Help me give my students dry erase boards, counting manipulatives and a space rug for a wonderful math & science experience.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Castrejon's classroom raised $1,590
This project is fully funded
Celebrating 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
As an enthusiastic elementary school teacher, my utmost priority is to create an engaging and visually stimulating classroom environment that fosters a love for learning. With a comprehensive curriculum encompassing math, science, and physical education, I am reaching out for your generous support to acquire essential resources that will not only enhance students' educational experiences but also transform our classroom into an inviting and captivating space.
To ignite a passion for math, I am seeking resources such as colorful pattern blocks, base ten blocks, and geometric shapes.
These hands-on manipulatives will not only enable students to explore mathematical concepts but also add a vibrant and interactive element to our classroom décor. By incorporating visually appealing math tools, we will create an environment that sparks curiosity and encourages active participation in math activities.
In the realm of science, I am dedicated to nurturing young scientists through inquiry-based learning and captivating experiments. With the help of science kits and materials, students will have the opportunity to engage in exciting investigations and hands-on exploration. Alongside these scientific tools, I plan to introduce visually stimulating posters and displays showcasing scientific concepts and discoveries. This combination of interactive resources and eye-catching visuals will create an immersive learning environment that inspires scientific curiosity.
Additionally, I recognize the importance of creating an aesthetically pleasing and organized classroom space that promotes a positive and welcoming atmosphere. To achieve this, I am seeking materials such as colorful bulletin board borders, educational posters, and inspirational quotes. These elements will not only enhance the visual appeal of our classroom but also serve as constant reminders of our shared goals, values, and achievements. Additionally, comfortable seating options and cozy reading corners will provide students with a warm and inviting space for independent and group activities.
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
Torlam 131 PCS Base Ten Blocks for Math - Place Value Blocks, Plastic Base 10 Math Manipulatives 1st Grade, Math Counters, Number Blocks, Math Cubes, Counting Cubes for Kids Math
• Amazon Business
$26.99
2
$53.98
Charles Leonard Dry Erase Board Class Pack - Includes 30 Each 9 x 12 Inch Lapboards, Foam/Felt Erasers and Markers (35090)
• Amazon Business
$52.06
1
$52.06
Neenah Astrobrights® Bright Color Paper, Letter Size Paper, 24 lb, Assorted Colors, 500 Sheets
• Amazon Business
$16.80
3
$50.40
Capslpad Outer Space Kids Rug ABC Alphabet Educational Learning Area Rug 5'0" x 6'6" Non Slip Solar System Galaxy Planets Play Rug Carpet for Children and Kids Bedrooms,Playroom,Nursery Room Decor
• Amazon Business
$49.99
1
$49.99
Torlam Magnetic Fraction Tiles & Fraction Circles Activity Set - Math Manipulatives for Elementary School - Fraction Magnets & Resources - Fraction Strips & Bars
• Amazon Business
Aizweb Giant Magnetic XY Coordinate Dry Erase Grid,26" x 26" Graph Board for School Classroom Supplies,Magnetic Whiteboard with Counters,Math Manipulatives for Teacher Education
• Amazon Business
$38.99
1
$38.99
Crayola Colored Pencils, Bulk Classpack, Classroom Supplies, 12 Colors may vary, 240 Count, Standard
• Amazon Business
$37.99
1
$37.99
Galaxy Scalloped Borders Outer Space Straight Borders Trim Night Sky Bulletin Board Classroom Bulletin Board Wall Decor Back to School Bulletin Trim Borders for Chalkboard Whiteboard (59 ft)
• Amazon Business
$9.49
4
$37.96
TOMMYHOME Plastic Two-Color Counter,Red/Yellow Two Side 1000 PCS,Counting Manipulatvies, Math Counters for Kids, Counting Chips
• Amazon Business
$36.48
1
$36.48
hand2mind Plastic Rainbow Fraction Tower Cubes Montessori Math Materials for Kids to Learn Fraction Equivalence Math Manipulatives 4th Grade Fraction Cube, Homeschool Supplies (Set of 51)
