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Ms. Shivers from Atlanta, GA is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Young Minds: Hands-On STEM Tools for Tomorrow's Innovators

Help me give my students a laptop, a digital camera, toys, and other hands-on STEM and social-emotional learning tools to inspire curiosity, foster creativity, and develop essential problem-solving and social-emotional skills, preparing them to become tomorrow's innovators.

  • $974 goal

This project expired on April 19, 2025.

This project expired on April 19, 2025.

My Project

I absolutely love the enthusiasm and creativity my students bring to the classroom. They are curious, passionate, and always eager to explore new ideas. What makes them even more remarkable is their growing ability to collaborate, communicate, and problem-solve using tools like laptops, cameras, and social-emotional resources which enhance their ability to engage meaningfully with each other and the world around them.

This project will provide my students with hands-on STEM, social-emotional, mental health awareness, and digital tools that will encourage not only academic learning but also social, emotional, mental health and technological growth.

Whether it's building robots, conducting experiments, or coding, these resources will empower my students to develop critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Students will also develop important skills like teamwork, resilience, and empathy. These experiences will help them grow as learners and as individuals, equipping them to become the innovators and leaders of tomorrow.

With your support, we can empower students to reach their fullest potential, both academically and emotionally.

Ms. Shivers South Atlanta High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

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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Atlanta, GA 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

75 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
HP 2023 Newest Upgraded Laptops for Student & Business, 14'' HD Computer, Intel Celeron N4120 Quad-Core, 8GB RAM, 128GB(64GB SSD+64GB Card) Fast Charge, Windows 11, White (14-dq0052dx) • Amazon Business $219.99 1 $219.99
Minolta - MND20 44.0 Megapixel Digital Camera - Black • Best Buy Education $88.10 1 $88.10
Calm Strips: Original CLASS 30-Pack Sensory Tools (fidget toys, social emotional learning, mental health stickers, calming corner fidgets for teens) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $42.00 2 $84.00
8 Mini Emotion Plush Toys with A Little SPOT of Feelings Hardcover Book Set (fidget toy set, social emotional learning, compassion, calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $52.00 1 $52.00
Bubble Push Pop Toy Building Blocks Game (balancing puzzle board game; tetra tower stack strategy balance & collaboration; calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $24.00 2 $48.00
EXPO Dry Erase Markers (Assorted Colors) - 36 Count with CHISEL Tip • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $45.00 1 $45.00
Solobo Toys: EMOTIONS COIN DROP (calming corner resources; social emotional learning toy; sensory play) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $40.00 1 $40.00
Digipower - Follow ME Vlogging Kit for Phones and Cameras Includes Microphone LED light Bluetooth remote phone grip and tripod • Best Buy Education $35.34 1 $35.34
My Body Sends a Signal: Helping Kids Recognize Emotions & Express Feelings - Resilient Kids (social emotional learning paperback; calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 2 $32.00
UNO Play with Pride Card Game (inclusive board game) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $13.00 2 $26.00
Quote Stickers, Positive Stickers 200Pcs Motivational Waterproof Vinyl Stickers for Water Bottle Hydroflasks Laptops Computers Phone for Women Adults Students Teachers Employees • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
(2 Units) Wireless Presentation Clicker for PowerPoint, Wireless Presenter Remote with Laser Pointer Slide Clickers for Mac/Windows/Linux, Computer/Laptop, Google Slide/PPT/Keynote • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
seenda Wireless Mouse, 2.4G Noiseless Mouse with USB Receiver Portable Computer Mice for PC, Tablet, Laptop, Notebook Chromebook - Gradient Purple • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$735.39

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $50.74

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$827.16

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$145.97

Total project goal

$973.13

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