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Dr. Patterson from Philadelphia, PA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Attracted to Learning

Help me give my students become engineers using magnets and be able to work together.

  • $267 goal

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My Project

STEAM education is important to develop especially in our youngest learners because they are the future problem solvers! Our students learn best through building and being creative. Magnets are a fantastic way for students to explore engineering while playing at the same time!

These magnet sets will support our STEAM curriculum by giving my students opportunities to be engineers as well as being free to use their imagination.

My students will learn social skills by sharing these supplies and creating collaboratively. Magnets can help my students develop many skills 21st Century skills needed. For example, communication, critical thinking, the use of creativity, and teamwork.

STEAM education not only supports problem-solving and collaboration, but students love having hands-on experiences!

Dr. Patterson Edwin Forrest Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Philadelphia, PA View local requests

Nearly all 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

999 students impacted 4donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
PicassoTiles 60 pc Magnet Tiles Building Block Travel Size Magnetic Marble Run Construction Toy Set Mini Diamond Marble RaceTrack Building Blocks Playset Education STEM Learning Kit Boy Girl 3+ PTMG60 • Amazon Business $19.99 4 $79.96
148PCS Magnetic Tiles Pipe Magnetic Blocks Magnets Toys for Kids Toddler Toys, Compatible with Major Brands Magnet Toys, Magnetic Building Set Magnet Tiles Building Block for Age 8-12 Girl Boy Toys • Amazon Business $48.99 1 $48.99
Lakeshore Magnetic Wands - Set of 12 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $32.99 1 $32.99
Rurvale 100Pcs Magnetic Tiles, Magnet Blocks for 3 4 5 6 7 8 Year Old Boys Girls, Learning Educational STEM Toys for Toddlers 3-5, 4-8, Building Blocks for Kids Ages 3+ Birthday Gifts • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99

Materials cost

$191.93

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.65

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$226.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$39.96

Total project goal

$266.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $266.42

2 Donors

-$124.48

Donations toward project cost

-$113.23

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

Matching donations from our partners

-$133.21

Match offers toward project cost

-$113.23

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.98

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.73

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 $0.00

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