 Building Toy Set for Kids, Boys, and Girls Ages 10+ (476 Pieces) • Amazon Business $47.00 1 $47.00
MAGBLOCK Magnet Toys Kids Magnetic Building Tiles 100 Pcs 3D Magnetic Blocks Preschool Building Sets Educational Toys for Toddlers Boys and Girls. • Amazon Business $43.99 1 $43.99
Champion Sports 910SET Stopwatch Timer Set: Waterproof, HandHeld Digital Clock Sport Stopwatches with Large Display for Kids or Coach - Bright Colored 6 Pack, Assorted • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
KIZZYEA Water Doodle Mat, Kids Large Aqua Coloring Mat, Mess Free Drawing Mat with Neon Colors, Educational Toy for 2 3 4 5 Years Old Kids,Toddlers,Boys,Girls • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
Python Pithon Pi Symbol Funny Math Teacher Pi Day Shirt T-Shirt • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
Python Pithon Pi Symbol Funny Math Teacher Pi Day Shirt T-Shirt • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
Python Pithon Pi Symbol Funny Math Teacher Pi Day Shirt T-Shirt • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
GG868 - Solar System Book Library - Gr 1-3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $35.50 1 $35.50
The Salvaged Sawhorse - Kids' Positive Affirmation Cards • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $35.00 1 $35.00
GREAT NORTHERN POPCORN COMPANY - Popcorn Packs, Pre-Measured, Movie Theater Style, All-in-One Kernel, Salt, Oil Packets for Popcorn Machines, 8 Ounce (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Stunning Chemistry Set - Mega Science Kit with Over 15 Easy Experiments, Make a Volcano, Launch a Rocket, Create Fizzy Reactions, & More, STEM Toy (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Raymond Geddes Scent-Sibles Lil MP Scented Mechanical Pencils (Pack of 60) • Amazon Business $16.65 2 $33.30
Creativity for Kids Fold and Launch Paper Airplanes - Create 80 Paper Planes, 2 Airplane Launchers, Crafts for Kids Age 6-8+ • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
Mythical Smencils - Limited Edition - Gourmet Scented Pencils (Graphite HB #2) with new Black Finish and Multi-layered Paper Construction, 10 Count - Gifts for Kids, Classroom Rewards • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
Brown Toy Box - Inventor's Journal • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $30.00 1 $30.00
24 Pcs Pixel Miner Themed Multi Point Pencils Party Favor Mine Pixel Craft Classroom Rewards Prizes Goody Bag Treat Bag Stuffers • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
Crayola Sprinkle Art Shaker, Rainbow Arts and Crafts, Gifts for Girls & Boys, Ages 5, 6, 7, 8 • Amazon Business $14.98 2 $29.96
Fruit Snacks Bulk (50 Count) - Fruit Snacks Individual Packs and Gummies with Mott's Medleys Fruit Snacks, Welches Mixed Fruit Snacks, Gushers, Fruit by the Foot and Fruit Roll-Ups by Bussin Boxes • Amazon Business $29.95 1 $29.95
STEM 13-in-1 Solar Power Robots Creation Toy, Educational Experiment DIY Robotics Kit, Science Toy Solar Powered Building Robotic Set Age 8-12 for Boys Girls Kids Teens to Build • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Celestial Buddies Little Earth Buddy 9" Plush Space Toy • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $25.00 1 $25.00
STEM Robotics Kit, 6 Set Electronic Science Experiments Projects for Kids, DIY Engineering Robotic Building Kits for Boys Ages 8-12, Robot Toys Motor for Girls to Build 7 8 9 10 11 12 + Years Old • Amazon Business $24.50 1 $24.50
6 Set STEM Kit, DC Motor Electronic Robotic for Kids Age 8-12, STEM Projects, DIY Science Experiments Circuit Building Kits, Electric Robot Toy, Gift for 8 9 10 11 12 Year Old Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $23.89 1 $23.89
Kids Science Kit STEM Toys - Science Kits for Kids Age 6-8-12, 36 Science Lab Experiments Educational Games, 60+ PCS Science Toys for Kids, Christmas, Birthday Gift for 6-12 Year Old Boys & Girls • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Hgvoetty Unisex 3D Print Athletic Fashion Math Hoodies for Men S Ds-black • Amazon Business $21.59 1 $21.59
SNAEN Science Kit with 30 Science Lab Experiments,DIY STEM Educational Learning Scientific Tools for 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Years Old Boys Girls Kids Toys Gift • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
A Kids Book About Money • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
