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Ms. Empson from Spring Valley, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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STEMtastic Hands-on Learning for 2nd Grade!

Help me give my students opportunities for hands-on STEM learning and exploration. Students will have a chance to work with magnetic building tiles, a marble run, gears, and tubes and blocks. The possibilities will be endless!

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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

Every year my students are always eager to learn. Hands-on learning through building, problem solving, and collaboration has become an essential part of my classroom. The STEM learning supplies I am requesting will allow my students to be creative as they want and think outside the box.

Students learn best when they are engaged and actively involved in the learning process.

They will be able to construct independently or within partners or small groups. So the STEM activities will also support problem solving, collaboration, and communication with others. Critical thinking skills and stamina are also essential for math and science, as well as reading and writing.

STEM inspires creative thinkers!

Ms. Empson Casa De Oro Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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Spring Valley, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

30 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Rubbermaid Cleverstore Clear 16 Qt/4 Gal, Pack of 6 Stackable Plastic Storage Containers with Durable Latching Clear Lids, Visible Organization, Great for Classroom, Underbed, and Kitchen Storage • Amazon Business $67.43 2 $134.86
Jasonwell 108pcs Magnetic Blocks Kids Magnetic Tile Building Blocks Set 3D Magnet Bulding Tiles Construction Playboard Magnet Tiles Educational Toys Gift for Toddler Boys Girls 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 Year Old • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
250 Pieces STEM Building Blocks, Pipe Tube Sensory Toys, Creative Tube Locks Construction Set with Wheels, with Storage Box, Preschool Educational Learning Toys, Present Gift for Boys Girls Aged 3+ • Amazon Business $38.98 1 $38.98
PicassoTiles PTB120 120pcs Bristle Shape 3D Building Blocks Tiles Construction Toy Set Learning Playset STEM Toy Set Educational Kit Child Brain Development Preschool Kindergarten Toy • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Learning Resources Gears! Gears! Gears! 100-Piece Deluxe Building Set, STEM Construction Toy Set, 100 Pieces, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Learning Resources Tumble Trax Magnetic Marble Run, STEM Toy, 28 Piece Set, Ages 5+,Multi-color,5" • Amazon Business $23.94 1 $23.94
RAINBOW TOYFROG Star Flex Toy Building Sets-Create Puzzle Kids Building Toys - Toddler STEM Toys for 3 Year Old+ Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
HAPISIMI 200 Pieces Big Size Snow Building Blocks Kids STEM Toys Educational Toys Discs Sets Interlocking Solid Plastic for Preschool Kids Boys and Girls Aged 3+, Creativity Kids Toys • Amazon Business $19.94 1 $19.94
Wooden Blocks Puzzles Brain Teasers, Tangram Puzzles & Educational Toys for Toddlers Age 3 5 7 10, Colorful Russian Blocks with a Storage Bag, Perfect Montessori & Stem Toys Gift for Kids (40Pcs) • Amazon Business $8.69 2 $17.38
Veatree 145Pcs Magnetic Building Sticks Blocks Toys, Magnet Educational Toys STEM Toys for Kids and Adult, 3D Non-Toxic Building Toy with Storage Bag • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Brain Flakes 500 Piece Interlocking Plastic Disc Set - A Creative and Educational Alternative to Building Blocks - Tested for Children's Safety - A Great Stem Toy for Both Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99

Materials cost

$386.04

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $35.32

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$457.15

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$80.67

Total project goal

$537.82

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $537.82

1 Donor

-$179.27

Donations toward project cost

-$152.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.89

match offer

-$358.55

Match offer toward project cost

-$304.77

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$53.78

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