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Ms. Cruz from New York, NY is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Community Helpers and Water Fun!

Help me give my students the materials they need to connect with science and social studies units through play and discovery.

  • $548 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 students are curious and enthusiastic learners who thrive with hands-on experiences. For our new social studies unit on community helpers, I am requesting costumes that will help my students connect with these important roles through imaginative play. These costumes will make it easier for my students to identify each helper and understand what they do in our community.

My goal is to create engaging and interactive learning opportunities where my students can connect with these topics in a meaningful way.

For our science unit focused on water, I’ve included tools like funnels, droppers, squirt bottles, thermometers, and safety goggles. These materials will allow my students to explore water through fun, hands-on experiments as they learn about temperature, movement, and how water changes as it interacts with different tools.

Thank you so much for your generosity and support. Your donation will make a big difference in my students' learning experience and help bring these lessons to life!

Ms. Cruz P94M at PS 361 Grades PreK-2

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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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
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Astronaut Role Play Set, 4 Pieces, Silver - Durable • School Specialty $47.32 1 $47.32
Melissa & Doug - Police Officer Costume Set • Teachers' School Supply $44.21 1 $44.21
Melissa & Doug Pediatric Nurse Dress-Up Clothes Set • Kaplan Early Learning Company $43.16 1 $43.16
Lakeshore Mix & Match Waterfalls - Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Melissa & Doug Chef Role Play Costume Set With Accessories - Pretend Chef Outfit For Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $30.39 1 $30.39
Kid-Sized Safety Goggles - Set of 6 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Learning Resources Jumbo Test Tubes with Stand • Kaplan Early Learning Company $19.76 1 $19.76
Student Thermometers - Set of 12 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $17.99 1 $17.99
Learning Resources Twisty Droppers - Set of 4 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $17.96 1 $17.96
Learning Resources Splashology Water Lab Multicolor (LER2945) • Staples $16.16 1 $16.16
Perineal Squirt Bottle [4 Pack] Refillable Postpartum Lavette Cleansing Irrigation Peri Wash Bottle - 8oz - New Moms or Bidet Use • Amazon Business $7.79 2 $15.58
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes Bundle, Home Apartment Dorm Room Essentials and Cleaning Supplies, All Purpose Cleaner, Multi-surface Cleaning Wipes, Multi-Scent Sanitizing Wipes Bundle, 80 Count (4pk) • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
hand2mind Starter Science Funnels, Science Lab Equipment, Sifting Toys, Sand Sifter, Water Table Toys, Sensory Play Toys, Educational Science Kits, Kids Chemistry Set, Science Supplies for Classroom • Amazon Business $14.89 1 $14.89
Trend Enterprises Inc. - Fun To Know Puzzles Community Helpers • Teachers' School Supply $14.55 1 $14.55
hand2mind Starter Science Graduated Cylinder Set, Science Lab Equipment Kids, Measuring Toys for Kids, Educational Science Kits, Kids Chemistry Set, Science Supplies for Classroom (Set of 5) • Amazon Business $14.10 1 $14.10
hand2mind Starter Science Measuring Flask Set, Plastic Beakers for Kids, Science Lab Equipment, Measuring Toys for Kids, Kids Chemistry Set, Educational Science Kits, Science Supplies for Classroom • Amazon Business $12.43 1 $12.43
DilaBee Spray Bottles (4-Pack - 8 Oz) Water Spray Bottle for Hair, Plants, Cleaning Solutions, Cooking, BBQ, Squirt Bottle for Cats, Empty Spray Bottles - BPA-Free - Multicolor • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
Amazon Basics Everyday Paper Plates, 8.62 Inch, Disposable, 100 Count • Amazon Business $6.33 1 $6.33
ACCO Brass Paper Fasteners, 1/2", Plated, 1 Box, 100 Fasteners/Box (71709) • Amazon Business $3.78 1 $3.78

Materials cost

$413.35

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.59

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$465.14

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$82.08

Total project goal

$547.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $547.22

7 Donors

-$547.22

Donations toward project cost

-$465.14

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$82.08

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