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Books and $100 Gift Card drawing - Learn More
More New RAFT Idea Sheets:
Light Color Wheel, Puzzling Directions, Easy Piecy Decimals, Everybody Talks about It! View all of RAFT's new and updated idea sheets.
Upcoming RAFT Events!:
Homeschool, BTSA, Educator Resource Fairs and more. View our Calendar of Events More RAFT Announcements

Join RAFT for our annual Showcase of Creativity Dinner, an evening of dining, fun and surprises–all to support hands–on learning for Bay Area students. Exploratorium scientists will spark guests’ imaginations with electrifying hands-on science activities.

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For Members

RAFT provides innovative project ideas, hands-on learning materials, professional development and teaching support to pre-K-12 classroom and after- school teachers, child care providers, and nonprofit community service groups. Join RAFT and help transform the learning experience!

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For Volunteers

Volunteers make everything possible: Organize and sort donated materials, assemble hands-on learning kits, provide support at special events, and serve as RAFT community ambassadors. Join in — it's fun and rewarding!

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For Financial Donors

Research shows that children learn best in an interactive, hands-on way. Transforming abstract concepts into engaging projects and teaching activities during and after school requires financial support. Help make a difference to young learners!

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For Material Donors

Everything you donate is used to help children learn. RAFT repurposes your items - and they become part of science, math or art activities. Find out how RAFT makes it easy to "go green" and support 21st Century learning.

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