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Ms. Allie from New York, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Sense of Awe in an Autism Classroom

Help me give my students science kits, building blocks, a growing kit and other materials for activities that create a sense of awe in the classroom and in their lives.

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My Project

Upon returning to in person learning, I committed myself to providing my students increased access to learning activities to grow their sense of awe. Research shows that a sense of awe increases creativity and curiosity. A sense of awe can provide comfort and support during challenging times. A sense of awe is also linked to cultivating happier and healthier kids!

These materials will allow my students to further explore their curiosity through science and art.

My students with autism thrive while engaged in hands-on learning. The STEM kits, building blocks, art supplies will foster independence and excitement.

My students have autism and they have awesome little minds that are so fascinated by the little things. This year, to increase their sense of awe - we have been engaged in a multitude of hands on activities, research projects and a lot of googling to answer very specific, curious and interesting questions that pop up.

My students will use the STEM learning kits in order to engage in exploration, trial and error and perseverance. My students will utilize STEM activities such as the building blocks, bridges and grow kit to improve their observational skills as well as their social skills by sharing their observations. My students will utilize the art supplies such as vibrant paper, modpodge and water colors to explore self expression through art as well as utilize art as a way to calm down during hard moments.

Ms. Allie P94M @ PS 281 Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than half 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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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
SOLMOD Science Kits for Kids, Over 360 Science Experiments Including Volcano Science Kit, Crystal Growing Kit, DIY STEM Educational Toys for Boys and Girls Aged 8-12 • Amazon Business $35.59 1 $35.59
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 $25.99 1 $25.99
Insect Lore - Butterfly Growing Kit - With Voucher to Redeem Caterpillars Later • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Educational Insights Sprout & Grow Window Plant Growing Kit, Science Kit for Homeschool & Classrooms, Ages 5+ • Amazon Business $23.09 1 $23.09
276PCS Construction Race Tracks for Kids Boys Toys, DIY Collage Flexible Track Toys Set, 2 Electric Toy Cars, 3 Construction Vehicles. Kids Gifts for 3 4 5 6 7 8 Year Old Boys and Girls Toys • Amazon Business $20.00 1 $20.00
24 Watercolor Paint Set For Kids and Adults - Bulk Pack of 24 Washable Water color Paint In 8 Colors - Perfect for Preschool Classroom, Children's Art School , Party Favors - Paintbrushes Included • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Klutz Lego Gear Bots Science/STEM Activity Kit • Amazon Business $19.97 1 $19.97
RAINBOW TOYFROG Straw Constructor STEM Building Toys 300 pcs Interlocking Plastic Educational Toys Engineering Building Blocks -Construction Blocks- Kids Toy for 3-12 Year Old Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $19.89 1 $19.89
Pony Beads, 3,300 pcs 9mm Pony Beads Set in 23 Colors with Letter Beads, Star Beads and Elastic String for Bracelet Jewelry Making by INSCRAFT • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
40 Pcs Lacing Beads for Toddlers Wooden Threading String Toys Montessori Beads Preschool Toys Learning Educational Toys Christmas Birthday Xmas Gift for Boys Girls Babies • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Creativity for Kids Grow 'N Glow Terrarium Kit for Kids - Science Activities for Kids Ages 5-8+, Craft Kits and STEM Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Raymond Geddes Miles O'Smiles Tip Topz Number 2 Pencils For Kids With Pencil Toppers (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Inner-Active Play Putty Therapy Putty for Kids with Charms Green as Grass Theraputty Medium Resistance, Increase fine Motor Skills and Finger Strength, Occupational and Physical Therapist Recommended • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
INNER-ACTIVE Play Putty Therapy Putty for Kids with Charms in The Barn Theraputty Medium Resistance, Increase fine Motor Skills and Finger Strength, Occupational and Physical Therapist Recommended • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Be Kind (Be Kind, 1) • Amazon Business $14.24 1 $14.24
Mod Podge CS11303 Waterbase Sealer, Glue and Finish, 32 oz, Matte • Amazon Business $13.28 1 $13.28
Roll Over Image to Zoom in Aleene's Tack-It Over & Over Liquid Glue 4oz (Thrее Рack) • Amazon Business $13.25 1 $13.25
Adhesive Putty Round Sticky Poster Tacky Putty Reusable and Removable Double-Sided Stickers Wall Safe Mounting Putty for Hanging Pictures Poster Photo Frames (1000, 0.8 Inch) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Con-Tact Brand Clear Adhesive Protective Liner to Cover Books and Documents, 13.5-Inches x 5-Feet (05F-C7R100-12) • Amazon Business $12.41 1 $12.41
RMJOY Rainbow Scratch Paper Sets: 59pcs Magic Art Craft Scratch Off Papers Supplies Kits Pad for Age 3-12 Kids Girl Boy Teen Toy Game Gift for Birthday|Party Favor|DIY Activities|Painting Game Gifts • Amazon Business $10.95 1 $10.95
Click N' Play Non-toxic Foam Blocks, Building Block and Stacking Block, Amazing As Bath Toys, 60 Count with Carry Tote • Amazon Business $10.80 1 $10.80
Tru-Ray Construction Paper, Vibrant Colors, 150 Sheets • Amazon Business $10.19 1 $10.19
SOTOGO 2060 Pieces Colorful Wiggle Eyes Self Adhesive Googly Eyes for Crafts,4 Styles 10 Colors and 9 Sizes for DIY • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
PROLOSO Water Growing Sea Creatures Animals & Water Beads Set | 30Pack + 10000Pcs | Expandable Oceanic Animals Fun in The Bathtub | Educational & Learning Toy for Toddlers Children Boys & Girls Gift • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Where's the Bear? • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
A Walk in New York • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
50 Pieces Face Multicultural Creative Cut-Outs Face Shape Paper Cutouts for Children to Design and Decorate, Craft Group Projects, Unity in Diversity Kids' Craft Projects for School/ Home, 5.5 Inch • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
nutty toys 8 pk Pop Tube Sensory Toys (Large) Fine Motor Skills & Learning for Toddlers, Top ADHD Fidget 2022 Unique Adult & Kid Easter Basket Stuffer Present Idea Best Tween Boy & Girl Birthday Gift • Amazon Business $8.97 1 $8.97
ELONGDI Water Beads Pack Rainbow Mix 50,000 Beads Growing Balls, Jelly Water Gel Beads for Spa Refill, Kids Sensory Toys , Vases, Plant, Wedding and Home Decor • Amazon Business $8.90 1 $8.90
Fashionclubs 6pcs/Set Plastic Clay and Dough Playing Tools Set for Children Ages 3 and Up • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Slide & Surprise in the Ocean • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Spot Can Count (Color): First Edition • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Spot Goes to the Farm board book • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Oh Dear!: A Farm Lift-the-Flap Book (Dear Zoo & Friends) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
anezus Fishing Line Nylon String Cord Clear Fluorocarbon Strong Monofilament Fishing Wire • Amazon Business $6.59 1 $6.59
SunWorks Shades of Me Construction Paper P9512, 12" x 18", 5 Assorted Colors, 50 Sheets • Amazon Business $5.39 1 $5.39
Dear Zoo: A Lift-the-Flap Book • Amazon Business $5.00 1 $5.00

Materials cost

$504.15

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$541.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$95.60

Total project goal

$637.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$637.31

1 Donor

-$637.31

Donations toward project cost

-$541.71

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$95.60

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