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Mrs. Escalona from Homestead, FL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building a Solid Foundation: Hands-on Math Tools

Help me give my students expo dry-erase markers to foster an engaging, interactive learning environment. Having ample supplies of these supports goals like promoting hands-on learning, and developing a love for learning from young minds.

  • $229 goal

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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

My first-grade students are enthusiastic learners bursting with creativity. Having quality expo markers allows them to fully express their ideas and knowledge on our classroom whiteboards and small group boards. The vivid colors capture their attention and dry-erase capabilities encourage risk-taking as they work through concepts. I aim to foster an interactive learning environment where students dynamically show their thinking. These earnest kids wow me daily with their insightful questions and determination - quality expo markers empower them to represent their brilliant minds visually. The requested expo markers would be crucial for active learning and academic growth.

Mrs. Escalona Somerset Academy Soho Grades PreK-2

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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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Homestead, FL 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

25 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
EXPO Dry Erase Markers (Black) - 36 Count with FINE Tip • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $45.00 2 $90.00
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Fine Tip, Assorted, 36/Pack (2138424) • Quill.com $33.29 2 $66.58

Materials cost

$156.58

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$193.93

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$34.22

Total project goal

$228.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $228.15

2 Donors

-$114.08

Donations toward project cost

-$96.97

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.11

match offer

-$114.07

Match offer toward project cost

-$96.96

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.11

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 $0.00

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