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Ms. Budinger from Lowell, MA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Super Spheros

Help me give my students an interesting and hands-on introduction to computer coding!

  • $615 goal

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My Students

"I get it!" are the words I love to hear from my students. Teaching in a low-income, high drug and gang activity area presents its challenges. However, the students love school because it is a safe environment where they can count on support and attention. They love science because they get to use their hands to watch chemicals fizz and bubble. They get to dissect sheep eyes (when we have the materials), build their own looms and make a woven project to take home.

It is imperative for these students to feel successful and find employment to break the poverty cycle.

The problems arise when I do not have the materials to reach this goal. Science needs to be filled with hands-on engaging projects, but those projects need materials. I can teach a variety of topics/units with one activity, but when I do not have the supplies for even one project, the students get deflated. "Is that because we are in the poor area?" is a question with which I am all too familiar. It is true and yet I do not want their dreams to be thwarted because of their socio-economic status. Please help me break this cycle!

My Project

Using Spheros to teach coding is a unique and innovative way to introduce students to the world of computers outside of video games. Learning to code is a skill which can set these students apart when it comes to job applications and career advancement. These students are not exposed to coding unless it is in school as they do not have the funding or the motivation for summer camps and activities. Lower socio-economic students need to have employable skills to feel successful in the world. Give them a chance to succeed!

Ms. Budinger Bridge Grades 6-8

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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Lowell, MA 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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sphero Mini (Green) App-Enabled Programmable Robot Ball - STEM Educational Toy for Kids Ages 8 & Up - Drive, Game & Code with Sphero Play & Edu App, 1.57", Green • Amazon Business $48.49 10 $484.90

Materials cost

$484.90

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$522.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$92.15

Total project goal

$614.32

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $614.32

3 Donors

-$301.86

Donations toward project cost

-$265.58

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.28

match offer

-$301.87

Match offer toward project cost

-$256.59

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.28

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$10.59

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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