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Mrs. Szamrej from Wilmington, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bringing the Outside ln with Science Centers

Help me give my students hands on science learning centers to help them explore the world from inside the classroom.

  • $218 goal

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My Students

I work with a diverse group of students with disabilities in a special day class program. My school is a Title I school in a low-income neighborhood where most of the families struggle to meet their basic needs. Many of my students have little access to hands on.learning experiences. My students are visual learners who learn best when they have games and activities that reinforce the concepts they are learning in class.

My Project

I teach a diverse group of students with disabilities in my classroom. One thing they all have in common though is their love of learning. Most of students struggle with reading and writing so learning new material can be a challenge. Giving them hands on science centers would give them the opportunity to explore world while inside the classroom. These centers would be accessible for all of my students who don't have the chance to explore nature in their urban neighborhood. Please help us bring the outside into my classroom.

Mrs. Szamrej Hawaiian 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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Wilmington, CA 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

14 students impacted 6donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
DD978 Animals Instant Learning Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
DD974 Bugs Insects Instant Learning Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
TT697 Weather Seasons Instant Learning Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
TT692 Life Cycles Instant Learning Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99

Materials cost

$139.96

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $12.81

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$184.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.62

Total project goal

$217.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $217.49

3 Donors

-$164.44

Donations toward project cost

-$155.44

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.00

match offer

-$34.62

Match offer toward project cost

-$29.43

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.19

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$18.43

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 $0.00

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