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Ms. Vela from Bronx, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bring Kindergarten Learning to Life!

Help me give my students materials that will allow them to strengthen their academic skills in fun, meaningful ways. Young children learn best through hands-on activities; these materials and activities will help them reach their fullest academic potentials!

  • $590 goal

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My Students

I teach a group of 22 caring, energetic, and enthusiastic Kindergarteners (it has fluctuated between 20 and 26, but currently at 22). My class loves to sing, play games, and talk. They especially love sitting as a group, taking turns sharing what they did over the weekend, their favorite foods, or just how they are feeling. If one student is rewarded for excellent behavior with a sticker or a trip to the Prize Box, their classmates can be heard clapping and shouting, “I’m happy for you!” Because they are such a social group, working in centers (small group learning activities) is a favorite amongst my students. Center-based learning not only strengthens academic skills; it also cultivates their social-emotional skills and a love of learning.

My Project

A lot of the learning in my classroom takes place through centers (students working in small groups to strengthen reading, writing, and math skills). This style of learning also accounts for the range of needs in my classroom: some students are beginning to read, while others are still learning their ABCs; some are working on identifying numbers, and a few are ready for addition. This is my first year teaching Kindergarten, so while I do make some center activities at home, I do not yet have enough materials for our centers to grow. These materials will help my students build their knowledge in phonics, counting, reading, writing, number sense, and more. Using these materials in small groups will also give my students the chance to work with their peers, build communication skills, and share. Please help us bring our centers to life!

Ms. Vela Cornerstone Academy - Soc Action 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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Bronx, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

22 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
EE820X - Phonemic Awareness Instant Learning Centers - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $169.00 1 $169.00
DG546 - Magna-Tiles® - Starter Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $52.99 1 $52.99
LC926 - Classroom Magnetic Letters Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $44.99 1 $44.99
DD267 - Snap & Slide Number Bonds - Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 2 $39.98
TT625 - Peg Number Boards • Lakeshore Learning Materials $36.99 1 $36.99
LC718 - Magnetic Write & Wipe Sentence Strips • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
TT958 - Simple Addition Instant Learning Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
JJ689 - Privacy Partition - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
TT953 - Patterning Instant Learning Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99

Materials cost

$463.91

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$500.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$88.39

Total project goal

$589.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $589.26

2 Donors

-$553.26

Donations toward project cost

-$470.27

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$82.99

match offer

-$36.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$30.60

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.40

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 $0.00

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