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

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A Rainbow of Resources: Building a Vibrant Classroom

Help me give my students a rainbow at the end of their learning!

  • 3 donors
  • $503 goal

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Ms. Cabrera has another project! Donate to Mi Primer Aula Bilingüe to help her classroom.

$748 - complete this project and be a hero
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Ms. Cabrera has another project! Donate to Mi Primer Aula Bilingüe to help her classroom.

$748 - 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

My students' curiosity, resilience, and eagerness to learn deeply inspire me! They come from diverse backgrounds, and many are English language learners who bring rich cultural perspectives to the classroom. Despite the challenges they face in their community, they approach each day with enthusiasm, and I am constantly amazed by their growth and creativity. Their smiles and excitement when they achieve something new make every challenge worthwhile. With the requested resources, I aim to create an environment where students feel supported and motivated to explore and thrive.

The materials requested will play a crucial role in supporting my students' learning.

The HP ink cartridges will ensure I can provide them with clear and engaging materials, including Spanish resources that foster language acquisition. The Lakeshore Spanish Board Book Collection and classic books like Huevos verdes con jamón and El Gato Ensombrerado will nurture a love of reading and support literacy development in both Spanish and English. The colorful posters will not only reinforce their language skills but also contribute to a positive, welcoming classroom environment. Resources like the storage cart will keep the classroom organized, allowing for smooth transitions between activities and access to supplies, while the Sharpie markers and project paper will allow students to express themselves creatively.

Ultimately, my goal is to create a classroom where my students can thrive emotionally and academically. These resources will enable me to build a supportive, colorful, and engaging learning space where students feel empowered to succeed. What makes my students so special is their resilience, creativity, and curiosity. With these materials, I can help them build confidence, develop strong literacy skills, and feel excited about learning.

Ms. Cabrera 49th Street Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

24 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
HP 67 Black/Tri-Color Standard Yield Ink Cartridge, 2/Pack (3YP29AN#140) • Quill.com $36.07 3 $108.21
Lakeshore Spanish Board Book Collection • Lakeshore Learning Materials $70.50 1 $70.50
Giantex Plastic Boxes 10 Drawer Rolling Organizer Cart Utility Storage Tools Scrapbook Paper Multi-Use (Multicolor) • Amazon Business $59.16 1 $59.16
12 Colorful Spanish Classroom Decorations - Spanish Classroom Posters Elementary, Spanish Posters For Classroom, Posters In Spanish Alphabet, Abecedario Para Niños En Español, Spanish Class Posters • Amazon Business $19.59 1 $19.59
Hadley Designs 6 Colorful Spanish Classroom Decorations for Teachers-Posters Elementary, Calm Down Corner Posters Española, Emotions Poster Spanish, Afirmaciones Positivas Española Poster • Amazon Business $17.63 1 $17.63
Teacher Created Resources Teacher Created Resource Oh Happy Day Rainbow Rolled Border - Elementary-Middle School - Kids - Durable • School Specialty $8.02 2 $16.04
Teacher Created Resources Oh Happy Day Project Paper, 12 x 12 Inches, 80 Sheets • School Specialty $16.04 1 $16.04
Oh Happy Day! Rainbow Magnetic Border • Lakeshore Learning Materials $11.99 1 $11.99
Teacher Created Resources Oh Happy Day 8" Paper Lanterns, Pack of 6 (TCR77514) • Quill.com $11.65 1 $11.65
Sharpie Permanent Markers Set, Quick Drying And Fade Resistant Fine Point Marker For Wood, Plastic, Paper, Metal, And More, Drawing, Coloring, And Poster Marker , Black, 12 Count • Amazon Business $7.41 1 $7.41
Huevos verdes con jamón (Green Eggs and Ham Spanish Edition) (Beginner Books) • Amazon Business $7.29 1 $7.29
El Gato Ensombrerado (The Cat in the Hat Spanish Edition) (Beginner Books) • Amazon Business $6.90 1 $6.90

Materials cost

$352.41

Vendor shipping charges

$7.33

Sales tax

$32.25

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.29

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$427.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$75.40

Total project goal

$502.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$502.68

2 Donors

-$477.68

Donations toward project cost

-$406.03

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$71.65

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

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$0.00

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