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Ms. Devenney from Charleroi, PA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bring Bee-Bots and Coding to the Kindergarten Classroom!

Help me give my students the opportunity to integrate technology and core subjects. Kindergarten students will learn to code a simple robot in combination with math and reading skills.

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My Project

I am eager to share an exciting idea with my kindergarten students that I believe will greatly benefit their learning in our classroom. As you may know, integrating technology into the classroom can provide endless opportunities for engagement and skill development. In that light, I am hoping to have this project funded for the implementation of Bee-Bots as a valuable resource.

Bee-Bots are small, friendly robots that are specifically designed for young learners.

By incorporating these adorable little creatures into our lessons, we can seamlessly integrate math, reading, and technology skills, all while fostering a collaborative environment amongst our students.

Imagine kindergarteners working together in pairs or small groups, guiding the Bee-Bots through various math and reading related tasks and challenges. Not only will this encourage teamwork and cooperation, but it will also enhance their critical thinking abilities as they plan and execute their coding instructions.

One of the key benefits of this project is its potential to make a real difference in the lives of students who come from low-income families. It gives them the opportunity to experience the wonders of technology and coding at an early age, leveling the playing field and setting them up for future success. The integration of Bee-Bots will not only engage them in learning, but also nurture their creativity and problem-solving skills.

To kickstart this initiative, we would need four Bee-Bots, ensuring that each group of students has the chance to actively participate and learn alongside their peers. I believe investing in these robots will have a profound and long-lasting impact on my students' educational journey.

Ms. Devenney Charleroi Area Elementary Center Grades PreK-2

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Charleroi, PA View local requests

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

17 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kaplan Early Learning Bee-Bot Programmable and Rechargeable Robot • Kaplan Early Learning Company $99.95 4 $399.80

Materials cost

$399.80

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$435.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.91

Total project goal

$512.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $512.71

3 Donors

-$281.36

Donations toward project cost

-$239.16

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.20

match offer

-$231.34

Match offer toward project cost

-$196.64

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.70

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