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Ms. Ford from Houston, TX is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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STEAMing into Success

My students need stem and math materials to promote hands on STEM learning, to build their cognitive and problem solving skills.

  • $1,254 goal

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My Students

I work in a public elementary school, in an area plagued with high poverty and unemployment, North of Houston. My students, coming from a school district that was shut down by the state for the unjust education, have faced many obstacles the average 50 year old has never faced. They come to school to learn, despite the lack of stability at home. They are eager mathematicians and soaring scientists. They come from immigrant homes, 100% high risk, where the parents often works two jobs just to make sure that the children have the basic needs for school. My students have a desire to learn and grow. They want to be good role models for their younger siblings. They work hard each day, and they come to school with a positive attitude. I want to make sure that my students have the same opportunities to learn as their peers, who are not facing the same obstacles.

My Project

Having these materials in my classroom will open up a whole new world of learning for my students. In addition, my students will have the opportunity to practice hands-on activities and real world situations with the Stem bundles. On the other hand, they will be able to develop mental math, an essential skill that will be tested on the state assessment, using Math Ten frame cards and Numberframes. My students will have the opportunity to practice with 21st century learning skills that require students to be technologically savvy and to integrate STEaM into their education, through learning investigations, using the steam bundle. Finally, my students will develop and enhance their vocabulary, love for math, numbers, inquiry and unknowns. The learning possibilities are endless. With the addition of Sprocket and Cricut stem bundles my students are about to document their learning for our end of the year GT EXPO and add endless possibilites to my classroom with the Math and Science materials.

Ms. Ford Shadydale Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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Houston, TX 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

150 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
KT8087 - STEM Bundle - Gr. 2-3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $393.99 1 $393.99
CRICUT EXPLORE AIR 2 CUTTING MACHINE MINT • School Specialty $239.97 1 $239.97
HP - Sprocket Photo Printer - Black • Best Buy Education $129.95 1 $129.95
HP - ZINK� Glossy Photo 2'x 3'50-Count Paper • Best Buy Education $17.46 4 $69.84
BrainBox(r) STEAM Set (Set of 4) • Kaplan Early Learning Company $50.96 1 $50.96
JAM - Classic 2.0 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Black • Best Buy Education $17.10 2 $34.20
Plastic Student Number Frame--Two Rails (Set of 12) • Kaplan Early Learning Company $30.56 1 $30.56
Plastic Student Number Frame--Two Rails (Set of 12) • Kaplan Early Learning Company $30.56 1 $30.56
Ten Frame Playing Cards • Kaplan Early Learning Company $5.91 2 $11.82
SCT1075 - It’s My Birthday! Sticker Badges • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$996.84

Vendor shipping charges

 $24.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,065.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$188.08

Total project goal

$1,253.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,253.87

1 Donor

-$1,253.87

Donations toward project cost

-$1,065.79

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$188.08

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