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Ms. Shapiro from Houston, TX is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bring Our Classroom To Life

Help me give my students a new rug, microphone, doorbell and markers to create a bright environment that fosters learning.

  • $209 goal

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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 work at a Title I school, which means my students come from low income/disadvantaged homes. This year my class has 17 out of 24 who are classified as LEP (limited English proficient). Our school also has a high number of refugees. Out of my 24, 5 in my class are refugees.

These students receive free lunches and many receive free clothes from school as well.

Although these students come from low-income households, they are not any less deserving of ​wonderful classroom experience. I create a positive classroom environment where students feel comfortable to learn and are set up for success for years to come.

My Project

The materials I am requesting for my classroom are items that will brighten the lives of my students and add to their positive experience.

The bright pastel rug will be placed in the middle of the room as a gathering and presentation area.

The wireless microphone will be used for sharing our writing and presentations. The wireless doorbell is an attention grabber to save time and create seamless transitions. The Flair Markers are for corresponding with my students via feedback, notes, ​and tests.

During the year, I kept a list of things in my phone of everything I felt like would add to the learning experience. I referenced it many times and reflected on it this summer. These are the items that I really feel that our classroom is lacking, and I know the students would absolutely adore.

Ms. Shapiro
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
ProSource Puzzle Solid Foam Play Mat for Kids - 36 tiles with edges • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
BONAOK Wireless Bluetooth Karaoke Microphone,3-in-1 Portable Handheld karaoke Mic Speaker Machine Home Party Birthday Graduation Gift for iPhone/Android/iPad/Sony/PC/All Smartphone(Q37 Golden) • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
SadoTech Model C Wireless Doorbell Operating at over 1000-feet Range with Over 50 Chimes, No Batteries Required for Receiver, (Baby Blue) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens, Medium Point (0.7mm), Assorted Colors, 24 Count • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
EXPO 16665B Vis-A-Vis Wet-Erase Overhead Transparency Markers, Fine Point, Black, 5-Count • Amazon Business $9.09 1 $9.09

Materials cost

$145.04

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$177.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$31.27

Total project goal

$208.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$208.49

2 Donors

-$188.49

Donations toward project cost

-$160.22

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.27

match offer

-$20.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$17.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.00

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$0.00

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