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Mrs. Jean Raftery from Newark, NJ is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Full STEAM Ahead in STEAM Class!

Help me give my students STEAM model kits and building materials to sharpen their creativity and enhance their hands-on learning experiences!

  • $327 goal

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Mrs. Jean Raftery has another project! Donate to Beginning to Code With My Little Ones to help her classroom.

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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 Project

This year I am teaching STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Mathematics) to students in grades 1-8! My students love being creative and having the opportunity to work on hands on activities. Often my students are rewarded with "free builds" where they can use various building materials to build and design various structures. Using building materials in STEAM classes offers students a hands-on, engaging way to explore key concepts, which enhances problem solving skills, promotes creativity and innovation, and encourages inquiry-based learning. Not to mention, having fun and using their imagination! Hands-on activities with LEGO and similar tools transform abstract concepts into interactive, enjoyable experiences, increasing engagement and retention.

Building materials inspire curiosity and experimentation, fostering a mindset of asking questions, testing hypotheses, and learning through trial and error.

By incorporating block-building activities into learning environments, we can provide students with valuable opportunities to explore and grow in a playful yet purposeful manner! That is why I am requesting a set of STEAM model boat kits, along with building materials such as Lincoln logs, and Lego bricks. With 287 students who come into my classroom each week, I can never have enough materials and resources to make learning fun, and foster curious minds. Incorporating building materials into STEAM education helps students bridge theoretical knowledge with practical application, preparing them for future challenges in creative and technical fields!

Mrs. Jean Raftery First Avenue Elementary School 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.

More about Mrs. Jean Raftery

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Design & Play STEAM Boats Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $21.99 6 $131.94
Lincoln Logs – 100th Anniversary Tin, 111 Pieces, Real Wood Logs - Ages 3+ - Best Retro Building Gift Set For Boys/Girls - Creative Construction Engineering - Preschool Education Toy • Amazon Business $45.07 1 $45.07
Juboury 1054Pcs Building Toy Building Blocks Bars Different Shape Educational Construction Engineering Set 3D Puzzle, Interlocking Creative Connecting Kit, Great STEM Toy for Both Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $20.98 1 $20.98
LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 Building Toy Set - Featuring Storage, Includes Train, Car, and a Tiger Figure, and Playset for Kids, Boys, and Girls Ages 4-99 • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Learning Resources Pattern Block - Design Cards • Blick Art Materials $10.99 1 $10.99

Materials cost

$227.97

Vendor shipping charges

 $16.55

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.42

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$277.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$49.05

Total project goal

$326.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $326.99

1 Donor

-$277.94

Donations toward project cost

-$277.94

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$49.05

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 $0.00

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