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Mrs. Makaryan from Staten Island, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Engaging STEM Activities

Help me give my students LEGOs to use in our classroom for engaging STEM activities.

  • $182 goal

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My Students

My students are vibrant and unique, and they motivate me to be a better teacher. They are a diverse group of English language learners and general education students in a Title one school who love to come every day to learn. They are energetic and creative ten-year-olds who deserve to have the materials that will take their learning to the next level.

I know they would love to have more engaging STEM opportunities in the classroom.

I think every teacher should be able to give their students the chance to build and create.

My Project

This year I want to incorporate more opportunities for STEM activities in my classroom. Students love being involved in activities that are hands-on and it really gives them ownership of their learning. Including LEGOs within the lessons will help capture the student’s interest as well as keep them engaged. I want my students to be excited to come to school every day and I think this will definitely help to achieve that goal of mine. STEM activities will foster deeper thinking and will give students opportunities to problem solve as well as work together towards a specific goal. Thank you in advance to anyone that donates.

Mrs. Makaryan PS 11 Thomas Dongan Grades 3-5

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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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

20 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
LEGO Classic Creative Builder Box 10703 (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $94.97 1 $94.97
LEGO Classic Creative Supplement 10693 • Amazon Business $27.75 1 $27.75

Materials cost

$122.72

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.84

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$154.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.28

Total project goal

$181.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $181.84

2 Donors

-$85.00

Donations toward project cost

-$82.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.00

match offer

-$85.36

Match offer toward project cost

-$72.56

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.80

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.47

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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