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Ms. Cabrera from Los Angeles, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Groovy Fourth Grade Class

Help me give my students a fourth grade classroom with music, light, and fun!

  • 21 donors
  • $372 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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Ms. Cabrera has another project! Donate to A Rainbow of Resources: Building a Vibrant Classroom to help her classroom.

$503 - complete this project and be a hero

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

The specific items I’m requesting—a speaker, lights, markers, and fun prizes—will make a profound difference in my students’ learning by creating a more engaging, interactive, and supportive classroom environment. The speaker will bring lessons to life with clear audio for storytelling, music, and multimedia resources, helping auditory learners and making abstract concepts more relatable. Lights can be used to set the mood for different activities, such as calming colors for reading time or energizing tones for collaborative projects, fostering focus and creativity. Markers will encourage hands-on learning, allowing students to create vibrant projects, participate in group work, and express their ideas visually. Fun prizes will act as positive reinforcement, motivating students to participate, try their best, and celebrate their progress in a way that builds confidence and enthusiasm.

My primary goal for this project is to create a classroom where students feel excited to learn and are equipped with the tools they need to succeed academically and emotionally.

I aim to foster a sense of curiosity, creativity, and community by using these resources to make lessons more interactive and rewarding. My students are special because they bring resilience, creativity, and unique perspectives to the classroom, despite the challenges they face in a low-income area. They deserve a learning environment that values their potential and provides opportunities to thrive. These tools will help me support their growth and unlock their limitless possibilities.

Ms. Cabrera 49th Street 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. Cabrera

Los Angeles, CA View local requests

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

26 students impacted 21donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
JBL FLIP 5, Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Pink • Amazon Business $89.95 1 $89.95
Weysat 2 Pcs Clear Acrylic Hanging File Box Organizer with Side Handle Portable File Folder Box Desktop File Holder for Letter/A4 File Acrylic File Organizer Storage for Office Supplies • Amazon Business $45.99 1 $45.99
Post-it Sticky Notes, 3 x 3 in., 18 Pads, 100 Sheets/Pad, The Original Post-it Note, Floral Fantasy Collection • Quill.com $26.82 1 $26.82
Classroom Laminating Pouches - Set of 100 - 9" x 11 1/2" • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Seven Central Desk Pets 65Pcs – 2-in-1 Puzzle & Animal Erasers for Kids – Colorful Fun Erasers Design– Perfect as Miniature Art Supplies, Birthday Party Favors, Goodie Bags, Games & Desk Décor • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Tenmiro 50ft LED Strip Lights, RGB LED Smart Music Sync Color Changing LED Lights Strips with Remote LED Lights for Bedroom, Room, TV, Party • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Mr. Sketch Scented Marker Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 22 • Blick Art Materials $14.48 1 $14.48
Sharpie Permanent Marker Fine Tip Assorted 12/Pack (30075/30072) • Staples $8.28 1 $8.28
300 PCS Water Bottle Stickers, Cute Stickers for Hydroflasks VSCO Sticker Packs Cute Vinyl Waterproof Stickers for Water Bottles, Skateboard Phone Laptop Stickers for Kids Teens Girls • Amazon Business $7.87 1 $7.87

Materials cost

$248.36

Vendor shipping charges

 $10.95

Sales tax

 $22.72

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$315.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$55.72

Total project goal

$371.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $371.48

20 Donors

-$363.84

Donations toward project cost

-$315.76

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$48.08

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.64

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