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Mrs. Hyman-Collins from Charlotte, NC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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STEM Bins

Help me give my students STEM bins for educational activities during our break.

  • 6 donors
  • $246 still needed

expires Jul 02

  • 6 donors
  • $246 still needed
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My Project

In our second-grade classroom, we incorporate STEM bins into our daily rotations. These bins provide an engaging way for students to take brain breaks while also exploring their creativity. Each day, different bins will be rotated through the class, allowing all students to experience a variety of materials and activities.

The purpose of the STEM bins is to encourage students to use their imagination and build various structures.

With materials like Lincoln Logs, magnetic tiles, and magnetic blocks, students can create anything they can think of. This hands-on approach not only makes learning fun but also supports their problem-solving skills.

After building with the STEM materials, students will have the opportunity to reflect on their creations in their writing journals. They will describe what they have built, share their ideas, and explain their thought processes. This writing component reinforces their learning and helps develop their communication skills.

As a second-grade teacher, it is important for me to provide my students with educational breaks throughout the day. The STEM bins offer a perfect opportunity for students to engage in productive play while also learning. This balance of work and play is essential for their development and well-being.

Overall, the STEM bins are a fantastic resource for our classroom. They promote creativity, critical thinking, and self-expression in a fun and interactive way. I am excited to see how my students will thrive with these enriching activities in their daily routine.

Mrs. Hyman-Collins Reedy Creek 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

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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Charlotte, NC 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

22 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
COUOMOXA 110 PCS Magnetic Building Blocks Toy-Stem Construction Building Set Learn Resource for Toddler Kids Magnet Toys for 3+ Year Old Montessori Toys for 3-6 Year Old Girl Boys Birthday Gift… • Amazon Business $49.99 6 $299.94
Playstix® • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 3 $89.97
ELONGDI Magnetic Building Blocks, [ 132 Pieces ] Lengthen Building Sticks Set, Magnet Stem Toys Set Non-Toxic Building 3D Puzzle Boys Toys for Kids and Adult • Amazon Business $19.90 4 $79.60
Iris 5.8 Quart Stack and Pull Latching Plastic Storage Bin, Clear, 12/Pack (500146) • Quill.com $37.92 2 $75.84
LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 Building Toy Set - Featuring Storage, Includes Train, Car, and a Tiger Figure, and Playset for Kids, Boys, and Girls Ages 4-99 • Amazon Business $24.88 3 $74.64
LINCOLN LOGS-On The Trail Building Set-59 Pieces-Real Wood Logs - Ages 3+ - Best Retro Building Gift Set for Boys/Girls-Creative Construction Engineering-Top Blocks Game Kit - Preschool Education Toy • Amazon Business $32.67 2 $65.34
Curious 2 Learn 300 Pieces Building Blocks- Kids STEM Toys Educational Building Toys- Discs Sets Interlocking, Solid Plastic for Preschool Kids Boys and Girls Aged 3+, Creativity Kids Toys • Amazon Business $20.99 2 $41.98
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toys for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Toys Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toys 40PCS • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99

Materials cost

$752.30

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.50

Sales tax

 $58.68

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$856.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$151.19

Total project goal

$1,007.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,007.95

2 Donors

-$417.00

Donations toward project cost

-$354.45

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$62.55

Matching donations from our partners

-$345.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$293.25

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.75

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 $245.95

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