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Ms. Castaneda from Los Angeles, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building a Better Classroom: Essential Tools for Student Success

Help me give my students the essential materials they need to learn, in a positive classroom environment. My students are need of headphones, puzzles, and other manipulatives to help foster engagement and creativity.

  • 1 donor
  • $631 goal

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Ms. Castaneda has another project! Donate to Small Groups, Big Impact: Making Learning Fun to help her classroom.

$674 - complete this project and be a hero

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

Classroom essentials are critical to creating an effective and nurturing learning environment. These items not only support academic and developmental growth but also provide structure, comfort, and inspiration for young learners. To achieve this, I am seeking your support in providing essential materials that will help enhance my students learning experiences.

My students are in need of headphones, puzzles, and manipulatives— all of which play a crucial role in building a hands-on, engaging, and focused environment.

For many students, physically manipulating materials makes concepts like math, language, and science more concrete and accessible. These materials foster a deeper understanding and boost student confidence in problem-solving.

By providing these essential materials, you're helping create a classroom environment where students feel engaged, supported, and excited to learn.

Ms. Castaneda Huntington Drive Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

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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

11 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kaplan Early Learning Four Seasons Puzzles - Set of 8 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $82.76 1 $82.76
AILIHEN Kids Headphones Bulk 5-Pack for K-12 School Classroom, On-Ear Wired Headset with Microphone for Students Children with 93dB Volume Limited, 3.5mm Jack for Chromebooks Tablets Laptop Computer • Amazon Business $42.99 1 $42.99
ZMLM LCD Writing Tablet for Boys - 10 Inch Drawing Board Doodle Pad Large Colorful Sketch Toy Magic Erasable Art Supplies for Kids 3-12 Year Old Toddler Girl School Birthday Game • Amazon Business $4.99 8 $39.92
DINOSTRIKE Pointer Clicker for Presentation with Case, Air Mouse Wireless Presenter Remote Control Powerpoint Clicker Storage Organizer Proective Bag • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Lakeshore Real Bugs Discovery Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Lakeshore Magnetic Write & Wipe Organization Charts • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Lakeshore Giant Magnetic Draw & Write Page • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Learning Resources Recordable Answer Buzzers - Set of 4, Ages 3+ | Pre-K Personalized Sound Buzzers, Recordable Buttons, Game Show Buzzers, Perfect for Family Game and Trivia Nights • Amazon Business $22.21 1 $22.21
Alphabet Acorns Activity Set • Quill.com $21.82 1 $21.82
JoyCat Mystery Alphabet Box for Kids 26 PCS Letters Sorting Matching Game Activities Letter Sounds Fine Motor Learning Toys for Preschool Kindergarten Classroom Present for 3+ Years Kids Toddlers • Amazon Business $20.89 1 $20.89
Lakeshore Magnetic Designer • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
NiHome Clear Magnetic Acrylic Book Shelves 2-Pack, 17'' for Whiteboard, Classroom and Fridge Storage, Sleek Design for Large Picture Books and File Holders, Holds up to 8.5 lbs • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
HBlife Acrylic Magnetic Dry Erase Marker Holder Wall Mount, 10 Slots Whiteboard Marker Holder for Office, School and Home, Marker, Eraser and Whiteboard Cleaner Not Included, Clear • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Kisston 10 Pcs Magnetic Sentence Strips 24 x 3 Inch Reusable Dry Erase Sentence Strips with Ruled Lines Magnets for Whiteboard Teacher Classroom Student School Gift, White • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Teacher Created Resources Teacher Created Resource Alphabet Pocket Chart Cards - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $13.04 1 $13.04
Simetufy Whiteboard Marker Holder, Strong Magnetic Dry Erase Marker Holder for Marker, Pens, Pencils, etc, Non-slip Acrylic Magnetic Pen Holder for Fridge, Lockers, Whiteboards - Transparent, 1 Pack • Amazon Business $9.85 1 $9.85

Materials cost

$451.40

Vendor shipping charges

 $6.80

Sales tax

 $41.30

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$536.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$94.64

Total project goal

$630.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $630.91

1 Donor

-$630.91

Donations toward project cost

-$536.27

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$94.64

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