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Mrs. Allard's STEAM Lab's Classroom

  • Vista Grande Elementary School
  • San Diego, CA
  • More than a third 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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Cart It

Help me give my students some organization carts and trays for our supplies.
Mrs. Allard's STEAM Lab
Vista Grande Elementary School
San Diego, CA
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Help me give my students rolling storage carts for supplies for STEM and art.
Mrs. Allard's STEAM Lab
Vista Grande Elementary School
San Diego, CA
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iPad for Digital Drawing

Help me give my students the availability of an iPad Air and Pencil to explore digital art creation.
Mrs. Allard's STEAM Lab
Vista Grande Elementary School
San Diego, CA
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Past projects 134

  • Acrylic Paint Markers for Steam Projects

    Funded Mar 10, 2025

    I can't thank you enough for your generosity in funding my DonorsChoose project for acrylic markers! Your support means the world to my students and me.

    We will use these markers for a variety of projects, both in art and in the STEAM Lab. My students will be very excited to experiment with them!

    Thanks again.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Allard's STEAM Lab

  • Say Yes Yes to OuiSi Visual Games

    Funded Feb 14, 2025

    The timing of this donation is perfect! We were just working on nature patterns both in science and in art, so these games actually go right along with that theme. We will use them as reference perhaps even more than we will for the games themselves, but the games will be fun as well.

    The artist references will also come in handy as we come to know more artists. This year has been our first year implementing an art program (outside of my integrated creative art in STEAM), and we have been working on introducing artists. We have also recently been going through the steps for analyzing work - "visual literacy." The students enjoyed that more than I expected, so the OuiSi game on art will make for some fun activities.

    Thanks again for your support!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Allard's STEAM Lab

  • I Am the Frozen One - Icemaker for Science

    Funded Nov 13, 2024

    I am thrilled to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support in helping our STEAM classroom acquire an icemaker. Your contribution has opened up exciting new opportunities for our students to explore hands-on experiments and deepen their understanding of temperature and its effects in the world around them.

    This icemaker will allow us to conduct experiments that showcase scientific concepts such as freezing points, energy transfer, and the states of matter. It's amazing to see how something as simple as ice can spark curiosity, inspire problem-solving, and bring abstract concepts to life for young minds.

    Thank you for believing in our vision and for supporting our STEAM classroom!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Allard's STEAM Lab

    This classroom project was brought to life by Young Sheldon and 2 other donors.
  • Art Drying Rack and Painting Trays

    Funded Nov 13, 2024

    I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous contribution toward the trays and a baker's rack for our classroom art projects. Your support has truly made a difference!

    These new tools will help our young artists have a more organized and efficient space to dry their creations. It's wonderful to see their excitement grow as they explore their creativity, knowing their work is cared for and displayed properly.

    Your kindness and generosity are deeply appreciated, not just by me, but by every student who will benefit from this gift for years to come. Thank you for investing in our classroom and in the arts!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Allard's STEAM Lab

    This classroom project was brought to life by Young Sheldon and 3 other donors.
  • TPT for Financial Literacy and More

    Funded Sep 18, 2024

    I would like to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation to our DonorsChoose project, providing us with a Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) gift card to purchase financial literacy and token economy resources. Your support is making a meaningful impact on the lives of my students, helping them build essential skills that will last a lifetime.

    As an elementary teacher, I strive to teach my students not only academic subjects but also the life skills that will help them succeed. Thanks to your contribution, I now have access to high-quality materials that will make learning about personal finance fun and meaningful.

    On behalf of my students and myself, thank you for giving us the tools to bring this important subject to life in our classroom. We are incredibly grateful for your support!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Allard's STEAM Lab

    This classroom project was brought to life by Charles Schwab Foundation and one other donor.
  • Ozobot Marker Refresh

    Funded Sep 1, 2024

    Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom's DonorsChoose project to fund Ozobot markers! Your support is greatly appreciated and will have a lasting impact on my students.

    These markers are essential tools that will allow our students to fully engage with the Ozobot robots, using colors and codes to program their movements in creative and educational ways. With these new resources, students will explore coding, develop problem-solving skills, and unleash their imaginations as they bring their robots to life on paper.

    Your kindness is helping us foster a hands-on, engaging learning environment where students can dive into STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities that inspire curiosity and excitement for learning.

    Once again, thank you for investing in our classroom and helping to create an exciting learning experience for my students. Your contribution has made a real difference, and we are incredibly grateful!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Allard's STEAM Lab

  • Ozobot Crawlers

    Funded Jul 30, 2024

    I am writing to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation to our classroom's DonorsChoose project to fund Ozobot crawlers. Your support means the world to my students and me!

    With your contribution, our students will now have the opportunity to expand on the fascinating world of robotics and coding in a hands-on, interactive way. These Ozobots will not only bring our lessons to life but also inspire creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills—key components for 21st-century learners.

    Your kindness is helping us transform our classroom into a space where innovation and creativity can thrive, and I can't wait to share the amazing projects and accomplishments that will come as a result of your support.

    Thank you once again for making a real difference in our students' educational journey. Your generosity has truly made an impact, and we are so grateful!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Allard's STEAM Lab

I teach science to all grades, TK-5, at our small elementary school. The students come to the Science Lab once a week for 1 hour or more each visit. Our school has a wide range of students in its population. We serve neighborhood children, military families, and students from areas of higher poverty that ride the bus to our school by choice. We have many cultures represented on our campus, free and reduced lunch for a little over half of our population, and a strong military family representation. Many of our students have a parent deployed. While our elementary classrooms focus on all academic areas, including science, the Science Lab is dedicated to the enrichment and enjoyment of both science and engineering, and challenges students to be flexible and creative problem solvers.

About my class

I teach science to all grades, TK-5, at our small elementary school. The students come to the Science Lab once a week for 1 hour or more each visit. Our school has a wide range of students in its population. We serve neighborhood children, military families, and students from areas of higher poverty that ride the bus to our school by choice. We have many cultures represented on our campus, free and reduced lunch for a little over half of our population, and a strong military family representation. Many of our students have a parent deployed. While our elementary classrooms focus on all academic areas, including science, the Science Lab is dedicated to the enrichment and enjoyment of both science and engineering, and challenges students to be flexible and creative problem solvers.

About my class

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