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Mrs. Schmidt from Piedmont, SD is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Inspire Creativity and Grow the Mind

Help me give my students STEAM tools and building sets to encourage creativity.

  • 3 donors
  • $91 still needed

expires Nov 21

  • 3 donors
  • $91 still needed
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My Project

Young minds are eager to build, be imaginative, and create. As a first-grade teacher, I must ensure that students have time to grow their minds through creative play. Providing students with STEM activities and building blocks allows them to develop, design, and craft their creations.

Creative play not only supports students' academic growth but also teaches social-emotional skills.

As educators, it is crucial to develop the whole child through solid academic lessons and positive interactions with peers outside of the core curriculum. The materials in this project will allow my students to learn and grow through creative play.

Mrs. Schmidt
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Huaker Kids Building STEM Toys,125 Pcs Educational Construction Engineering Building Blocks Kit for Ages 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Year Old Boys and Girls,Best Gift for Kids Creative Games & Fun Activity • Amazon Business $23.99 2 $47.98
Joyn Toys Junior Engineer Creative Building Set • Kaplan Early Learning Company $34.16 1 $34.16
Crayola Bulk Crayons Red 12/Box (52-0836-038) • Staples $1.66 10 $16.60
Umriox 16PCS Zipper Pouch, Mesh Bags with Zipper, 16 Color A4/Letter Size Pouches for Organization, Clear Zipper Pouches for Puzzles, Board Games, Craft Projects • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$111.73

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $6.15

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$149.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.39

Total project goal

$175.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $175.95

2 Donors

-$65.00

Donations toward project cost

-$55.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.75

match offer

-$20.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$17.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.00

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 $90.95

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