• Amazon Business
Swingline Paper Cutter, Guillotine Trimmer, 12" Cut Length, 10 Sheet Capacity, ClassicCut Lite (9312)
• Amazon Business
$34.20
1
$34.20
Scotch Thermal Laminator, 2 Roller System for a Professional Finish, Use for Home, Office or School, Suitable for use with Photos (TL901X)
• Amazon Business
$33.26
1
$33.26
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 200 Pack Laminating Sheets, 3 Mil, 8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Education Supplies & Craft Supplies, For Use With Thermal Laminators, Letter Size Sheets (TP3854-200)
• Amazon Business
$27.99
1
$27.99
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches Premium Quality, 5 Mil Thick for Extra Protection, 100 Pack Letter Size Laminating Sheets, Our Most Durable Lamination Pouch, 8.9 x 11.4 inches, Clear (TP5854-100)
• Amazon Business
$27.55
1
$27.55
Really Good Stuff Math Vocabulary Word Wall - 45 Cards
• Amazon Business
$27.28
1
$27.28
Base Ten Blocks Set - 121PCs Base 10 Set Learning Math Manipulative Teach Kids Volume, Place Value and Number Concepts for Early Counting Math in School or Home
• Amazon Business
$26.98
1
$26.98
SOUNDANCE Laptop Stand, Aluminum Computer Riser, Ergonomic Laptops Elevator for Desk, Metal Holder Compatible with 10 to 15.6 Inches Notebook Computer, Silver
• Amazon Business
$25.99
1
$25.99
Boloyo Acrylic Book Stand without Ledge ,6 Inch 10PC Clear Acrylic Display Easel, Transparent Tablet Holder for Displaying Pictures,Books,Music Sheets,Notebooks, Artworks, CDs, etc.
• Amazon Business
$25.99
1
$25.99
EASEPRES 5 Slot Desk Organizer Tray, Mesh File Paper Letter Tray Desktop Paper Sorter Literature Organizer Rack for Home, Office, or School, Black
• Amazon Business
$24.84
1
$24.84
Ortodayes Plastic Stackable Paper Trays, Office Document Letter Trays, Black, 6 Tiers
• Amazon Business
$24.55
1
$24.55
DreamSky Large Digital Alarm Clock Big Numbers for Seniors & Visually Impaired, 9 Inches Electric Clocks for Bedroom, Jumbo Display Fully Dimmable Brightness, USB Ports, Adjustable Alarm Volume
• Amazon Business
$23.59
1
$23.59
Thipoten Magnetic Spice Rack, Strong Magnetic Shelf with 2 Removable Hooks, Perfect Space Saver for Small Kitchen/Apartment, Awesome Metal Cabinet for Holding Spices, Jars, Bottle, Beve(Black, 2Pack)
• Amazon Business
$23.50
1
$23.50
166 PCS Magnetic Fraction Tiles & Fraction Circles with Percentages - Math Manipulatives for Elementary School, Fraction & Percent Strips & Bars, Fraction Manipulatives Class Set, Homeschool Supplies
• Amazon Business
$23.20
1
$23.20
HGOD DESIGNS Outer Space Pillow Case, Cute Planets and Star Cluster Solar System Moon and Comets Sun Cosmos Cotton Linen Cushion Cover Square Standard Home Decorative Throw Pillow 18x18 inch Darkblue
• Amazon Business
$10.15
2
$20.30
Dry Erase Division & Multiplication Chart White Board, 9" x 12" Double Side Table Math Manipulatives Lapboard for Kids Students Classroom Home
• Amazon Business
$17.99
1
$17.99
Flutesan 5 Pack Math Sign Magnetic Teacher Tools, Greater Than and Less Than, Plus, Minus, Equal to, Animal Math Magnets for Teacher School Classroom Supplies, Help Kids to Learn and Understand Math
• Amazon Business
$17.99
1
$17.99
Space Birthday Charts- Laminated 14x19.5in. - Classroom Posters and Decorations, Back to School Supplies, Teachers’ Posters for Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary Classes, Home Decor, Kids Bedrooms
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
Decorably 20 Educational Math Posters for Elementary School - 11x17in Elementary Math Posters, Math Posters for Classroom Elementary, Math Poster, Multiplication Table Poster for Kids, Math Charts
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
Paper Mate Felt Tip Pens Flair Marker Pens, Medium Point, Assorted, 24 Count
• Amazon Business
$15.00
1
$15.00
birdyboutique.com Reading Read Books Tapestry Wall Hanging Reading Motivational Encouraging Quote for Classrooms Library 48in x 48in
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
RUIYAN 6 Pieces Funny Inspirational Cartoon Outer Space Astronaut Planet Wall Art, Explore Dream Discover Art for Boys,(8*10inch)Perfect Nursery Playroom Classroom or Children Room Decor
