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Ms. Shelley from Pacoima, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Create, Dance, Breath

Help me give my students the gift of fresh air, engineering toys and music!

$1,090 goal

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

“Sometimes real superheroes live in the hearts of small children fighting big battles.”

~ Anonymous

My students are my superheroes. They are intelligent and capable. They are unique, caring, and hilarious. Each day brings on a new adventure, and I love to watch them explore and grow.

My students all have special needs. They are in an inclusive classroom 100% of the time. I collaborate with another beautiful teacher and two amazing aides who help to bring out the best in these children.

My Project

Our school is officially certified in STEAM so I am always looking for new and exciting ways to expand their knowledge in each of the 5 categories. The engineering tools will help my students develop the skills needed to construct buildings and create new designs. The magnetic toys will cultivate their imagination as they use them to build new and exciting things. Having access to these types of toys is important to their growth as learners in the classroom and will enhance the lessons that I teach on a daily basis.

My students LOVE to dance!

We do have access to music on a school iPad, but my personal speaker broke about a month ago and I have not had the funds to replace it. We love to have dance parties on Friday afternoons, and I love to incorporate music and songs into my lessons every chance I get. Please consider donating to help me bring back the gift of music to my classroom.

In addition, we desperately need humidifiers for our classroom. The building is very old, and the current filtering system barely works. We have students who are asthmatic and have other health issues and setting up two humidifiers in our classroom will help clean out the air making it safer for the students to breathe.

Ms. Shelley

Grades PreK-2

Haddon Avenue Early Education Center

Pacoima, CA

California

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

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 reach 25 students.

3 donors have given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

DR621 - Magna-Tiles<sup>®</sup> Metropolis • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.99 2 $259.98

Germ Guardian True HEPA Filter Air Purifier with UV Light Sanitizer, Eliminates Germs, Filters Allergies, Pollen, Smoke, Dust Pet Dander, Mold Odors, Quiet 22 inch 4-in-1 Air Purifier for Home AC4825E • Amazon Business $86.15 2 $172.30

JBL Flip 5 Waterproof Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker Bundle with divvi! Protective Hardshell Case - Black • Amazon Business $129.99 1 $129.99

CS439 - Crazy Shapes Magnetic Building Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 3 $119.97

Germ Guardian FLT4825 HEPA GENUINE Air Purifier Replacement Filter B for GermGuardian AC4300BPTCA, AC4900CA, AC4825, AC4825DLX, AC4850PT, CDAP4500BCA, CDAP4500WCA and More, 1-Pack • Amazon Business $24.45 4 $97.80

GR242 - See It Grow Plant Lab • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99

Materials cost			$810.03
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$74.12
3rd party payment processing fee			$12.15
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$926.30
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$163.46
Total project goal			$1,089.76
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$1,089.76
2 Donors			-$311.27
Donations toward project cost			-$311.27
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$0.00
match offer			-$723.56
Match offer toward project cost			-$615.03
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$108.53
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$54.93
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Create, Dance, Breath

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Give this project a boost!

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

My Students

My Project

Equity Focus

Boost your odds

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes

How we calculate what's needed

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Give back to your community

Project Activity

Project Activity

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.