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Ms. Johnson from Richmond, VA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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From Imagination to Creation: Engineers Solve Problems

Help me give my students the materials they need to complete a variety of hands-on STEM projects and activities.

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

I am a teacher of gifted and talented students in the city of Richmond, Virginia. The gifted and talented program is called SPACE which means Special Programs for Academic and Creative Excellence and it is designed to challenge students who are working above their current grade level.

Although many of my students come from challenging backgrounds, they have shown that they can overcome obstacles that make life difficult and demonstrate that they are intelligent, inquisitive and industrious.

They often challenge me with questions about the world around them and I enjoy leading them to the answers in such a way that makes them responsible for their own learning. We are a community of learners and problem solvers. Students love to collaborate on ideas that lead to gaining new information and ultimately the creation of a finished product. The production of something tangible is always the goal. This may come in the form of a report, a photo display, a video or the creation of a brand new invention. My students are an inspiration to me because they are the future and they are forward thinking people.

My Project

The requested materials will provide my students with supplies that are needed to complete the STEM challenges that are presented to them. While learning virtually, my students do not have the opportunity to use materials that would be typically available in school. Items such as magnets, magnifying glasses and eyedroppers would be available in the science lab. Now that we cannot visit the lab or share materials, it would be great to be able to give these materials to students at home.

I know that my students would greatly appreciate the opportunity to complete hands-on activities and projects that will bring the virtual lessons to life.

The ability to purchase these items for my students means that I will not place an extra burden of having to buy so many materials on parents while they are already struggling to make ends meet.

Ms. Johnson Broad Rock Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

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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

35 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Learning Resources Classpack Tangrams, Math Manipulative, Geometric Shapes, Puzzle, 4 Colors, Ages 5+ • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
NBZXSYMAG Powerful Neodymium Bar Magnets,Strong Permanent Rare Earth Magnets for Fridge, DIY, Building, Scientific, Craft, and Office Magnets - 60 x 10 x 3 mm, Pack of 24 • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
AmazonBasics Fine Point Tip Permanent Markers - Assorted Colors, 24-Pack • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Perfect Stix Craft WTD-1000 Jumbo Craft Sticks, 0.1" Height, 0.6" Width, 6" Length (Pack of 1000) • Amazon Business $17.90 1 $17.90
EpiqueOne 1200 Pipe Cleaners in 12 Assorted Colors Plus 100 Googly Eyes1000 Plus 200 Fluorescent Chenille Stem for Decorations DIY Arts and Crafts Projects Art Supplies for Adults and Kids • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Oxford Two-Pocket Folders, Textured Paper, Letter Size, Assorted Colors: Red, Light Blue, Orange, Yellow, Green, Box of 50, Holds 100 Sheets (67613) • Amazon Business $15.83 1 $15.83
Origami Paper - 1100 Sheets Origami Set for Kids Double Sided Origami Squares in Vivid Colors 6 Inch Easy Fold Origami Papers for Arts & Crafts - Quality Paper Origami Sheets Available in 15 Colors • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
Dowling Magnets Magnetic Two-Color Counters (red/Yellow, 1 inch Diameter Each), Set of 200 • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Awesome Science Experiments for Kids: 100+ Fun STEM / STEAM Projects and Why They Work (Awesome STEAM Activities for Kids) • Amazon Business $11.49 1 $11.49
Awesome Engineering Activities for Kids: 50+ Exciting STEAM Projects to Design and Build (Awesome STEAM Activities for Kids) • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79
Learning Resources Hexagram Weights, Set of 54 Weights, includes 1g, 5g, 10g, 20g, Ages 8+ • Amazon Business $10.75 1 $10.75
AmazonBasics Fine Point Tip Permanent Markers, Black, 24-Pack • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
XP-Art 20 Pack Liquid Droppers for Kids Silicone and Plastic Pipettes with Bulb Tip 5 ML Eye Dropper for Candy Molds • Amazon Business $7.96 1 $7.96
Mr. Pen- Colored Paper Clips, 450 Pack, Paper Clips Assorted Sizes, Paper Clips, Clip, Paperclips, Paper Clip, Paper Clips Assorted Colors, Large Paper Clips, Clips for Paperwork, Small Paper Clips • Amazon Business $5.85 1 $5.85
KIDMEN Transparent Tape,Clear Tape for Office, Home, School，5 Dispensered Rolls, 0.7 x 1300 Inch • Amazon Business $5.69 1 $5.69
1000 Count 100% Natural Bamboo Toothpicks – Kitchen Essential • Amazon Business $4.31 1 $4.31

Materials cost

$206.47

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$239.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$42.28

Total project goal

$281.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $281.85

2 Donors

-$123.54

Donations toward project cost

-$119.79

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

match offer

-$140.92

Match offer toward project cost

-$119.78

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.14

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.39

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