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Mr. Varas from Brooklyn, NY is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Waterproof Robots and Paint = Coding Art!

My students need three Sphero Robots because they can paint and learn to code at the same time!

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My Students

Being the computer teacher is a great way to gain insight into the individual creative side of my students. They often have questions about applying technology to an idea and how to make it real. I would like to give them that opportunity.

Parents are hardworking and want the best for their kids.

My students are from Pre-K to fifth grade. The students are smart, funny and very passionate about being creative with technology. They often come up with ideas or solutions to class projects that I wouldn't have imagined. That's their best characteristic.

My Project

Having taught technology for years, I have noticed that my artistic student don't feel like it's for them. The Sphero robots can help with that problem. Imagine having a robot that is actually waterproof! Yeah, it can go in the pool and do tricks, but it can also be dipped in a can of paint. Imagine a technology class where even painting can teach coding. I can show my students how to program the robot to paint. Computer programming and art can be a team! Gone are the days that liquid and electronics don't mix!

I have been working on turning our old library into a makerspace.

While that is great, I realized that some of my artistic students don't have an outlet in that space. I've notice that there exists a bias in our country that says artists aren't good at academics. I've even noticed my students that are artists say they don't need school. Your donation will help me show them that computer programming and art can be beautiful while complementing each other.

Mr. Varas PS 161 the Crown Grades 3-5

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Brooklyn, NY 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

450 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sphero SPRK Edition: App-Enabled Ball • Amazon Business $129.99 3 $389.97

Materials cost

$389.97

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$425.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$75.14

Total project goal

$500.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $500.96

1 Donor

-$250.48

Donations toward project cost

-$212.91

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.57

match offer

-$250.48

Match offer toward project cost

-$212.91

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.57

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 $0.00

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