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Ms. Torres from Las Vegas, NV is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Young Minds Through Play and Literacy

Help me give my students puzzles, manipulatives, books and a bean bag chair to read.

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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 students are eager to learners who thrive when given hands-on, engaging activities. They come from diverse backgrounds and love exploring new concepts through play and reading. Providing them with materials that foster problem solving,creativity, and literacy will help them grow academically and socially. I am requesting puzzles, books, manipulatives, and a cozy bean bag chair to create an inviting and stimulating learning environment. With these resources, my students will have the tools needed to succeed. By donating, you are giving them access to engaging resources that will make learning fun and meaningful.

Ms. Torres Mater Academy East Grades 6-8

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

10 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
STOBOK 2pcs Wood Lacing Sneaker Learn to Tie Shoes Tie-Up Shoe Threading Toy Montessori Educational Toys (Blue + Pink) • Amazon Business $15.89 5 $79.45
Big Comfy Bean Bag Chair: Posh Large Beanbag Chairs with Removable Cover for Kids, Teens and Adults - Polyester Cloth Puff Sack Lounger Furniture for All Ages - 27 Inch - Solid Navy Blue • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
I Am Enough (hardcover picture book, ages 4-8) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 2 $40.00
48 PCS Large Double-Sided Magnetic Money - Play Money for Kids for Learning, Pretend Money for Classroom, Toy Money, Play Coins for Kids, Money Games, Practice, Money Manipulatives, Class Money Set • Amazon Business $33.97 1 $33.97
Atoylink Wooden Counting Peg Board Kindergarten Math Manipulatives Number Counting Toys for Toddlers Learning Materials Montessori Educational Toys for 2 3 4 Year Old Boys Girls Gifts • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
4E's Novelty 16 Reading Phones [16 Pack] Auditory Feedback Whisper Phone Classroom Manipulative, Speech Therapy Toy Tool - Accelerates Reading Fluency & Pronunciation, Phonic Materials • Amazon Business $19.59 1 $19.59
Lakeshore Our Solar System Floor Puzzle • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
Lakeshore Safari Animals Floor Puzzle • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
Lakeshore Ocean Animals Floor Puzzle • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
The Day the Crayons Quit - Reinforced Book • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13
Kindness is my Superpower: A children's Book About Empathy, Kindness and Compassion (My Superpower Books) • Amazon Business $11.50 1 $11.50
Fill a Bucket Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $10.95 1 $10.95
Just Now I Feel Angry: A Kids Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Book about Anger and Frustration Feelings Awareness, Self-Management, Mindfulness and ... (Feeling Big Emotions Picture Books) • Amazon Business $10.39 1 $10.39
Lakeshore Magnetic Coins • Lakeshore Learning Materials $8.99 1 $8.99
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $6.56 1 $6.56
No, David! (David Books) • Amazon Business $6.50 1 $6.50
David va a la escuela (David Goes to School) - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $5.10 1 $5.10

Materials cost

$391.08

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.55

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$430.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$75.97

Total project goal

$506.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $506.47

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 $506.47

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