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Mrs. Allard's STEAM Lab from San Diego, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Picture-Perfect STEM Supplies

Help me give my students the supplies they need for participating in the STEM activities from the curriculum Picture-Perfect STEM series by NSTA.

  • $516 goal

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Mrs. Allard's STEAM Lab has another project! Donate to iPad for Digital Drawing to help her classroom.

$955 - complete this project and be a hero

My Students

My school is set in a suburban community, within a large metropolitan city. Even though it is in a large metropolitan area, it feels like a small community and sheltered; an "island in the hills." Within those hills, we have a variety of ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds. We are also near a large military housing area, so many of our students are grappling with parents being deployed.

The students at my school are exuberant and creative, and I am constantly challenged to explore new opportunities for them to test the waters in STEM/STEAM careers, and tailor it for transitional kindergarten through grade five!

Our STEAM Lab and Makerspace has gone through many changes over the years, and we are keeping in step with new thinking and methodology by focusing on the three-dimensional design of the Next Generation Science Standards. We also make a concerted effort to incorporate multiple exposures to engineering, art, and technology, and make it relevant to their world and interests. The curriculum is student-driven, and ever-morphing to meet their needs.

As the TK-5th STEAM Lab teacher, I feel I have the best job ever!

My Project

For the upcoming school year, I will be implementing a STEM curriculum from the Picture-Perfect series from NSTA in the STEAM Lab. Students will need a variety of supplies in order to do the hands-on activities that go along with this series. I teach multiple groups, so I need to ensure that I have enough supplies to cover all of the classes.

The Picture-Perfect lessons are engaging to students, but also tackle many of the Next Generation Science Standards.

What better way to experience the three-dimensional aspects of NGSS than through the use of engaging supplies and lessons that students can easily connect to? Students will be using a variety of toys and tools as they experience the engineering and design process.

Mrs. Allard's STEAM Lab Vista Grande Elementary School Grades 3-5

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More than a third 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
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Liberty Imports Set of 6 Wind Up Sea Animal Water Toys for Bath (Includes Duck, Fish, Shark, Frog, Gator) • Amazon Business $8.95 6 $53.70
Zehhe Copper Foil Tape with Double-Sided Conductive (1/2inch X 21.8yards)- EMI Shielding,Stained Glass,Soldering,Electrical Repairs,Slug Repellent,Paper Circuits,Grounding (1/2inch) • Amazon Business $7.99 6 $47.94
Fun Express Wind-Up Robots (1 Dozen) • Amazon Business $14.64 3 $43.92
100 Pieces Clear LED Light Emitting Diodes Bulb LED Lamp, 5 mm (Multicolor) • Amazon Business $6.30 6 $37.80
Earthborn Elements Play Sand, 1 Gallon Bucket (10 lb),, Building & Molding, Promotes Creativity, Sandbox & Play Areas, Indoor/Outdoor, Resealable Bucket • Amazon Business $24.49 1 $24.49
24 Pack of Safety Glasses (24 Protective Goggles in 6 Different Colors) Crystal Clear Eye Protection - Perfect for Construction, Shooting, Lab Work, and More! • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Hot Wheels Car & Mega Track Pack • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Candy Molds Ice Cube Trays Chocolate Molds, Silicone Molds Including Elephant, Calve, Panda for Making Ice, Jelly, Chocolate, Soap, Pack of 3 with 1 Dropper（Lovely Animals） • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Etekcity Lasergrip 774 Non-contact Digital Laser Infrared Thermometer Temperature Gun -58℉~ 716℉ (-50℃ ~ 380℃), Yellow and Black • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Podzly Inflatable World Globe – 11” Earth Beach Ball Party Supplies (1 Dozen) - Bulk • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
Adopt a Puppy Figures Series 4 - Lot of 100 • Amazon Business $12.19 1 $12.19
Wild Republic Polybag Rainforest, Jaguar, Tapir, Baboon, Brady Podidae, Okapi, Kid Gifts, 5 Piece • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Safari Ltd Desert TOOB, Pack of 11 • Amazon Business $11.67 1 $11.67
Fun Central AU194 1 to 2.25 inch Underwater Sea Animals,Deep Sea Creatures, Animal Figures, Sea Animal Toys, Rubber Sea Creatures, Bathtub Toys, Educational Toys for Kids-Assorted Styles, 90 Count • Amazon Business $10.50 1 $10.50
Safari Ltd Arctic TOOB With 10 Fun Figurines, Including A Harp Seal, Husky, Caribou, Arctic Rabbit, Killer Whale, Walrus, Arctic Fox, Beluga Whale, Igloo, And Polar Bear – For Ages 3 and Up • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97
Wild Republic Rainforest Nature Tube, Jungle Party Favors, Educational Toys for Kids, 12 Pieces • Amazon Business $9.60 1 $9.60
Fun Express Plastic Long-Legged Spiders | 2-Pack (288 Count) | Great Halloween-Themed Details | Children Age 3+ • Amazon Business $6.00 1 $6.00

Materials cost

$368.69

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $33.74

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$437.96

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$77.29

Total project goal

$515.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $515.25

12 Donors

-$255.00

Donations toward project cost

-$222.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.00

match offer

-$254.07

Match offer toward project cost

-$215.96

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.11

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$6.18

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