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Mrs. Vargas-Solla from Brooklyn, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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All Work and No Play Makes K a Bored Bunch

Help me give my students fun and educational stem learn and play centers.

  • $764 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 Students

I know every teacher thinks that their students are special, and they're probably right. But, I know for certain how special our students are! My school loops with students for 3 years. If you start in Kindergarten you follow those same children to 1st grade and then second grade. If you start with 3rd grade you see them through 4th and then 5th grade. I've had the honor of graduating two groups of 5th graders.

As a teacher for 24 years, I always tend to fall in love with my students.

But, when you spend 3 years with the same cohort of students and parents, it becomes something completely different. It takes on a whole new meaning. It takes on a life of its own.

There is a real sense of community, love, and family. Departing is the hardest part but every teacher should be so lucky. This year I am super excited because I get to start with Kindergarten. These little people are like sponges.They are so excited and so willing to learn. I hope to acquire some of the things I will need to set them up for success. After all we'll be together for 3 years.

My Project

According to state standards Kindergartners are expected to develop and answer questions about a text, develop and answer questions about key ideas, and details in a text, and answer questions while

developing an understanding of key ideas and details in a text.

Wow, right? And, this is only in reading. I won't mention math, writing, foundational skills, social studies, SEL and science. Long gone are the snack and nap days. Help me make kindergarten more fun for my kiddos. Interactive yet educational fun play time games will definitely keep my kids engaged and excited.

Mrs. Vargas-Solla PS 770 New American Academy Grades PreK-2

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 Mrs. Vargas-Solla

Brooklyn, NY View local requests

Half 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

24 students impacted 12donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Educational Insights GeoSafari Jr. Talking Microscope Featuring Bindi Irwin: Microscope for Kids, STEM & Science Toy, Interactive Learning, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $33.05 3 $99.15
Glowblocks Light-Up Tumbling Tower Game, First Ever LED Toppling Building Blocks Stacking Game, Tumble Tower Indoor Board Games for Kids and Adults with Flashing Lights for Family Game Night • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
National Geographic Kids Safari Time Dress Up Trunk, 17 pieces, Amazon Exclusive, by Just Play • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
Tacto Laser by PlayShifu - STEM Games for Ages 5 -10 | Logic Laser Maze Games | Educational Toys and Gifts for Boys & Girls | Works with iPads, Samsung tabs, Kindle Fire (Tablet Not Included) • Amazon Business $49.00 1 $49.00
Educational Insights GeoSafari Jr. Talking Telescope Toy, Preschool Science, Emily Calandrelli, Christmas Gift for Boys & Girls, Ages 4+ • Amazon Business $48.39 1 $48.39
BEST LEARNING i-Poster My USA Interactive Map - Educational Talking Toy for Kids of Ages 5 to 12 Years • Amazon Business $46.68 1 $46.68
Orboot Earth by PlayShifu (App Based): Interactive AR Globe For Kids, STEM Toy Ages 4-10, Educational Gift For Boys & Girls (No Borders, No Names On Globe) • Amazon Business $38.19 1 $38.19
Prextex Pack of 2 Cartoon Remote Control Cars - Police Car and Race Car - Radio Control Toys for Kids (Boys & Girls) - Each with Different Frequencies So Both Can Race Together • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
Wooden Building Blocks Set , City Construction Stacker Stacking Preschool Learning Educational Toys , Toddler Toys for 3+ Year Old Boy and Girl Gifts . • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
BEST LEARNING Mushroom Garden - Interactive Educational Light-Up Toddler Toys for 1 to 3 Years Old Infants & Toddlers - Colors, Numbers, Games & Music for Kids • Amazon Business $31.68 1 $31.68
Marvel Super Heroes Spider-man, Avengers, Guardians, and More! - Me Reader Electronic Reader with 8 Book Library - PI Kids • Amazon Business $29.69 1 $29.69
BEST LEARNING Learning Clock - Educational Talking Learn to Tell Time Light-Up Toy with Quiz and Sleep Mode Lullaby Music for Toddlers & Kids Ages 3 to 6 Years Old • Amazon Business $29.68 1 $29.68
STREET WALK Frog Balance Counting Toys Cool Math Games, Fun, Educational Children's Gift and STEM Learning Kids Toys for 3 4 5 6 7 8 Year olds Girls Boys • Amazon Business $19.85 1 $19.85
Coogam Sight Words Swat Game with 400 Fry Site Words and 4 Fly Swatters Set, Dolch Word List Phonics, Literacy Learning Reading Flash Cards Toy Games for Kindergarten,Home School Kids 3 4 5 Year Old • Amazon Business $16.98 1 $16.98

Materials cost

$610.24

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$649.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$114.60

Total project goal

$763.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $763.99

9 Donors

-$379.79

Donations toward project cost

-$326.57

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$53.22

Matching donations from our partners

-$379.79

Match offers toward project cost

-$322.82

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.97

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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 $0.00

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