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Mrs. Burgess-Wilhelm from Bakersfield, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Bright Minds: Unlocking Creativity With STEM

Help me give my students building materials and books to teach Growth Mindset.

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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

My class is full of students that are excited to learn. They love hands-on learning activities that allow for creativity and problem-solving. By making a donation to our project you will be encouraging my students to ask questions and think critically, fostering a love of learning and curiosity about the world around them. The building materials and books we are requesting will also help me to teach students about having a growth mindset: I can't do it...yet!

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) learning in kindergarten is an important opportunity for young students to develop a strong foundation in critical skills that will benefit them throughout their academic journey and future careers.

By introducing STEM concepts at an early age students develop important skills such as observation, analysis, and logical reasoning. This interactive style of learning cultivates a sense of excitement and empowers young minds to become active participants in their own education.

Mrs. Burgess-Wilhelm College Heights Elementary School 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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Bakersfield, 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

25 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Budding Builders Tub • AKJ Education $35.99 2 $71.98
Dive Into Shapes! A “Sea” And Build Geometry Set • AKJ Education $21.89 2 $43.78
Iggy Peck, Architect • AKJ Education $13.86 1 $13.86
Ada Twist, Scientist • AKJ Education $13.86 1 $13.86
Rosie Revere, Engineer • AKJ Education $13.86 1 $13.86
Whoosh! • AKJ Education $12.37 1 $12.37
Playfoam® Shape & Learn Alphabet Set • AKJ Education $9.48 1 $9.48
Playfoam® Shape & Learn Numbers Set • AKJ Education $9.48 1 $9.48
Motion • AKJ Education $6.53 1 $6.53

Materials cost

$195.20

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $17.86

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$245.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.41

Total project goal

$289.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $289.40

2 Donors

-$144.69

Donations toward project cost

-$122.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.70

Matching donations from our partners

-$144.71

Match offers toward project cost

-$123.00

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.71

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 $0.00

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