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Ms. Zapata from Houston, TX is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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STEM Explorers: Big Discoveries for Little Learners!

Help me give my students magnetic mini boards, a magnet kit and hands-on STEM resources to spark curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving skills as they build a foundation for lifelong learning.

  • 2 donors
  • $617 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

My kindergarten students are naturally curious and eager to learn through hands-on exploration. By providing engaging STEM materials, I can help them build foundational skills in math, science, and problem-solving while fostering creativity, teamwork, and perseverance.

These STEM materials will allow my students to engage in interactive, meaningful learning experiences.

With solid three-dimensional shapes, my students will explore geometry by sorting, stacking, and comparing different characteristics. The magnetic place value set will help them visualize ones, tenths, and hundredths, reinforcing early number sense. Number bonds will give them a hands-on way to understand addition and subtraction, building fluency in math. Using magnetic whiteboards, students will be able to write, draw, and solve problems during whole-group and small-group lessons, making learning more engaging. Additionally, counting money activities will introduce financial literacy, helping students recognize coins and bills and understand their values.

In science, my students will explore nature with life cycle materials, sequencing the transformations of butterflies, frogs, and plants. The magnetic kit will allow them to experiment with forces and motion, sparking curiosity about how things move and interact. These materials will encourage hands-on discovery and help my students develop important critical-thinking skills.

STEM learning in kindergarten builds a strong foundation for future success. These early experiences will help my students become confident problem-solvers, preparing them for future careers in STEM fields.

With your support, I can create a classroom filled with innovation, discovery, and meaningful learning. Thank you for helping my students grow, explore, and succeed!

Ms. Zapata Kennedy Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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

18 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Double-Sided Magnetic Write & Wipe Mini Board - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $48.99 3 $146.97
Lakeshore Magnet Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $89.99 1 $89.99
hand2mind 100-Bead Wooden Rekenrek Abacus, Colored Abacus for Kids Math, Wooden Counting Math Manipulatives, Bead Counters for Kids Math, Learn Counting and Numbers, Homeschool Supplies (Set of 1) • Amazon Business $50.31 1 $50.31
Lakeshore Jumbo Double-Sided Magnetic Money • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Lakeshore Life Cycle Sequencing Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Lakeshore Giant Geometric Shapes • Lakeshore Learning Materials $27.99 1 $27.99
75 PCS Magnetic Number Bonds Set - Magnetic Numbers for Whiteboard, Number Bonds Games, Magnetic Number Line, Math Aids Accessories Supplies for Classroom, Magnetic Math Manipulatives - Simply Magic • Amazon Business $25.47 1 $25.47
Learning Resources - Large Geometric Shapes 10/pk 3d • Teachers' School Supply $24.99 1 $24.99
Visualize Place Value Magnetic Frame • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99

Materials cost

$465.69

Vendor shipping charges

 $21.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$523.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$92.41

Total project goal

$616.09

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $616.09

1 Donor

-$308.03

Donations toward project cost

-$261.83

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.20

match offer

-$308.06

Match offer toward project cost

-$261.85

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.21

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