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Ms. Belvin from Miami, FL is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Science in Action: Help Us Build a Lab for Learning!

Help me give my students rectangular tables and chairs to fostering scientific curiosity, I am working to transform my classroom into a dynamic, hands-on science lab. In order to create an environment that encourages inquiry and experimentation.

  • 2 donors
  • $4,635 still needed

expires Aug 27

  • 2 donors
  • $4,635 still needed
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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Project

As a teacher dedicated to fostering curiosity and critical thinking, I believe that when we transform students' imaginations, we help them grasp real-world concepts, making learning more engaging and relevant. By turning abstract ideas into tangible experiences, we not only make academic content more accessible but also ignite a passion for learning that can last a lifetime.

To bring this vision to life, I am working to transform my classroom into a dynamic, hands- on science lab.

In order to create an environment that encourages inquiry, experimentation, and collaboration, I am requesting funding for high-quality, rectangular science tables and ergonomic chairs. These pieces of furniture will provide my students with the tools they need to engage in scientific activities and explore the world around them in a meaningful way.

By transforming content into real-world experiences, we can make learning more engaging and meaningful, helping students understand that science is not just something they study in a textbook but something they live and experience every day.

Ms. Belvin Kelsey Pharr Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Belvin

Miami, FL View local requests

More than 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

HBCU Alum 167 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
DWI Rectangular Science Table, 60" x 24", Black/Oak (P760LBBK30N) • Quill.com $452.99 7 $3,170.93
OEF Furnishings (2 Pack) Black Vinyl Padded Stool, 18" No Assembly Required • Amazon Business $134.36 7 $940.52

Materials cost

$4,111.45

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$61.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$4,203.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$741.73

Total project goal

$4,944.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$4,944.85

1 Donor

-$155.00

Donations toward project cost

-$131.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.25

match offer

-$155.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$131.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.25

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$4,634.85

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