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Ms. Martinez from Philadelphia, PA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating New Experiences

Help me give my students art supplies, storage, headphones, and posters for our classroom calm corner.

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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

These items will improve the students' classroom environment. We will use some of these items to enhance our classroom and motivate students throughout the day. Students should feel welcome in their class every single day. Creating a calm, inviting, and safe environment helps students focus and feel safe in school. Students can focus on their schoolwork and learn peacefully. Some of the goals for this project mainly focus on the calm corner. My students need an organized space where they can calm down and engage in creative and sensory activities when feeling sad or need a break.

Ms. Martinez Gloria Casarez 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

24 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Best-Buy Washable Broad-Tip Markers - Class Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99
Way Basics 24.8 H 4 Cubby Bookcase Stackable Organizer and Modern Eco Storage Shelf White (WB-4CUBE-2-WE) • Staples $68.74 1 $68.74
Crayola Classpack Crayons 800/Box (52-8016) • Staples $48.43 1 $48.43
Black Dry Erase Markers w/ Erasers - 24pk • Teachers' School Supply $45.90 1 $45.90
Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer Naturals with Plant Based Alcohol, Citrus Scent, 8 fl oz Pump Bottle (Pack of 12) - 9626-12-CMR • Amazon Business $40.60 1 $40.60
Konohan 32 Pack Headphones Bulk Classroom Headphones Student Headphones Class Set Headphones for Kids Wire Headphones Adjustable with 3.5 mm Jack for Children Adult(Light Blue, Orange, Blue, Black) • Amazon Business $39.79 1 $39.79
Power Strip Tower Surge Protector, JACKYLED 16 Outlets 6 USB (2 USB C) Charging Station, Extension Cord with Multiple Outlets, 1050J 1625W/13A Outlet Extender 6.5ft Extension Cord for Home Office • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Amazon Basics Heavy Duty Colorful Plastic Folders with 2 Pockets for Letter Size Paper, Pack of 12, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $10.69 3 $32.07
Lakeshore Giant Magnetic Graph & Array Chart • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Rainbow Pom Ball • Nasco $4.40 5 $22.00
Youbetia Desk organizer, Office Desk Organizers and Accessories, File Organizer Office Organization for Office Supplies, Double Tray and 5 Upright Sections, Black • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 144 Pack, Pre-Sharpened Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk with Latex-Free Eraser Top, Yellow Pencils for Office and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
4 Pop FIDGET Toy Bundle (assorted designs; social emotional learning focus tools, sensory calming corner, mental health, emotional awareness fidgets) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $15.00 1 $15.00
8 Greenery Calming Corner Posters For Classroom Must Haves For Teachers - Calm Down Corner Supplies Elementary, Feelings Chart For Kids Ages 4-8, Emotions Chart For Kids, Calming Corner Items Kids • Amazon Business $14.69 1 $14.69
Whaline 82Ft Boho Bulletin Board Borders 8 Designs 72Pcs Rainbow Themed Decoration Colorful Trim Border Stickers for School Classroom Office Party Decoration • Amazon Business $13.95 1 $13.95
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack 75 Wipes/Container 3/Pack (30208) • Staples $13.21 1 $13.21
Hadley Designs 25 Boho Teacher Name Plate for Desk Classroom - Desk Name Tags Classroom Kindergarten, Student Desk Name Plates for Classroom, Number Lines for Students Desk, Name Plate for Kids Desk • Amazon Business $11.75 1 $11.75
Quote Stickers, Positive Stickers 200Pcs Motivational Waterproof Vinyl Stickers for Water Bottle Hydroflasks Laptops Computers Vision Board for Women Adults Students Teachers Teens • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping Packing Tape, Clear, Holiday Shipping Supplies, 1.88 in. x 22.2 yd., 6 Tape Rolls with Dispensers • Amazon Business $10.43 1 $10.43
Sharpie Flip Chart Markers, Bullet Tip, Assorted Colors, Set of 8 • School Specialty $10.12 1 $10.12
Carson Dellosa Grow Together 12pc Motivational Poster Set, 8.5" x 11" Nature Decor Classroom Posters for Bulletin Board, Motivational Wall Decor, Office Decor, Classroom Decor, Flower Classroom Themes • Amazon Business $9.37 1 $9.37
MFLABEL® Colorful Plain Name Tag Labels 200 Stickers Name Tag Stickers 3 1/2 X 2 1/4 Name Labels for Office, Meeting, School and Home • Amazon Business $4.39 1 $4.39

Materials cost

$597.08

Vendor shipping charges

 $31.51

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$667.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$117.80

Total project goal

$785.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $785.35

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 $785.35

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