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
Rolodex Mesh Collection Stacking Sorter, 5-Section, Standard Packaging , Black
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
Kenney 40343 Silver 7/16" Multi-Use Adjustable Petite Cafe Magnetic Rod, 16-28", Satin, 1
• Amazon Business
$14.69
1
$14.69
Sproutbrite Reading Classroom Decorations - Posters and Banners for Teachers - Bulletin Board and Wall Decor for Pre School, Elementary and Middle School
• Amazon Business
$12.80
1
$12.80
Sproutbrite Classroom Decorations - Banner Posters for Teachers - Bulletin Board and Wall Decor for Pre School, Elementary and Middle School Themes
• Amazon Business
$12.80
1
$12.80
Marspark 42 Pieces Outer Space Classroom Bulletin Board Decorations Set Space Themed Classroom Decoration Door Poster Kit Castle
• Amazon Business
$12.79
1
$12.79
edxeducation Student Place Value Flip Chart - Millions - Double-Sided with Whole Numbers and Decimals - Learn to Count by Ones, Tens, Hundreds, Thousands and Millions
• Amazon Business
$12.36
1
$12.36
4 Pieces Space Decor Boys Room Space Posters Boy Bedroom Wall Decor Spaceman Wood Sign Inspirational Space Wall Art Boys Bedroom Decor Space Motivational Quote for Baby Kids Classroom Nursery
• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
300 Pcs Aesthetic Stickers,VSCO Stickers Pack Waterproof Vinyl for Water Bottle,Laptop,Phone,Skateboard Stickers for Adults Girls and Kids
• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
Carson Dellosa – Water Cycle Bulletin Board Set, Classroom Décor, 20 Pieces
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$10.49
1
$10.49
Space Theme Bookmarks with Metal Charms Planet Rocket Space Ship Theme Colorful Bookmarks Inspirational Quotes Bookmarks Cards for Space Party Favors Kids Boys Girls Adults Encouragement(24 Pieces)
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Space Inspirational Posters Rocket Outer Space Classroom Bulletin Board Decorations Spaceship Growth Mindset Posters Astronaut Star Space Classroom Decorations for Playroom Bedroom Classroom Decor
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Aizweb Double-Sided Fractions and Equivalency Flip Chart - Math Manipulatives for Elementary School, Fraction Manipulatives, Homeschool Supplies
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
KTOJOY 2 Inch (15 Pack) Loose Leaf Binder Rings, Nickel Plated Steel Binder Rings,Keychain Key Rings, Metal Book Rings,Silver, for School, Home, or Office
• Amazon Business
$4.99
2
$9.98
Junior Learning JL454 Fractions Flips, Multi
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
300pcs VSCO Stickers for Water Bottle, Cool Laptop Stickers for Kids Teens, Trendy Graffiti Cute Vinyl Aesthetic Waterproof Stickers Pack for Skateboard Luggage, Colorful Funny Stickers
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
300 PCS Stickers Pack (50-850Pcs/Pack), Colorful VSCO Waterproof Stickers, Cute Aesthetic Stickers. Laptop, Water Bottle, Phone, Skateboard Stickers for Teens Girls Kids, Vinyl Sticker.
• Amazon Business
$8.49
1
$8.49
9 Pieces Space Wall Prints Unframed Space Inspirational Posters 8 x 10 Inch Planet Motivational Quote Pictures for Playroom Bedroom Classroom Decor College Dorm
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
200-Piece Pack Stickers for Laptop Water Bottles Suitcase Skateboard Computer Kids Teens Girls Boys Cartoon Anime Decals Waterproof Reuseable Sticker
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
Materials cost
$1,193.86
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$109.24
3rd party payment processing fee
$17.91
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,351.01
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$238.41
Total project goal
$1,589.42
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,589.42
7 Donors
-$1,400.05
Donations toward project cost
-$1,313.79
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$86.26
match offer
-$43.79
Match offer toward project cost
-$37.22
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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