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Ms. Reyes from Los Angeles, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Low-Tech Library STEAM Makerspace in a High-Tech World

Help me give my students a library Makerspace of low-tech STEAM activities with building materials like Strawbees and Keva Planks, collaboration and strategy practice with classic games and discussion cards, and fun art activities with Buddha Boards!

  • 4 donors
  • $721 goal

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My Project

Our school library has been open for only one week and already nearly 30 students come through just at lunch for a place to read, color, or just sit at a table and talk with friends. Enter the game Truth-or-Dare. Perhaps not always the most appropriate game in a middle school library! But, the default to a game like this shows me one major thing: Students are demonstrating a desire to connect with one another in a genuine, playful, interactive way.

Through a low-tech Makerspace, the students are given this opportunity!

They can chat and negotiate with strategy within a set game boundary. The students will work together in low-tech engineering activities to build, problem-solve, and practice the skill of exchanging ideas. Not to mention, this gives them a chance for small acts of artistic expression which has been shown to increase mood and a feeling of calm.

In a world where the incredible tool of tech can sometimes stand between connection and collaboration, the community hub of a school library is the perfect place to disconnect while they connect!

Ms. Reyes George Washington Carver Middle School Grades 6-8

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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Los Angeles, CA View local requests

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

600 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
KEVA Mindware Structures Wooden Planks Building Set, 200 Pine Planks - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $62.32 1 $62.32
Barcelonetta | Felt Fabric | 72" Wide | 1.6mm Thick | Acrylic & Soft | Felt by The Yard | Felt for DIY Crafts, Projects, Sewing (Black, 1 Yard) • Amazon Business $17.90 3 $53.70
Spin Master Games, Chess Made Simple, Learn to Play Strategy Board Games for Beginners, Chess, 2 Players, for Kids Ages 8 & Up • Amazon Business $16.18 3 $48.54
Sterilite Corporation 15 Quart Storage Container • Kaplan Early Learning Company $11.66 4 $46.64
LEGO Classic Medium Brick Box - 10696 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $42.26 1 $42.26
Parallel Halo 4 Pack Water Drawing Board Mini Zen Buddha Meditation Drawing Board Paint with Water for Relaxation, Portable Size Magic Watercolor Drawing Board with Brush • Amazon Business $34.00 1 $34.00
Mattel Card Game Set (Skip Bo, Uno & Phase 10) • Amazon Business $29.53 1 $29.53
Strawbees STEAM Starter Kit - Grades 3-8 - Kids • School Specialty $29.00 1 $29.00
Apples to Apples Junior • Amazon Business $27.50 1 $27.50
Hasbro Gaming Clue Board Game for Kids Ages 8 and Up, Reimagined Clue Game for 2-6 Players, Mystery Games, Detective Games, Family Games for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Taco vs Burrito - The Wildly Popular Surprisingly Strategic Card Game Created by a 7 Year Old • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
3-in-1 Vintage Giant Checkers, Tic, Tac, Toe, with Reversible Mat, 24 Chips, Family Board Game, Lawn Game, BBQ Party Favor, Indoor and Outdoor Activity for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Basecamp Cards: Kids Edition Conversation Starters - 52+2 Family Friendly Unique Questions - Family Conversation Cards - Playing Cards - Fun Family Activity • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95
Hasbro Sorry! Board Game - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $17.69 1 $17.69
LEGO® Books. 5-Minute Builds: 100+ Quick Model Build Ideas, Basic Brick Kit, and Awesome Activities to Inspire Imagination and Creativity! • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
200PCS Cool Space Starry Night Bookmark for Kids Classroom 50 Designs Double-Sided Bulk Bookmarks Space Theme Book Mark for Book Lovers Students Children Rewards Gifts • Amazon Business $12.59 1 $12.59
Hasbro Gaming Connect 4 Classic Grid,4 in a Row Game,Strategy Board Games for Kids,2 Player .for Family and Kids,Ages 6 and Up • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97
Crayola Bulk Markers, Broad Line, Black, Pack of 12 • School Specialty $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$515.60

Vendor shipping charges

 $11.50

Sales tax

 $47.18

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$612.01

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$108.00

Total project goal

$720.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $720.01

2 Donors

-$347.88

Donations toward project cost

-$339.13

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$8.75

match offer

-$321.04

Match offer toward project cost

-$272.88

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$48.16

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$51.10

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