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Ms. Guillen from Los Angeles, CA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Strong Minds With Rewards!

Help me give my students a tool to relax and be active with these stress balls and provide support for their social and emotional learning!

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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 Students

I teach a caring, insightful group of 23 students who are dedicated and super excited to be back in-person learning in their classroom. Of my twenty-three students, thirteen are English Learners, ranging from Newcomer English Learners to students who are now considered Long Term English Learners, having been in the EL program for five years or over. Three of my students receive RSP Resource Specialist Services support for English Language Developing and math skills, and two students are attending IDEC, Intensive Diagnostic Education Center. My students are predominantly of Latino background.

My Project

The items I am requesting will help reward my students to boost their emotional well-being during these stressful times as we are back in-person in the classroom. These items listed will ensure kids will practice positive ways of de-stressing as well as being active while using the softball equipment to engage in fun indoor and outdoor cooperative games. These fun gadgets will allow my students to focus on lessons and carry on tasks as they are exerting nervous energy in a quiet and discreet manner whenever they might need it by using these fidget toys. The gift cards will be awarded as prizes to students as they tackle tasks, remain determined to complete tasks, and persevere in achieving goals. My students will love getting these fun prizes to encourage positive behavior and growth mindset skills!

Ms. Guillen Monte Vista 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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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

25 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Large Play Balls Set of 3 - Fun Indoor and Outdoor Gift - Can Use for Play/Room Decor/Party Decor/Pool Inflatable Water Toys • Amazon Business $16.09 4 $64.36
Starbucks Gift Cards, Multipack of 4 - $10 • Amazon Business $40.00 1 $40.00
WATINC Random 70Pcs Squeeze Toys, Birthday Gifts for Kids Party Favors, Slow Rising Simulation Bread Squeeze Stress Relief Toys Goodie Bags Egg Filler, Keychain Phone Straps, 1 Jumbo Squeeze Include • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Stress Balls Fidget Toy for Kids and Adult, Solar System Planets Bouncy Balls Stress Relief Balls Relieve Anxiety, Hand Therapy Squeeze Sensory Fidget Ball Toy, 9Pcs • Amazon Business $14.89 2 $29.78
Koogel 3" Globe Squeeze Stress Balls (24 Pack) Earth Ball Stress Relief Toys Therapeutic Educational Balls Bulk • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99

Materials cost

$190.12

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $17.40

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$240.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$42.42

Total project goal

$282.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $282.79

1 Donor

-$282.79

Donations toward project cost

-$240.37

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.42

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