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Ms. Alston from Richmond, VA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Stem Bins and Slime

Help me give my students supplies for stem bins and a fun science experiment day.

  • $221 goal

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Ms. Alston has another project! Donate to Reshelf the Shelf to help her classroom.

$156 - complete this project and be a hero

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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 Project

Although I teach reading, I will always have a love for science in my heart. The school day doesn't allow me to get too deep into any science lessons, but an experiment every now and then and some stem bins are sure to satisfy that itch.

The great thing about reading is that it can be cross taught with any subject, and science is no exception!

I am asking for kinetic sand to add to our indoor play stem bins that are used on Friday mornings and during indoor recess. I am also looking to do a fun science day where students read and analyze a passage about slime, then get to make some! I can't wait to make this idea come to life.

Ms. Alston Broad Rock Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Richmond, VA 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

50 students impacted 4donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
School Smart Washable School Glue, 1 Gallon Bottle, White • School Specialty $17.99 2 $35.98
TRU RED 8.5 x 11 Copy Paper 20 lbs. 92 Brightness 500 Sheets/Ream 5 Reams/Carton (TR56960) • Staples $26.90 1 $26.90
20 Mule Team All Natural Borax Detergent Booster & Multi-Purpose Household Cleaner, 65 Ounce, 4 Count • Amazon Business $23.88 1 $23.88
Dixie Light-Weight Paper Bowl by GP PRO, 12 oz., White, 125/Pack (DBB12W) • Quill.com $15.59 1 $15.59
Kinetic Sand, The Original Moldable Play Sand, 3.25lbs Beach Sand, Sensory Toys for Kids Ages 3 and up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $15.33 1 $15.33
Wrigley's Fun Size Candy Mix Assorted Flavors 22.7 oz. 80 Piece (WMW23534) • Staples $10.68 1 $10.68
Airheads Candy Bars, Variety Bulk Box, Chewy Full Size Fruit Taffy, Gifts, Holiday, Parties, Concessions, Pantry, Non Melting, Party, 60 Individually Wrapped Full Size Bars • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
VELCRO Brand Heavy Duty Fasteners | 4x2 Inch Strips with Adhesive 8 Sets | Holds 10 lbs | Black Industrial Strength Stick On Tape | Indoor or Outdoor Use (VEL-30703-USA) • Amazon Business $7.94 1 $7.94
Kinetic Sand, The Original Moldable Sensory Play Sand, Pink, 2 lb. Resealable Bag, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $7.49 1 $7.49

Materials cost

$151.77

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.60

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$187.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$33.11

Total project goal

$220.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $220.76

2 Donors

-$145.15

Donations toward project cost

-$145.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$25.61

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 $0.00

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