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Mrs. Crasto-Magdits from Bronx, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Digging For Fabulous Fossils

Help me give my students a real hands on experience while learning about fossils!

  • $207 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 Students

I teach second grade at a Title I school in the Bronx, New York. The majority of my students come from economically-disadvantaged households. The students in my class have a wide range of learning styles, interests, strengths and weaknesses, and backgrounds. Many of my students are English Language Learners from low income households. However, they are ready to learn and dedicated to doing well! I see my classroom as a safe community. We all work together and support one another.

Despite their many unique qualities, one thing that my students have in common is a strong desire to learn that is sometimes hindered by a lack of resources.

Although every day they are faced with many challenges both in and out of their homes, they come to school eager to learn. My students are creative, funny, hardworking and determined to do their best! These students face many difficulties including taking responsibilities beyond their ages. Yet, when they arrive to school, they are filled with a passion to learn as much as they can. Even with their challenges, my kids love learning and they love being at school. I want to encourage them to learn and grow throughout the school year.

My Project

This project will make a major difference in my students’ learning: we have just begun a unit on how fossils tell us about the past and this will be our culminating experience that will highlight the time we spent learning about paleontology! The students have begun studying a lot about Mary Anning, and are so excited to continue learning and exploring. These activities will help tie it all together! They will chip away and find the “fossils” as if they are paleontologist! My students will remember this experience for years to come!

Mrs. Crasto-Magdits PS 76 Bennington 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

23 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Mega Fossil Dig Kit – Excavate 15 Real Fossils Including Dinosaur Bones & Shark Teeth, Educational Toys, Great Gift for Girls and Boys, an AMAZON EXCLUSIVE Science Kit • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
XXTOYS Dino Egg Dig Kit Dinosaur Eggs 12 Dinosaur Excavation Kits with 12 Unique Dinosaur Toys Dinosaur Dig for Kids Easter Party Archaeology Paleontology Educational Science Gift • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 200-Pack, 8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Letter Size Sheets, Clear, 3-Mil (TP3854-200) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens | Medium Point 0.7 Millimeter Marker Pens | School Supplies for Teachers & Students | Assorted Colors, 12 Count • Amazon Business $11.94 1 $11.94
CYS EXCEL Clear Gemstone Vase Fillers (1 LB, Approx. 100 PCS) | Multiple Color Choices Flat Marble Bead Stones | Decorative Mosaic Glass Gem Pebbles • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Mod Podge CS11302 Waterbase Sealer, Glue and Finish, 16 oz, Matte • Amazon Business $7.44 1 $7.44
Astrobrights/Neenah Bright White Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 65 lb/176 gsm, White, 75 Sheets (90905-02) - Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$143.31

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$175.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$30.96

Total project goal

$206.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $206.42

1 Donor

-$103.21

Donations toward project cost

-$87.73

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.48

match offer

-$103.21

Match offer toward project cost

-$87.73

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.48

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 $0.00

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