TS810 - STEAM Reproducible Design Challenges Workbook - Kindergarten • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
GF706 - Smath • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Straw Constructor Toys STEM Building Toys 600Pcs Straw Toy Interlocking Plastic Toys Engineering Toys Thin Tube Blocks Toy Educational Toy Kit for Indoor&Outdoor Kids Toy for Boys and Girls Gift • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
LEGO DUPLO Town Truck & Tracked Excavator 10931 Building Toy Set for Preschool Kids, Toddler Boys and Girls Ages 2+ (20 Pieces) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Jump Rope for Kids - 6 Pack Adjustable Soft Skipping Rope with Skin-Friendly Foam Handles for Kids,Boys, Girls, Children - Outdoor Fun Activity, Great Party Favor, Exercise Activity & Fitness • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
KAMJUNTAR Lanyard String,15 Rolls Gimp String Plastic Lacing Cord Plastic String Lanyard Kit for Friendship Bracelets Jewelry Making DIY Craft Boondoggle Gimp Bracelet Making Kit for Kids Girls • Amazon Business $19.97 1 $19.97
Python Pithon Pi Symbol Funny Math Teacher Pi Day Shirt T-Shirt • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
29" Large Dart Board for Kids, BooTaa Kids Dart Board with 12 Sticky Balls, Boys Toys, Indoor/ Sport Outdoor Fun Party Play Game Toys, Birthday Gifts for 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Year Old Boys Girls • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Nature Valley Granola Bars, Crunchy Oats 'n Honey, 48 Bars • Amazon Business $9.38 2 $18.76
Fidget Slug - 3D Rainbow Color Sensory Toy • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $18.00 1 $18.00
PP1115 - Busy Bugs Floor Puzzle • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00
FG745 - Mastering Fractions Dominoes • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
Learn to Draw Disney: Villains (Paperback) • Blick Art Materials $12.80 1 $12.80
Draw Alphabeasts • Blick Art Materials $11.54 1 $11.54
Carson Dellosa STEM Challenges Learning Cards, 31 pc. Stem Projects for Kids Ages 8-12, Science Kits for Kids Grades 2-5, Hands-On STEM Kit filled Space, Physical, Earth Science and More • Amazon Business $11.39 1 $11.39
Round Is a Tortilla: A Book of Shapes • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $11.00 1 $11.00
Brain Quest 1st Grade Q&A Cards: 750 Questions and Answers to Challenge the Mind. Curriculum-based! Teacher-approved! (Brain Quest Decks) • Amazon Business $10.49 1 $10.49
Fidget Octopus - Spinner Pop Toy • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $8.00 1 $8.00
Brain Quest Workbook: Grade 1 • Amazon Business $7.79 1 $7.79
Brain Quest Workbook: Grade 3 • Amazon Business $6.80 1 $6.80
Brain Quest Workbook: Pre-K • Amazon Business $6.77 1 $6.77
Brain Quest Workbook: Grade 6 • Amazon Business $6.77 1 $6.77
Brain Quest Workbook, Grade 2 • Amazon Business $6.77 1 $6.77
Brain Quest Workbook: Grade 4 • Amazon Business $6.77 1 $6.77
Connect-the-Dot Surprises! • Blick Art Materials $6.39 1 $6.39
Preschool Early Learning Workbook, Math & Language Activity Book for Kids Age 3 4 5: Letters Tracing Workbook , Counting Objects, Preschool Workbook, Number Tracing (Education Workbook) • Amazon Business $5.98 1 $5.98
Addition Subtraction Practice Workbook, Grade 1 Math Workbook: Daily Practice Workbook for 1st Graders, 1st Grade Math, Grade 1 Addition (Education Workbook) • Amazon Business $5.98 1 $5.98
Shapes Basic Geometry Workbook Grades K-2 (Education Workbook) • Amazon Business $5.98 1 $5.98
Multiplication and Division Math Workbook for 3rd 4th 5th Grades: Everyday Practice Exercises, Basic Concept, Word Problem, Skill-Building practice (Education Workbook) • Amazon Business $5.98 1 $5.98
Brain Quest Workbook: Kindergarten • Amazon Business $5.95 1 $5.95
Brain Quest Workbook: Grade 5 • Amazon Business $5.72 1 $5.72

Materials cost

$2,808.80

Vendor shipping charges

$17.95

Sales tax

$202.75

3rd party payment processing fee

$42.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$3,101.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$547.35

Total project goal

$3,648.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$3,648.98

1 Donor

-$729.80

Donations toward project cost

-$620.33

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$109.47

match offer

-$2,919.18

Match offer toward project cost

-$2,481.30

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$437.88

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