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

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Empowering Learning Through Educational Incentives

Help me give my students fun incentives that will motivate them to learn in class.

  • $208 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

This project aims to enhance classroom focus and engagement. My classes are comprised of newcomer English Language Learners in Queens, New York.

Fidget toys are a great tool for students to use when they are feeling stressed or overwhelmed in the classroom.

Newcomer students are faced with many stressors as they are in the process of transitioning socially and emotionally to a new school and country. Therefore, I want to help students with a smooth transition to the New York City school system by providing them with a dynamic and positive learning environment.

Ms. Balvin Intermediate School 61 Leonardo Da Vinci Grades 6-8

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.

More about Ms. Balvin

Corona, NY 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

100 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 500 Pack, Pre-Sharpened Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk with Latex-Free Eraser Top, Yellow Pencils for Office and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
KINGYAO 24 Pack Bundle Sensory Fidget Toys Set-Liquid Motion Timer/Grape Ball/Mochi Squishy/Stretchy String/Flippy Chain/Easter Egg/Marble Mesh/Squeeze Bean/Cube for Autistic Kids ADHD Anti-stress Toy • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
Takis Mini Fuego Rolled Spicy Tortilla Chips, Hot Chili Pepper Lime Flavored, Multipack 25 Individual Snack Packs, 1.23 Ounces Each, Net Weight of 30.75 Ounces • Amazon Business $14.24 2 $28.48
Nabisco Team Favorites Variety Pack, OREO Mini, CHIPS AHOY! Mini, Teddy Grahams Honey & Barnum's Animal Crackers, 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $11.98 2 $23.96
Fidget Toys Set, 70 Pack Sensory Toys Party Favors Kids Autism Autistic Children, Classroom Treasure Box Chest Prizes Pinata Stuffer Gifts Small Mini Bulk Toy Carnival ADHD • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99

Materials cost

$144.40

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$176.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$31.16

Total project goal

$207.73

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $207.73

1 Donor

-$103.86

Donations toward project cost

-$88.28

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.58

match offer

-$103.87

Match offer toward project cost

-$88.29

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.58

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 $0.00

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