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Mrs. DiDonato from Baltimore, MD is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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SENSORY IMMERSION!

Help me give my students a dynamic learning experience in grade 3 math!

  • $333 goal

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My Project

In embarking on this project centered around succulent plants, our primary objectives revolve around three key pillars: enhancing engagement, fostering independence, and encouraging creativity.

Enhance Engagement: The incorporation of multi-sensory elements lies at the heart of our project's mission.

By engaging students through various senses, we aim to deepen their connection to the subject matter and instill a genuine enthusiasm for learning. Creating a dynamic and immersive learning environment is essential to sparking their curiosity and nurturing a lifelong passion for exploring the natural world.

Foster Independence: Through the utilization of headphones and personalized learning experiences, our goal is to equip students with the tools and resources needed to become independent learners. By providing avenues for exploration, research, and in-depth study, we aspire to nurture their innate curiosity, enhance their problem-solving skills, and foster self-motivation, empowering them to take charge of their own educational journey.

Encourage Creativity: The introduction of themed miniature trinkets serves not only to enhance succulent plant displays but also to ignite creativity within our students. By encouraging them to express their comprehension through artistic means, we seek to cultivate their imagination, foster critical thinking, and enhance their ability to visually communicate ideas.

What Makes Our Students Special:

Our students epitomize a unique blend of unwavering eagerness to learn and an innate curiosity that transcends the confines of the classroom. Thriving in an environment that champions hands-on, interactive, and multi-sensory learning experiences, they are poised to blossom when provided with resources tailored to their specific learning preferences and interests.

Your support is integral in helping our students reach their fullest potential. Together, we can offer them the enriching and dynamic learning experiences they deserve, thereby setting them on a trajectory towards success and instilling within them a lifelong love for learning.

Mrs. DiDonato Hampden Elementary School 55 Grades 6-8

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Baltimore, MD View local requests

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

22 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
113 PCS Fairy Garden Accessories,Miniature Fairy Garden Accessories Outdoor,Fairy Garden Kit,Fairy Garden Animals, Miniature Figurines,Micro Landscape Ornaments Kit,Garden DIY Kit • Amazon Business $14.98 4 $59.92
300 Pcs Scratch and Sniff Sticker for Kids Smelly Scented Motivational Stickers Reward Stickers Teacher Stickers Incentive Positive Stickers for Student Classroom Chart School Supplies (Dessert) • Amazon Business $9.99 4 $39.96
Scratch and Sniff Stickers for Kids 24 Sheets Scented Stickers Birthday Stickers Kids Rewards Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $8.99 4 $35.96
DOQAUS Bluetooth Headphones Over Ear, 90 Hours Playtime Wireless Headphones with 3 EQ Modes,HiFi Stereo Headphones with Microphone and Soft Protein Earpads for iPhone/TV/PC/Home Office (Black-Red) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Terra by Battat – Toy Farm Animals Tube – 60 Mini Figures in 12 Realistic Designs – Barnyard Animals in Storage Tube – Cow, Pig, Goat, Sheep & More – Farm Animals – 3 Years + • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Terra by Battat – 60 Pcs Wild Creatures Tube – Realistic Mini Animal Figurines – Lion, Hippo, Tiger, Bear & More Safari Animals – Plastic Educational Toys for Kids and Toddlers 3 Years + • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Terra by Battat - 60 Pcs Ocean Animal Figurines - Plastic Mini Sea Animal Toys - Sharks, Dolphins, Penguins, Turtles, Crabs, Starfish & More for Kids and Toddlers 3 Years + • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
YXLILI Wireless Mouse for Laptop Ergonomic Computer Cordless Mice Portable Silent Optical Mouse with USB Receiver, 1600DPI for Laptop Windows Chromebook Mac Notebook Desktop (Yellow) • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49

Materials cost

$235.26

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $14.12

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$282.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$49.93

Total project goal

$332.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $332.84

2 Donors

-$332.84

Donations toward project cost

-$282.91

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.93

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