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Ms. Gasteli from Miami, FL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Robots, Games and More!

Help me give my students fun and exciting activities to do for recess and learning collaboratively; the Sphero Educational Robot, creative games and outdoor equipment will benefit my students in many ways.

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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 Students

This year, I am teaching an inquisitive group of Gifted Third Graders that are cooperative and eager to learn. They are hands-on learners that like to work cooperatively. They enjoy asking questions and sharing their thoughts and experiences.

My students come from a variety of ethnic backgrounds including the Caribbean and South America.

Most of the students at my school qualify for free or reduced lunch. Some of my students speak both English and Spanish. A few of my students have recently exited the ESOL program which means they were learning English as a second language. Many of my students have siblings either at our school or still at home while others are the only child at home. Many of my students have both parents working and are in the after-school care program or ride the bus.

My Project

The Sphero Robot will be used in class for coding and collaborative learning. Students will learn shapes and create mazes. Then they will learn how to code the robot to move across shapes and mazes. They will also calculate the distance and speed necessary to move the robot. Additionally, my students need challenging games to use as brain breaks. My students will use the magnetic blocks to create three dimensional shapes which will target math skills and improve their spacial learning. The foam frisbees and playground balls are needed by my students for recess time. When I take them to recess they usually play in the sand or on the monkey bars. By using these frisbees and balls, my students will find a purpose for recess. They will be able to interact with other students from other classes and enjoy their recess time even more. Additionally, my students need indoor games and activities that promote creative learning. Some of the games and activities such as Blurt, Phase 10 game card and Brain Teaser Fidget toys challenge and will teach my students to think outside the box.

These materials will certainly make a difference in my students' learning.

Third grade curriculum is quite challenging especially due to the retention law. My students spend a lot of time reading passages and answering questions. I believe that they need time to learn coding, technology, and also have time to play outdoors or games with each other. That way they can have time to be kids and have brain breaks.

By learning to code with their classmates, they will be better prepared for the future. By playing games both indoor and outdoor, they will learn how to work collaboratively. This will enable them to become more well rounded lifelong learners.

Ms. Gasteli Christina M Eve Elementary School Grades 3-5

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Half 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
Sphero SPRK+ STEAM Educational Robot • Amazon Business $116.13 1 $116.13
WinBridge WB001 Rechargeable Ultralight Portable Voice Amplifier Waist Support MP3 Format Audio for Tour Guides, Teachers, Coaches, Presentations, Costumes, Etc.-Black • Amazon Business $26.35 1 $26.35
Tomons Magnetic Blocks for Kids, 76 Pcs Magnet Building Tiles Block Construction Toys, Creativity Kids Educational Toys Brain Games for Kids with Guide Booklet for Edutainment Gift ( Carrying Bag) • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
American Educational Products Ultra Soft Foam Frisbees, Assorted Colors, Set of 6 • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Educational Insights Blurt! • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
ToysOpoly Playground Balls 8.5 inch Dodgeball (Set of 6) Kickball for Kids and Adults - Official Size for Dodge Ball, Handball, Camps, Picnic, Church & School + Free Pump • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
D-FantiX Rainbow Puzzle Ball 4 Pack, Magic Rainbow Ball Puzzle Cube Fidget Ball Puzzle Brain Teaser Fidget Toys for Adult Kids White • Amazon Business $16.48 1 $16.48
TONUNI Portable Air Pump,Ball Pump Inflator Kit with Needle,Nozzle, Extension Hose for Soccer Basketball Football Volleyball Water Polo Rugby Exercise Sports Ball Balloon Swim Inflatables(Blue) • Amazon Business $5.49 1 $5.49
Phase 10 Card Game Styles May Vary • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$259.40

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$293.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$51.76

Total project goal

$345.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $345.05

1 Donor

-$173.00

Donations toward project cost

-$147.05

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.95

match offer

-$172.05

Match offer toward project cost

-$146.24

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.81

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