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Mr. Teacher Steven from Oakland, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Education in Neon Lights

Help me give my students a sense of awe when they walk into class and their first strong positive experience with school and learning.

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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

Dear donors,

When my students walk into the classroom, I want them to be filled with a sense of magic and awe.

I teach Kindergarten, which means for most of my students it is their first time in school so this is the time they develop a long-lasting association to school and learning. I am in the process of creating a wonderful fantasy space where I combine my students interest with education.

The theme in my classroom is Pokemon and I use Pokemon stickers and Pokemon cards as rewards and incentives in class. The kids are really motivated by them, and, even better is the fact that the Pokemon cards get them interested in reading- they are always so curious to know what the powers the pokemon have! They always come and ask me at the end of the day "what powers does it have?," and some are starting to read the powers themselves.

This incentive system ties directly into literacy and into their motivation in the classroom. I want to increase the efficacy of this motivation system by tying it into the decorations in the room. What, at first, may seem like a frivolous want, neon lights will help beautify the room and will directly affect learning outcomes. Ask yourself, how do you feel when you are in a beautiful place? On the other hand, how do you feel when you are stuck in a bland, dull place? My littles are in the room for up to 7 hours a day- your donation will make a huge difference for them!

Thank you so very much,

Sincerely,

Teacher Steven

Mr. Teacher Steven Lockwood Steam Academy 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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Oakland, CA View local requests

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 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
MAHiYEE Charmander Anime Neon Sign Led Light Up Gaming Neon Sign For Game Room Man Cave Bar Kids Bedroom Wall Decor Fun Christmas Birthday Gift For for your Son Boyfriend him • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
GARETUD Anime Neon Sign for Wall Decor LED Neon Lights for Game Room Bedroom Party Halloween Christmas Birthday Party Gift LED Art Wall Decorative Lights Unique Gift for Kids • Amazon Business $40.88 1 $40.88
Gamer Neon Sign for Wall Decor, Gaming Neon Sign, Neon Sign for Man Cave, USB Large LED Neon Sign for Bedroom, Gamer Room Decor, Gamer Gift for Men, Boys(Duck) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
GUAN-O Anime Dimmable Led Neon Sign for Wall Decor Pokeman Eevee Moon Sign Light for Game Room Teen Room Apartment Club The Best Gift for Anime Fans • Amazon Business $32.33 1 $32.33
RoomMates RMK5335GM Pokemon Sleeping Pikachu Giant Peel and Stick Wall Decals, Yellow, red, Black, White • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
RoomMates RMK3596SCS Pokemon Pikachu Peel and Stick Wall Decals • Amazon Business $12.77 1 $12.77

Materials cost

$191.95

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.98

Sales tax

 $17.56

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$250.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.18

Total project goal

$294.55

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $294.55

3 Donors

-$147.28

Donations toward project cost

-$125.19

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.09

match offer

-$147.27

Match offer toward project cost

-$125.18

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.09

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 $0.00

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