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Mrs. Brant from Philadelphia, PA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning and Discovery Through Play

My students need kinetic sand, water play tools, and Can Do Science Discovery kits for hands-on discovery and sensory learning.

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My Students

As a teacher in a low-income/high poverty school district, my students come from very diverse backgrounds. Many are faced with challenges both in and out of the classroom. One challenge the children at my school have is not getting enough opportunities to use their hands and use their imagination. Many of the children start school lacking the motor skills needed to hold writing tools which makes it difficult to write and cut properly.

In the 21st century, children are required to think creatively and critically in all subject areas.

As technology develops and children are spending most of their free time using it, apps, electronics, and video game robots are doing for the children thus taking the hands-on exploration away.

My Project

The materials I am requesting will create more opportunities for my students to discover how things work by experimenting with their hands as well as strengthening their problem solving and motor skills. We need kinetic sand, water play tools, and Can Do Science Discovery kits.

Encouraging hands-on discovery and play is important to create a sense of wonder, spark imagination, and make children eager to learn more.

Being hands-on is especially important in the classroom because it allows students to engage in kinesthetic learning. Studies have shown that kinesthetic learning, where a student carries out physical activities rather than listening to a lecture, is the most popular type of learning with students. 'Doing' helps them to gain a better understanding of the material. It allows students to experiment with trial and error and learn from their mistakes.

Mrs. Brant Horatio B Hackett Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
HH225X - Can Do! Science Discovery Kits - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.00 1 $129.00
PP439 - Lakeshore Water Play Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
EE332 - Float & Find Alphabet Bubbles • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
SE201 - Kinetic Sensory Sand - 2.2 Lb. • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 2 $29.98

Materials cost

$258.96

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$292.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$51.68

Total project goal

$344.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $344.52

9 Donors

-$344.52

Donations toward project cost

-$292.84

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.68

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 $0.00

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