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Mr. A from Norwalk, CT is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Expand Their Imaginations

Help me give my students a chance to expand their imaginations. I have some materials to help them create stories, and express what they are learning in our library learning commons, but they need more variety.

  • $1,149 goal

This project expired on July 13, 2024.

This project expired on July 13, 2024.

My Project

By providing educational materials like mazes, building STEM blocks, and magnetic drawing boards, you'll directly contribute to:

Enhanced Problem-Solving Skills: Mazes will challenge students to think critically and develop creative solutions to navigate through them, fostering logical thinking and perseverance.

Hands-on Learning: Building STEM blocks will spark their curiosity and imagination, allowing them to explore various scientific and engineering concepts through play. This kinesthetic learning approach strengthens their understanding and problem-solving abilities.

Improved Creativity and Visual Skills: Magnetic drawing boards provide a platform for students to freely express their ideas and experiment with visual concepts. This fosters their creativity and hones their hand-eye coordination.

Our Goals:

Our primary goal is to equip our students with the necessary tools and resources to become well-rounded individuals. These engaging materials will:

Promote a love for learning: By making the learning process interactive and enjoyable, we aim to cultivate a passion for discovery and exploration in our students.

Nurture critical thinking skills: These materials will encourage students to think critically, solve problems independently, and develop their analytical abilities.

Prepare them for the future: By fostering creativity, innovation, and a strong foundation in STEM concepts, we are preparing our students to thrive in a world driven by technology and problem-solving.

What Makes Our Students Special:

Our students are curious, enthusiastic, eager to learn. They possess a remarkable potential for growth, and with your support, we can provide them with the resources they need to reach their full potential.

Mr. A Concord Magnet Elementary School Grades 3-5

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Norwalk, CT View local requests

More than a third 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

420 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
FoxMind Games: Maze Racers, Exciting Building and Racing Board Game, Competitive Gameplay, 2 to 4 Players, Small Parts Included, For Ages 8 and up • Amazon Business $34.51 12 $414.12
PicassoTiles 2-in-1 Magnetic Drawing Board with Alphabet Letters and Free Style Writing for STEAM Learning • Amazon Business $17.98 14 $251.72
PLUS PLUS BIG - Open Play Set - 600 Piece in Storage Tub- Basic Color Mix, Construction Building Stem Toy, Interlocking Large Puzzle Blocks for Toddlers and Preschool • Amazon Business $140.46 1 $140.46
Mindware Keva Maker Bot Maze - Elementary - Kids • School Specialty $57.24 2 $114.48

Materials cost

$920.78

Vendor shipping charges

$11.45

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$976.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$172.24

Total project goal

$1,148.28

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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