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Ms. Mazzola from Wyandanch, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Cozy and Safe Space of Their Own to Learn

Help me give my students a cozy place to learn! I want them to truly feel this is their safe space, a home away from home!

  • $712 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

This year, I really want my students to feel super safe and comfortable in the classroom! I want them to have all the things they need to succeed, anchor charts hanging up, supplies and manipulatives for every student in small group learning, and headphones for their Chromebooks!

A calm-down corner with fidgets and calming activities is vital for students to feel safe and loved!

Students will take a few minutes there to unwind, get back into a good headspace, and come back to learning when they are ready!

I also want them to have STEAM games and toys to play with during recess time so they can use their creativity and express themselves!

Ms. Mazzola Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Mazzola

Wyandanch, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters of 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

30 students impacted 8donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
8 Pcs Square Flexible Floor Seating Cushions Floor Cushions for Classroom 3.5'' Comfy Memory Flexible Seating Floor Seat Cushion for Kids, School, Kindergarten, Nursery or Home (Bright Color) • Amazon Business $60.99 1 $60.99
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toys for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Toys Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toys • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
Calm Strips: Original CLASSROOM PACK 30 Sensory Focus (fidget toys, social emotional learning awareness, teen mental health stickers, calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $40.00 1 $40.00
Chart Paper Pad of 30 Sheets • Carolina Biological Supply Company $38.56 1 $38.56
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Fine Tip, Assorted, 36/Pack (2138424) • Quill.com $33.29 1 $33.29
CN-Outlet Kids Bulk Earbud Headphones 50 Pack Multi Colored, Individually Bagged, Wholesale Disposable Earphones Perfect for School Classroom Libraries Students (50Mixed) • Amazon Business $29.95 1 $29.95
Set of 12 Small White Board Dry Erase Boards Classroom Pack Mini White Boards 9"x12” Double Sided Personal Whiteboards for Students Teachers School Supplies Lapboards l 12 Mini Whiteboard Erasers Incl • Amazon Business $25.49 1 $25.49
Play-Doh Modeling Dough, Assorted Colors, 3 Ounces, Set of 20 • School Specialty $25.49 1 $25.49
LEGO Classic Creative Transparent Bricks Building Set 11013 for Girls and Boys, STEM Toy and Preschool Hands-On Learning Toy, Includes Wizard, Unicorn, Lion, Bird, and Turtle • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Calming Toys for Kids, Occupational Therapy Toys, Play Therapy, Stress Relief Toy, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $23.98 1 $23.98
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 300 Pack, Pre-Sharpened Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk with Latex-Free Eraser Top, Yellow Pencils for Office and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Sooez 32 Pack Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags, A4 Letter Size, Zipper Bags with Label Pocket, Waterproof Zipper Pouches for Classroom Organization, Board Game Storage, Document Bag for Office School Supplies • Amazon Business $21.98 1 $21.98
Taco vs Burrito Family Board Games for Kids 6-8, 8-12 & Up - Fun Travel Family Card Games for Everyone, Gifts for 7, 8, 9 and 10 Year Old Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Carson Dellosa STEM Challenges Card Set - Grades 2-5 - Kids • School Specialty $19.49 1 $19.49
USAOPOLY TAPPLE® Word Game | Fast-Paced Family Board Game | Choose a Category & Race Against The Timer to be The Last Player | Learning Game Great for All Ages (1 Pack) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
VIAHART Brain Flakes 500 Piece Set, Ages 3+, Interlocking Plastic Disc Toy for Creative Building, Educational STEM Learning, Construction Block Play for Kids, Teens, Adults, Boys, and Girls • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Hasbro Gaming Guess Who? Board Game, with People and Pets Cards, The Original Guessing Game for Kids, Ages 6 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $16.21 1 $16.21
ALKISTA 48 Pcs Tetra Tower Balance Stacking Blocks Game, Board Games for 2 Players+ Family Games, Parties, Travel, Kids & Adults Team Building Blocks Toy • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Lewo Wooden Stacking Board Games Building Blocks for Kids Boys Girls- 48 Pieces • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Hasbro Gaming Connect 4 Classic Grid,4 in a Row Game,Strategy Board Games for Kids,2 Player .for Family and Kids,Ages 6 and Up • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Mattel Uno Original and Uno Flip Card Games, Combo Pack of 2 • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Hasbro Gaming Trouble Board Game for Kids Ages 5 and Up 2-4 Players (Packaging may vary) • Amazon Business $8.63 1 $8.63
Dry-Erase Board Cleaner • Carolina Biological Supply Company $5.31 1 $5.31

Materials cost

$552.26

Vendor shipping charges

 $14.45

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$604.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$106.76

Total project goal

$711.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $711.75

6 Donors

-$479.41

Donations toward project cost

-$422.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.91

Matching donations from our partners

-$214.69

Match offers toward project cost

-$182.49

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.20

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

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