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Mrs. Jean Raftery from Newark, NJ is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Beginning to Code With My Little Ones

Help me give my students coding Mouse robots and Pre-Coding Penguin stones for my early learners. These activities will help introduce coding to my students in the younger grades in a fun and engaging way!

  • 4 donors
  • $128 still needed

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  • 4 donors
  • $128 still needed
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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

The Pre-coding penguin stones with activity cards and the Code and Go Robot Mouse will help me introduce the important concept of coding to the students in the younger grades who come to my STEAM lab.

By introducing coding concepts early, we equip students with essential skills and knowledge that will benefit them throughout their education and into their future careers.

Younger students should learn early coding concepts because coding helps students develop foundational skills in logic, problem-solving, and critical thinking. These skills are essential not only in coding but also in various academic subjects and everyday life. The Code and Go Robot Mouse provides a playful and accessible introduction to coding concepts for young learners, making it easier to grasp complex ideas, and the hands-on nature of the activity set makes learning coding fun and interactive, keeping students engaged and motivated. Students will learn to troubleshoot issues when the robot doesn’t perform as expected, fostering resilience and analytical thinking. This is also a great way to introduce "unplugged coding" to these students because the students in grades K-2 don't have computer access in my room. Having exposure to early coding concepts will help build a foundation for future robotics and coding in their stem classes.

Mrs. Jean Raftery First Avenue Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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Newark, NJ 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

287 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Learning Resources Learning Essentials STEM Robot Mouse Coding Activity Set (LER2831) • Quill.com $39.09 2 $78.18
Learning Resources Code & Go Robot Mouse - 31 Pieces, Ages 4+, Coding STEM Toys, Screen-Free Coding Toys for Kids • Amazon Business $31.34 2 $62.68
Yellow Door Pre-Coding Penguin Stones & Activity Cards • Kaplan Early Learning Company $58.46 1 $58.46
Tenergy 1.5V AAA Alkaline Battery, High Performance AAA Non-Rechargeable Batteries for Clocks, Remotes, Toys & Electronic Devices, Replacement AAA Cell Batteries, 48 Pack • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$211.31

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$244.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.14

Total project goal

$287.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $287.62

2 Donors

-$135.00

Donations toward project cost

-$114.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.25

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

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 $127.62

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