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Mrs. Franco from Los Angeles, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Encouraging Preschool Development through Sensory Play!

Help me give my students storage boxes, floor tiles, paint cups, and other materials for art and sensory experiences as we learn best through play.

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My Students

The PAL program is an empirically studied early intervention program, where students from ages 3-5 can attend district preschool classes daily with supports embedded to help them succeed in daily life. Our students practice language and social skills and also study STEM-based themes to build literacy, math, and cognitive abilities.

Part of what makes life in a PALs room great is that every day our students have new opportunities, to learn, play, and grow together.

We strive for progress not perfection, in understanding that each of us learn differently and therefore receive tailored, hands-on instruction on the daily.

My Project

My students have done an amazing job with virtual learning and we are excited to go back into our classroom and have fun with hands on learning experiences.

Students with special needs benefit greatly from hands-on sensory play like bubbles , sensory tiles, paint , and other sensory items.

Returning to school students will need many individualized materials to maintain CDC guidelines. Students will explore their creativity through play. Please help my small classroom with the materials we need to once again have lots of fun in preschool with learning experiences safely! Thank You !

Mrs. Franco Richard Riordan Primary Center 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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Los Angeles, CA View local requests

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

8 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Storex Classroom Student Project Box, 12 x 12 Inches, Assorted Tints, 5-Pack (63202U05C), standard sized • Amazon Business $25.35 5 $126.75
Special Supplies Square Floor Liquid Tiles for Kids, Set of 9, Colorful Early Learning Sensory Activity Mats for Toddlers and Children, Anti-Slip Backing for Active Play, Dance, and Games • Amazon Business $118.90 1 $118.90
Colorations SPLITC Double-Dip Divided Paint Cups Multipack for Kids Painting Supplies(Set of 5) • Amazon Business $21.11 1 $21.11
Growsly Bubble Machine - Rechargeable Automatic Dinosaur Bubble Blower with Led Lights and 4 Bubble Solutions,2000+ Bubbles Per Minute Bubble Maker for Outdoor Parties Birthday Wedding (Purple) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Growsly Bubble Machine - Rechargeable Automatic Dinosaur Bubble Blower with Led Lights and 4 Bubble Solutions,2000+ Bubbles Per Minute Bubble Maker for Outdoor Parties Birthday Wedding (Orange) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99

Materials cost

$302.74

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $27.70

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$364.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$64.41

Total project goal

$429.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $429.39

1 Donor

-$205.00

Donations toward project cost

-$190.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

match offer

-$205.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$174.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$18.53

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 $0.00

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