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Ms. C from Agawam, MA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Brain Bins: Sparking Creativity and Innovation In Our Early Finishers

Help me give my students the opportunity to creatively explore with "brain bins" filled with building toys and a rolling cart to organize our early finisher area, turning free time into innovative exploration.

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STEAM education is crucial for building our students' 21st-century skills of creativity and critical thinking. As a K-4 STEAM teacher, I have the privilege of working with around 700 incredibly creative students from kindergarten through 4th grade.

One of the most essential parts of ensuring their success is being able to support their varying levels of ability and interest.

To do this, I am requesting building toys to create "brain bins" for open-ended creative exploration when students finish activities early. These brain bins will help ensure that students of all capabilities can use our time together to its fullest, growing their creativity and critical thinking skills.

Additionally, the rolling cart will help efficiently organize our early finisher area, allowing students to easily and independently access the resources they need to grow their skills. By supporting this project, you will help inspire and nurture the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers.

Ms. C Benjamin J Phelps Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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Agawam, MA View local requests

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

700 students impacted 6donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Seville Classics 10-Drawer Organizer Cart, Translucent Multi-Color (SHE16218B) • Quill.com $58.49 1 $58.49
Crayola Dough - Silly Scents | 60x1oz Scented Play Dough Party Pack | 60 Modeling Compound Tubs in 6 Bright Colors & Scents | Kids Party Favors | Classroom Prizes | Summer Activities for Kids • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Veatree 150Pcs Magnetic Building Sticks Blocks Toys, Magnet Educational Toys STEM Toys for Kids and Adult, 3D Non-Toxic Building Toy with Storage Bag • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
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
Plus-Plus Blocks - Set of 70, Basic Colors • Blick Art Materials $7.99 2 $15.98

Materials cost

$136.44

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$178.44

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$31.49

Total project goal

$209.93

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $209.93

6 Donors

-$209.93

Donations toward project cost

-$178.44

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.49

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