Mississippi · Reimbursement may be available
Use Eligible Mississippi ESA Funds for Hands On STEM Learning
STEM Discovery Boxes may qualify as curriculum or as supplemental materials required by a curriculum under the Mississippi Education Scholarship Account program. Families must pay for approved expenses first and submit documentation for reimbursement.
Every purchase is reviewed by the Mississippi Department of Education. Families should confirm that their planned purchase is allowable before ordering.
Plans available for 3, 6, 9 or 12 months, plus month to month ordering.
- Ages 5 to 12+
- 3 complete projects + 3 lessons
- NGSS aligned
- Supplies and batteries in the box
Am I eligible?
The Mississippi ESA serves qualifying students with disabilities who have an active program award and meet the state's eligibility requirements. Participation is not available to every Mississippi family.
How to redeem your funds
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Contact your Mississippi ESA representative and confirm that the STEM Discovery Boxes plan you want to purchase is an allowable expense.
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Once confirmed, purchase directly from STEM Discovery Boxes and request a paid, itemized invoice.
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Include the paid invoice with your quarterly reimbursement request to the Mississippi Department of Education.
How your funds reach us: The family pays SDB directly and then requests reimbursement from the program.
Ways to order
Direct Purchase With Reimbursement Request
Only purchase after confirming eligibility. Reimbursement is subject to program review and is not guaranteed.
All approvals remain subject to the family's available balance, allowable expense rules and final program approval.
What you get each month
- 3projects per box
- 0trips to the store
- NGSS+ other science standards
- 5 to 12+ages
NGSS are K–12 science standards adopted or adapted by many states.
Built for how funded buyers actually purchase
- W-9 available upon request
- Itemized invoices and receipts available with every order
What your funding gets you
Real, standards-aligned science
A sample of the projects inside recent boxes. NGSS and Common Core aligned, batteries in the box.
- CO2 Rocket
Have a "blast" launching your own mini rocket while learning about chemical reactions and thrust. Ages 7 to 12.
- Light-Up Terrarium
Create your own light-up terrarium while learning about ecosystems, the water cycle, photosynthesis, and botany. Ages 5 to 12+.
- Glow Art
Create glowing pictures, secret disappearing messages, and a glowing top—all with the power of light! Ages 5 to 12+.
- Optical Illusion
Create a floating 3D image and colorful spinning tops while exploring how optical illusions trick your brain. Ages 5 to 12+.
In their words
What families say
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My son loves his STEM Discovery Box
Each month brings 3 hands-on projects we do together: fun, educational, and age-appropriate. The experiments have become one of our family's favorite activities.
Customer review shared with STEM Discovery Boxes
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Perfect gift for curious kids
My daughter built glowing bouncy balls and a VR viewer, all by herself. Easy-to-follow instructions explain the science behind the fun. We can't wait for next month.
Customer review shared with STEM Discovery Boxes
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Science for the whole family
Our grandkids look forward to every delivery. The experiments are fun for all ages, even grandpa joins in. It's the best bonding time and an incredible way to make science exciting at home.
Customer review shared with STEM Discovery Boxes
Every monthly box includes...
A sample of one of our boxes.
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Three activities
Three activities per box, each on a different science topic.
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Nothing extra to buy
Supplies and batteries ship packed in. No extra trip to the store.
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Science lessons
Step-by-step photo instructions along with age-appropriate educational science lessons.
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Video lessons
Explore your projects with instructional videos by k-8 teacher Mike R. @ThatSTEMGuy, and viral YouTuber Jake Makes.
Mississippi Education Scholarship Account (ESA) questions
Can I use Mississippi Education Scholarship Account (ESA) for STEM Discovery Boxes?
STEM Discovery Boxes may qualify as curriculum or as supplemental materials required by a curriculum under the Mississippi Education Scholarship Account program. Families must pay for approved expenses first and submit documentation for reimbursement. Every purchase is reviewed by the Mississippi Department of Education. Families should confirm that their planned purchase is allowable before ordering.
How do I order through Mississippi Education Scholarship Account (ESA)?
Contact your Mississippi ESA representative and confirm that the STEM Discovery Boxes plan you want to purchase is an allowable expense. Once confirmed, purchase directly from STEM Discovery Boxes and request a paid, itemized invoice. Include the paid invoice with your quarterly reimbursement request to the Mississippi Department of Education.
What is included in each box?
Each box includes 3 complete projects plus 3 science lessons, with supplies pre-portioned, including batteries. The projects are aligned to NGSS and Common Core (NGSS are K–12 science standards adopted or adapted by many states) and designed for kids ages 5 to 12+. Nothing extra to buy.
What if my program is not listed?
New programs are added as they confirm. Check the full program list on our funding page, or contact us with your program name and we will point you to the right path.
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Other programs we work with
Not sure which program applies to you? Compare every program on our funding page.
- Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA)
- Utah Fits All
- Georgia Promise Scholarship
- Louisiana LA GATOR
- Wyoming Education Savings Account
- Hope Scholarship
- Arizona ESA
- South Carolina ESTF
- New Hampshire Education Freedom Account
- Arkansas Education Freedom Account
- Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts, MOScholars
- Step Up for Students (SUFS)
- Children's Scholarship Fund NYC
Use Eligible Mississippi ESA Funds for Hands On STEM Learning
Itemized invoices and receipts are available with every order. A W-9 is available upon request.