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Ms. Ann Marie Dagcuta from Houston, TX is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bright Beginnings: Organizing & Creating in PreK!

Help me give my students different organizer boxes and painting materials, allowing them to explore their creativity and develop fine motor skills in a well-structured and inspiring learning environment.

  • $469 goal

This project expired on June 1, 2025.

This project expired on June 1, 2025.

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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

My goal is to provide my PreK students with an organized, engaging, and inspiring space where they can freely explore their creativity. By having a well-structured classroom with easy-to-access materials, students will develop independence and responsibility. The addition of paint materials will allow them to express themselves, improve motor skills, and engage in sensory-rich learning experiences that lay the foundation for future academic success.

The organizer boxes will help create a structured and accessible learning environment, allowing my young students to easily find and use materials, fostering independence and responsibility.

The paint materials will encourage hands-on creativity, fine motor development, and self-expression, helping them build confidence and essential early learning skills through art. With these resources, my students can focus on exploring, creating, and learning without unnecessary distractions.

My students are bright, curious, and full of potential! They come from diverse backgrounds and are eager to learn, explore, and create every day. At this crucial stage in their development, they thrive in a nurturing environment that encourages hands-on learning. Despite any challenges they may face outside the classroom, they arrive with excitement and a love for discovery. Providing them with the right tools ensures they have the opportunity to grow, express themselves, and build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

Ms. Ann Marie Dagcuta Herrera Elementary School 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.

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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

20 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Classroom Carry-All Supply Caddy • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 5 $149.95
YYQX 6-Pack Clear Plastic Storage Bin with Lids, Stackable Organizer Box with Latching Handle, 6.5L/7quart • Amazon Business $26.99 2 $53.98
S&S Worldwide Color Splash! Liquid Tempera Bulk Paint, Set of 12 in 11 Bright Colors, 16-oz Easy-Pour Squeeze Bottles, For Arts & Crafts, School, Classroom, Poster Paint, For Kids & Adults, Non-Toxic. • Amazon Business $42.80 1 $42.80
42 Pack Watercolor Paint Set for Kids, 12 Colors Watercolors Paints with Paint Brush, Kids Watercolor Paint Set for Party Favor, Classroom. • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
Pipishell 3-Tier Rolling Cart with Wheels, Rolling Storage Cart with 3 Hanging Cups & 4 Hooks, Mobile Utility Cart, Art Cart Organizer, Craft Cart for Office, Kitchen, Craft Room, Black, PIUC06B • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Pencil Dispenser Holder Green Stainless Steel Dispenser for Pencils with 6 Beautiful stickers for Decoration Metal Pencil Dispenser for Classroom Home Office Teachers Students (Pencils Not Included) • Amazon Business $35.49 1 $35.49

Materials cost

$355.20

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.50

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.33

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$398.03

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$70.24

Total project goal

$468.27

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