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Ms. Kraft from Cleveland, OH is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Engineering and Exploring in Enrichment!

My students need materials to complete engineering design challenges throughout the year. They also need tools such as flashlights, measuring cups, and magnets for hands-on discovery and research.

  • $463 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

I teach kindergarten and 1st grade enrichment in a Title 1 school in East Cleveland where 100% of our students receive free breakfast and lunch. All of my kids come from low income neighborhoods and are often faced with challenges both in and out of the classroom. I want to provide my students with the tools and materials they need to succeed and excel at school.

Students in the enrichment program will have the opportunity to explore a variety of skills that are above and beyond what is offered in the traditional classroom.

Students will develop specific problem solving skills such as creative and critical thinking while being immersed in rich themes and topics that span all curricular areas. There will be an emphasis on STEM education, including coding and engineering design challenges.

My Project

These materials are essential for my student's exploration of their world in enrichment. The hand magnifiers and other supplies will allow them to explore such topics as rocks, light, sound, and motion in a hands on, engaging way.

Envision a room of 5 and 6 year old students working in teams to build a house out of cardboard, play dough, tape, Styrofoam, and string that will keep ice from melting.

These students will be met with numerous engineering challenges throughout the year that will be based on the topics we research and discover. Their critical and creative thinking skills will be developed and stretched as they work together to plan and create solutions. The materials provided through this project would help make these design challenges a reality.

Ms. Kraft
Grades PreK-2
  • Citizens Academy East
  • Cleveland, OH
    • Half 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

    This project will reach 24 students.

    5 donors have given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
FG465 - Classic Primary Composition Book - Each • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.99 25 $74.75
LC1410 - 10-Player Rhythm Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $44.99 1 $44.99
LA444 - Hand Magnifiers - Set of 12 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
RE313 - Lakeshore Liquid Measurement Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
65214-5000-Trait-Tex Jumbo Roving Yarn - 8 oz, 4-Ply, Blue • Blick Art Materials $12.55 2 $25.10
WD984 - Magnetic Wands - Set of 12 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
FS489 - Kid-Sized Flashlights - Set of 6 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
BA9112 - Pipe Stems - 1,000 Pieces • Lakeshore Learning Materials $18.99 1 $18.99
PR811 - Craft Laces • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.99 5 $14.95
24149-1014-Blick Masking Tape - White, 1/4" x 60 yds • Blick Art Materials $1.32 10 $13.20
11219-5025-Hygloss Transparent Cellophane - 20" x 25 ft, Light Blue, Roll • Blick Art Materials $5.59 2 $11.18
Staples Construction Paper, 76 lbs., Assorted Colors, 9" x 12", 200/Pk • Staples Advantage $4.79 2 $9.58
Staples Card Stock Paper, 110 Lbs., White, 8 1/2"H x 11"W, 250 Sheets/Pk • Staples Advantage $6.96 1 $6.96
11306-6023-Spectra Deluxe Bleeding Art Tissue - 20" x 30", Cerise, 24 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $2.39 2 $4.78
20098-0129-Crayola Washable Sidewalk Chalk - Assorted Colors, Set of 12 • Blick Art Materials $2.36 2 $4.72
61431-0100-Jumbo White Craft Fluffs - Bag of 100 • Blick Art Materials $2.13 2 $4.26
28981-1100-Natural Wood Craft Sticks - Box of 1000 • Blick Art Materials $4.25 1 $4.25
60938-2100-Creativity Street Colored Wiggle Eyes - Black, Assorted Sizes, Round, Pkg of 100 • Blick Art Materials $2.54 1 $2.54
Pacon SunWorks Construction Paper, 58 lbs., White, 12" x 18", 50 Sheets/Pk • Staples Advantage $2.31 1 $2.31

Materials cost

$357.52

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.36

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$392.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$69.33

Total project goal

$462.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $462.21

4 Donors

-$231.10

Donations toward project cost

-$196.44

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.66

match offer

-$231.11

Match offer toward project cost

-$196.44

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.67

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

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 $0.00

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