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Mrs. Rutherford from Richmond, VA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Engaging STEM Materials for My Early Learners

Help me give my students a sensory based, hands-on learning experience! You are never too young to start exploring STEM materials in a meaningful and developmentally appropriate way!

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My Students

I have the privilege of teaching a special education classroom in Richmond city. My students range from 2 to 5 years old and their courage and resilience amazes me every single day. Many of my students have severe physical, medical, and developmental needs and are dependent on others for many parts of their daily living. They are extraordinary individuals who have faced so many challenges in their short lives and still come to school with a smile on their face and ready to learn!

My Project

I firmly believe that every child, regardless of developmental ability, has the potential to learn and succeed. Children with disabilities or delays, in particular, need to be instilled early with a high quality education and a love of learning as a way of helping them to develop and demonstrate their unique potential and abilities. Research has shown hands-on and engaging STEM materials in the classroom can carry over into all aspects of a child’s development. These materials will help my students explore building, engineering, using our five senses, manipulating our light board and learning about speed and force! Please help my amazing little learners engage in a truly hands-on STEM experience!

Mrs. Rutherford Maymont Pre-School Learning Center Grades PreK-2

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

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.

More about Mrs. Rutherford

Richmond, VA 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

8 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
LA583 - Stand-Up Magnetic Write & Wipe Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.50 1 $99.50
LL453 - See-Inside Magnetic Blocks • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
PP777 - Create-A-Path Magnetic Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
TT609 - Magnetic Shape Sorting Rods • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
DD191 - Nuts About Sorting! • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
PP776 - Sensory Marble Mazes • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
TA3385 - Unruled Chart Tablet • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
VR244 - Rainbow Stack Ball Track • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
AR872 - Mix�& Match Magnetic Wild Animals • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
LL426 - Squeeze, Scoop & Count Ice Cream Shop • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
EE927 - Comparing Sizes Activity Box • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
LC583 - Translucent Buttons • Lakeshore Learning Materials $11.99 1 $11.99
LC588 - Translucent Letters • Lakeshore Learning Materials $11.99 1 $11.99
LC589 - Translucent Numbers • Lakeshore Learning Materials $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$440.37

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.61

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$476.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$84.17

Total project goal

$561.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $561.15

2 Donors

-$279.00

Donations toward project cost

-$240.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.10

match offer

-$277.74

Match offer toward project cost

-$236.08

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.66

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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