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Ms. Arnold from Silver Spring MD is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

We're All About the STEAM this Spring Part 1

Help me give my students access to STEM building materials and supplies that will help promote Creative and Critical thinking skills and instill a love of science, technology, engineering, art, and math at an early age.

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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 Project

Welcome to our classroom, where every day is an adventure in learning! I'm an enthusiastic educator committed to fostering curiosity and innovation in my students. The school I teach at is a vibrant hub of young minds eager to explore the wonders of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics).

Imagine a classroom where students become budding scientists, engineers, artists, and mathematicians all in one day.

That's the vision we're working towards, but we need your help to make it a reality. With your support, we can enrich our learning environment with hands-on resources that inspire creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration.

Here's a glimpse of how your donation will directly impact our students:

Building Kits: Imagine our students exploring and then recreating buildings from around the world with Lego, brain flakes, magnetic tiles, and other tools that will spark their curiosity and ignite a lifelong love for exploration.

Math Manipulatives: Hands-on manipulatives, such as blocks and geometric shapes, make mathematics tangible and engaging. These tools transform abstract concepts into concrete experiences, making math accessible and enjoyable for all learners.

By supporting our DonorsChoose project, you're not just providing supplies; you're investing in our students' futures. You're nurturing their curiosity, fueling their passions, and equipping them with the skills they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference.

Ms. Arnold
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
15 Drawer Rolling Storage Cart, Mobile Utility Cart with Lockable Wheels, Drawers, Multipurpose Organizer Cart for Home, Office, School, Rainbow • Amazon Business $85.99 1 $85.99
ThinkFun Gravity Maze Marble Run Brain Game and STEM Toy for Boys and Girls Age 8 and Up: Toy of the Year Award Winner • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
IQ BUILDER | STEM Learning Toys | Creative Construction Engineering | Fun Educational Building Toy Set for Boys and Girls Ages 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Year Old | Best Toy Gift for Kids | Top Blocks Game Kit • Amazon Business $24.77 1 $24.77
KODATEK 961 Pcs Building Blocks Set, Educational STEM Building Toys for Kids Brain Development & Hands-On Ability Improvement, Construction Toy for Preschool and Kindergarten Boys & Girls Aged 3+ • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Elongdi Magnetic Building Blocks, [ 132 Pieces ] Lengthen Building Sticks Set, Magnet Stem Toys Set Non-Toxic Building 3D Puzzle Boys Toys for Kids and Adult • Amazon Business $19.90 1 $19.90
PANLOS 500 Piece Building Bricks Set, Classic Colors Building Toys for Creative Play, Compatible with All Major Brands, STEM Innovation Education Kit, Birthday Gifts for Kids Girls Boys Age 6 and Up • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
VIAHART Brain Flakes 500 Piece Set, Ages 3+, Interlocking Plastic Disc Toy for Creative Building, Educational STEM Learning, Construction Block Play for Kids, Teens, Adults, Boys, and Girls • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
TOMYOU 200 Pieces Building Blocks Kids STEM Toys Educational Discs Sets Interlocking Solid Plastic for Preschool Boys and Girls Aged 3+, Safe Material Creativity • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
LovesTown 209 PCS Wooden Pattern Blocks, Geometric Shapes Blocks Pattern Blocks with Cards Tangram Puzzles for Kids Educational Tangram Toys • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98

Materials cost

$241.59

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$14.50

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$289.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$51.13

Total project goal

$340.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$340.84

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$340.84

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