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Mrs. Leston-Herrera from Hialeah, FL is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Compassionate Global Citizens

Help me give my students basic supplies, Goldfish Crackers, Kleenex tissue, and a laminator

  • $384 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

Our project seeks to teach students the essence of compassion by helping them see the world through the eyes of others and learn to alleviate suffering. To cultivate empathy, we will engage students in interactive lessons using resources. For example, students will read "A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story" to understand the struggles faced by individuals in regions with water scarcity. In discussion, they will feel a sense of community and open dialogue. The story will help them gain a new perspective on the global water crisis.

To translate empathy into action, students will engage in activities that address real-world needs.

After learning about the water crisis, they will participate in a project to create simple water filter systems. Using items such as Kleenex tissues, thermal laminators, and snacks like Kellogg's snacks, Goldfish crackers, and Cheddar cheese Puffs to sustain their energy, students will work collaboratively to design and assemble these filters. These activities will not only teach them practical skills but also instill a sense of responsibility and compassion. I will use sparkle smile stickers and Birthday rubber bracelets as rewards, reinforcing the positive impact of their actions. By the end of the project, students will have learned not only to understand the suffering of others but also to take meaningful steps to alleviate it.

I will measure the success of these materials through qualitative and quantitative methods. Pre- and post-project surveys assess students' attitudes towards compassion, tracking any positive changes in their perspectives. Additionally, students will complete reflective journals where they can express their thoughts and feelings about the stories and activities. Observations and discussions will further reveal how students are applying their new knowledge and skills in real-life situations, allowing us to gauge the overall effectiveness of the project in fostering global compassion.

Mrs. Leston-Herrera South Hialeah Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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Hialeah, 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Scotch Brand PRO Thermal Laminator, Never Jam Technology Automatically Prevents Misfed Items,2 Roller System,9 inch (TL906) • Amazon Business $48.48 1 $48.48
Goldfish Cheddar Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, 1 oz On-the-Go Snack Packs, 20 Count Box • Amazon Business $9.46 5 $47.30
Clipboards, HERKKA 25 Pack Plastic Clipboards Low Profile Clip Standard A4 Letter Size, Assorted Transparent Color, for Classroom and Office Use • Amazon Business $36.88 1 $36.88
Kleenex Expressions Ultra Soft Facial Tissues, 18 Cube Boxes, 60 Tissues per Box, 3-Ply (1,080 Total Tissues), Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $31.49 1 $31.49
Pirate's Booty Aged White Cheddar Cheese Puffs, Gluten Free, Healthy Kids Snacks, 0.5 Ounce (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $14.98 2 $29.96
Goldfish Crackers Big Smiles Variety Pack with Cheddar, Colors, and Pretzels, Snack Packs, 30 Ct • Amazon Business $12.86 2 $25.72
Kellogg's Snacks, Lunch Snacks, Kids Snacks, Mega Pack, Variety Pack, 30.1oz Box (30 Packs) • Amazon Business $12.86 2 $25.72
Colorful Sparkle Smiles Stickers Value Pack (1300 Stickers) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Kellogg's Snacks, Lunch Snacks, Kids Snacks, Mega Pack, Variety Pack, 30.1oz Box (30 Packs) • Amazon Business $12.86 1 $12.86
Neureyte 66 Pieces Birthday Rubber Bracelets(22 Styles),Colored Birthday Wristbands for Birthday Party Favors,Stretch Birthday Rubber Wristbands for Birthday Party Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Magnefic Magnetic Squares, 1 Tape Sheet of 70 Magnetic Squares (Each 20x20x2mm), Magnet on one Side, Self Adhesive on The Other Side. Perfect for Fridge Organisation, Art Project, Vision Board • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$291.38

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$325.75

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$57.49

Total project goal

$383.24

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $383.24

2 Donors

-$190.14

Donations toward project cost

-$164.12

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.02

Matching donations from our partners

-$190.15

Match offers toward project cost

-$161.63

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.52

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.94

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