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Ms. Lopez from Downey, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Books Fuel Imagination

Help me give my students a library filled with books. Books that will help their imagination grow.

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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

The specific items we are requesting will significantly enhance our students' learning by providing essential resources that directly support their educational development. Books, for example, will broaden their knowledge base and foster a love for reading, which is foundational to all subjects and critical thinking skills. Educational tools like interactive whiteboards will engage students actively in lessons, making learning more dynamic and interactive. By equipping our students with these resources, we aim to create a stimulating learning environment that encourages exploration, creativity, and academic achievement.

Our primary goal for this project is to ensure that every student receives a high-quality education enriched by access to necessary resources.

We aim to cultivate a nurturing learning environment that promotes academic excellence, fosters creativity, and prepares students for future success. By securing the requested items, we seek to create equitable opportunities for all students to thrive academically and personally, regardless of their background or circumstances. Ultimately, our goal is to empower our students with the tools they need to become lifelong learners and responsible global citizens.

Our students are uniquely special because of their diverse backgrounds, talents, and aspirations. They demonstrate resilience and determination in the face of challenges, and they possess a genuine thirst for knowledge and personal growth. Our students come from vibrant communities that value education, and they are eager to contribute positively to society. Each student brings a unique perspective and set of skills to our learning environment, enriching classroom discussions and collaborative projects. We take pride in nurturing their individual strengths and supporting their academic journey towards achieving their full potential.

Ms. Lopez
Never Before Funded Grades PreK-2
    More than a third 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

    This project will reach 24 students.

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
5 Book Bundle - Kindness & Social Emotional Learning (ages 4-8 inclusive, teaching compassion book set) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $80.00 1 $80.00
Kaplan Early Learning Mindfulness Matters Books - Set of 4 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $67.46 1 $67.46
Kaplan Early Learning Eric Carle Paperback Books - Set of 8 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $62.96 1 $62.96
8 Book Set: A Little SPOT of Emotion Box Set (Anger, Anxiety, Peaceful, Happiness, Sadness, Confidence, Love, & Scribble Emotion) - Paperback • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $60.00 1 $60.00
If You Take a Mouse Five-Book Set (If You Take a Mouse to the Movies; If You Take a Mouse to School; If You Give a Moose a Muffin; If You Give a Mouse a Cookie; If You Give a Pig a Pancake) • Amazon Business $59.95 1 $59.95
The Bad Seed, The Good Egg, The Couch Potato, and The Cool Bean (4 Book Set) by Jory John (Paperback) 2022 • Amazon Business $49.95 1 $49.95
Kaplan Early Learning Spanish Favorite Books - Set of 6 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $46.76 1 $46.76
Pigeon Series 7 Book Set : Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus / Stay up Late. Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog ....and 4 More Titles • Amazon Business $30.40 1 $30.40
The Rainbow Fish/Bi:libri - Eng/Spanish PB (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $10.95 1 $10.95

Materials cost

$468.43

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$42.86

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$548.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$96.76

Total project goal

$645.08

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$645.08

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$645.08

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