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Mr. Botello from Livonia, LA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bridging Worlds: Empowering Language Learners With Essential Classroom Materials

Help me give my students a set of bilingual books and a comfortable classroom environment to read in.

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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 project is all about creating a welcoming, flexible learning environment where my Spanish and ESL students can truly thrive. By incorporating essential classroom resources like phonics exercises, vocabulary flashcards, bilingual books, and flexible seating, I’m aiming to meet the unique needs of each student and foster a love for language learning.

Phonics Exercises will give students the foundational skills they need to connect sounds with letters, boosting their confidence in both English and Spanish.

As they practice, they’ll feel more empowered to tackle new words and sounds, laying the groundwork for fluency.

Vocabulary Flashcards are an interactive way for students to reinforce new vocabulary, which is key for communication and comprehension. These cards will not only expand their word banks but also provide a fun, visual way to solidify their language skills.

Bilingual Books will bridge the gap between languages, providing engaging, accessible reading material that nurtures comprehension and promotes a love for reading. They’ll help students understand both languages, which is invaluable for their growing literacy.

Flexible Seating allows students to take charge of their learning and choose the space that works best for them. Some students prefer working under tables with clipboards, others enjoy sitting on the floor or at different tables. Giving them these options makes them more comfortable, more engaged, and ultimately more productive. It’s amazing to see how making small changes in seating can positively impact their focus and work ethic.

I’ve seen firsthand how empowering students with choices—whether in seating or learning materials—makes a huge difference. When students feel comfortable and in control of their learning environment, they’re more focused, more motivated, and more likely to succeed. With your support, we’ll be able to create a space where all my students can feel at home and truly flourish in their language acquisition journey!

Mr. Botello Livonia High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

More about Mr. Botello

Livonia, LA View local requests

More than 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

80 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Big Joe Milano, Medium, Gray Plush • Amazon Business $54.43 2 $108.86
AGO QnA ESL Card Game for Learning English. 3 Level Box Set. Practice English Conversation Through Play! • Amazon Business $29.95 1 $29.95
Spanish Vocabulary Flash Cards - 75 Beginner Vocab with Pictures - Memory & Sight Words, Travel & Quick Reference - Educational Language Learning Game Play - Kids, Grade School, Classroom, Homeschool • Amazon Business $7.89 1 $7.89

Materials cost

$146.70

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $12.84

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$191.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$33.84

Total project goal

$225.58

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $225.58

1 Donor

-$112.79

Donations toward project cost

-$95.87

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.92

match offer

-$112.79

Match offer toward project cost

-$95.87

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.92

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 $0.00

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