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Ms. Popow from Brooklyn, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Bright Futures: STEM Learning Tools for Our Classroom

Help me give my students engaging STEM educational toys and tools to enhance learning experiences!

  • $727 goal

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My Project

Our project includes a variety of engaging STEM educational tools that will significantly enhance our students' learning experience. The Wooden Replacement Cars will help develop fine motor skills and introduce basic principles of physics, such as gravity and motion. The 3D Fireworks Glasses will make learning about light and diffraction fun and engaging, sparking interest in optical science. Super-Safe Prisms will be used to teach about light refraction and the spectrum of colors, making abstract concepts tangible. The Mini Flashlight Set will be essential for hands-on experiments in light and shadow, enhancing understanding through practical application. AAA Batteries will power various classroom tools and experiments, ensuring that learning is uninterrupted. The Lakeshore Ramps & Balls Storage Box will keep our classroom organized and make it easy for students to access and store their STEM materials. The Hollow Wooden Block Set will encourage creativity and engineering skills as students build and experiment with structures, while the Large Wooden Blocks will be perfect for collaborative play and learning, helping students develop social skills and teamwork. These resources will be used to explore scientific phenomena, making learning both fun and educational.

Our goal is to create a dynamic and interactive learning environment where students can explore STEM concepts through hands-on activities.

By providing these resources, we aim to foster a love for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and to inspire our students to become the innovators of tomorrow.

Our students are special because of their boundless curiosity and their willingness to dive into new challenges. They come from diverse backgrounds, bringing a rich tapestry of experiences and perspectives to our classroom. Their enthusiasm for learning is contagious, and they constantly inspire me to find new and exciting ways to teach.

Ms. Popow PS 15 Patrick F Daly Grades PreK-2

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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Brooklyn, NY 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

250 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Xylolin Over-Sized Hollow Wooden Block Set for Kids, Natural 29 Piece Set of Large Wood Blocks, Toddler Building and Stacking Blocks, Wooden Toys Building Blocks for Toddlers • Amazon Business $179.88 1 $179.88
Onshine Large Wooden Blocks for Toddlers 1-3, 64 Pieces Big Wood Building Blocks Set with Wooden Storage Box, Large Toddler Blocks Building and Stacking Toys Construction Set • Amazon Business $51.99 2 $103.98
Super-Safe Prisms - Set of 6 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 2 $99.98
Lakeshore Ramps & Balls Storage Box • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Energizer Alkaline Power AAA Batteries 32 Count (Pack of 1), Long-Lasting Triple A Batteries • Amazon Business $19.98 2 $39.96
Akiimy 100 Packs 3D FIREWORKS GLASSS FIRWORKS 3D PAPER GLASSES Rainbow Diffraction 3D Glasses - Folded & Sleeved • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
FASTPRO 18-Pack, 9-LED Mini Flashlight Set, AAA Batteries are Included and Pre-Installed, Perfect for Class Teaching, Camping, Wedding Favor • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
TOP BRIGHT Wooden Car Ramp Race Track Toy Toddler Car Playset Replacement Cars 12 Pack • Amazon Business $10.99 2 $21.98

Materials cost

$570.75

Vendor shipping charges

 $8.50

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$617.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$109.03

Total project goal

$726.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $726.84

8 Donors

-$449.94

Donations toward project cost

-$418.06

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.88

match offer

-$235.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$199.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$41.90

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 $0.00

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