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Ms. Cadena from Washington, DC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Classroom That Fosters Creativity, Inclusivity, and Emotional intelligence

Help me give my students a classroom with the needed materials, games for indoor recess, and a calm-down corner that promotes mindfulness and emotional intelligence.

  • $919 goal

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Celebrate 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 a teacher, I strive to create a nurturing environment where every child feels supported and valued. I am creating this project to make sure I have all the materials I need for effective instruction and supplies that allow my students to express their creativity.

I am also asking for games that I will use to support my students' learning of Spanish, and for materials to build a calm down corner that has books that support socio-emotional skills, tools to calm down, and fidgets to accommodate the needs of my students.

Your generous donation will not only provide essential resources but will also empower my students to manage their emotions effectively and promote a positive classroom atmosphere where everyone can thrive.

Ms. Cadena Bruce - Monroe Elementary School Grades 3-5

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Washington, DC View local requests 51 students impacted 12donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sintuff Book Display Rack 4-tiered Book Display Stand 18" Book Signing Wire Rack Tabletop Cd Display Countertop Comic Book Magazine Rack for Library Classroom Picture Literature Brochure(White) • Amazon Business $48.79 2 $97.58
Mobile Dry Erase Board on Wheels - TANKEE 40 x 24 Magnetic Double Sided Whiteboard Easel, Large Reversible Rolling White Board with Aluminum Frame Standing for Office, Home, Classroom • Amazon Business $90.99 1 $90.99
Crayola Broad Line Markers Classpack (256 Ct), Bulk School Supplies For Teachers, Kids Markers For School, Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $55.14 1 $55.14
Whitmor 6 White Cube Organizer • Amazon Business $55.00 1 $55.00
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches Letter Size 3 Mil 200/Pack (TP3854-200) • Staples $26.59 2 $53.18
Geetery 12 Pcs Floor Pillows Meditation Square Large Bulk Flexible Seating Thick Cushions for Floor Sitting 15.7'' Colorful Tufted Sitting Mat for Adults Kids Tatami Classroom Chair Yoga Living Room • Amazon Business $50.79 1 $50.79
Emociones y sentimientos SERIE DE COLECCIÓN, libros 1-8: El Ninja Enojado, La Ninja Inventora, La Ninja Positiva, El Ninja Perezoso, El Ninja ... la Tierra, La Ninja Amable (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $43.70 1 $43.70
Clipboards, HERKKA 25 Pack Plastic Office Clipboards, Assorted Transparent Color Plastic Clipboards, Low Profile Clip Standard A4 Letter Size • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
PicassoTiles 60 Piece Set 60pcs Magnet Building Tiles Clear Magnetic 3D Blocks Construction Playboards - Creativity beyond Imagination, Inspirational, Recreational, Educational, Conventional • Amazon Business $24.69 1 $24.69
Post-it Sticky Notes Cube, 2 x 2 in., 3 Pads, 400 Sheets/Pad, The Original Post-it Note, Green Wave and Canary Wave • Quill.com $11.55 2 $23.10
LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 Building Toy Set - Featuring Storage, Includes Train, Car, and a Tiger Figure, and Playset for Kids, Boys, and Girls Ages 4-99 • Amazon Business $21.42 1 $21.42
Menique, Flags of The Americas, Memory Matching Game in Spanish, for kids and adults, 70 tiles. Juego de Memoria de Banderas de America • Amazon Business $20.00 1 $20.00
YYST 29" (74CM) Magnetic Anchor Chart Holder Adjustable Magnetic Date Cards Holder Calendar Holder for Kids Crafts, Classroom Calendar, Classroom Decor W O Rings • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
OleFun 30 Pack Dry Erase Pockets, 10 X 14 in Reusable Dry Erase Pocket Sleeves in 10 Colors, Plastic Clear Sheet Protectors, School Teacher Supplies, Organization for Classroom Storage • Amazon Business $19.49 1 $19.49
Carpet Floor Spots Markers, Circles Dots for Teachers and Kids, 4 Inch 72 Pack, Flexible Classroom Rug Mats for Preschool Kindergarten Organization • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
(60 Pcs) Fidget Toys Fidgets Sensory Toys Pop Its It Party Favors Figette Toy Pack Bulk Box Stress Autism Autistic for Kids Children Boys Girls Adults Gifts Set Mini Carnival Treasure Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
El Ninja de Mentalidad de Crecimiento: Un libro para niños sobre el poder del todavía (Ninja Life Hacks Spanish) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $12.91 1 $12.91
Mattel Games UNO Card Game for Family Night, Travel Game & Gift for Kids in a Collectible Storage Tin for 2-10 Players (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
4 Pack Stress Ball for Kids and Adults Slow Rising Balls Sensory Fidget Toy Anxiety Stress Relief Squeezing Balls Calming Tool, Vent Mood and Improve Focus, Soft Squishy Ball Hand Grip Pressure Ball • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 16 Count • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza - Spanish Edition! ¡Taco Gato Cabra Queso Pizza - Edición Española! Ages 8+, 10-15min Play time, 2-8 Players • Amazon Business $9.14 1 $9.14
Super Z Outlet Liquid Motion Bubbler for Sensory Play, Fidget Toy, Children Activity, Desk Top, Assorted Colors (1 Piece) • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59
Staples Magnets Assorted Colors 30/Pack (40085-CC) • Staples $6.85 1 $6.85

Materials cost

$698.48

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $41.91

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$780.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$137.80

Total project goal

$918.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $918.67

8 Donors

-$738.55

Donations toward project cost

-$674.62

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$63.93

Matching donations from our partners

-$125.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$106.25

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$55.12

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