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Mrs. Pena from Mesa, AZ is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Enhancing Student Learning Through Animal Research Projects

Help me give my students a cabinet, printer ink, and animal books to enhance their learning through research.

  • 3 donors
  • $228 still needed

expires Aug 07

  • 3 donors
  • $228 still needed
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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

Providing animal books for my students’ end-of-year animal projects would greatly enhance their learning experience. These books will serve as valuable research tools, helping students gather accurate and detailed information about their chosen animals. As part of the project, students will create a diorama and an informational book, and having access to engaging, age-appropriate texts will support both comprehension and creativity.

Color ink will be used to print high-quality animal images that students can include in their books, making their final product more visually appealing and informative.

A dedicated bookshelf with bins will help keep these materials organized, making them easily accessible and fostering a sense of responsibility and pride in their work.

Mrs. Pena Washington 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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Mesa, AZ View local requests

More than half 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

60 students impacted 3donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
ECR4Kids Streamline 3-Shelf Storage Cabinet, 36in, Kid's Bookshelf, Natural • Amazon Business $123.24 1 $123.24
Canon PG-285/CL-286 Black and Tricolor Ink Cartridges (6196C004AA) • Staples $41.54 1 $41.54
Tigers (Amazing Animals) • Amazon Business $10.99 2 $21.98
Storex(62522U05C) Letter Size Flat Storage Tray – Organizer Bin for Classroom, Office and Home, Teal, 5-Pack ,10 x 13 x 3 Inches • Amazon Business $20.41 1 $20.41
The Nature Kid's Guide to Lions: A Level 2 Reader for Curious Young Kids Who Love Lions! (The Nature Kid's Guide to Animals! - Level 2 Readers) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
The Nature Kid's Guide to Giraffes: A Level 2 Reader for Curious Young Kids Who Love Giraffes! (The Nature Kid's Guide to Animals! - Level 2 Readers) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Lion: Fascinating Animal Facts for Kids (This Incredible Planet) • Amazon Business $10.91 1 $10.91
Arctic Fox: Fascinating Animal Facts for Kids (This Incredible Planet) • Amazon Business $10.16 1 $10.16
Facts About the Giraffe (A Picture Book For Kids) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Ladybugs (Creepy Critters) • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95
National Geographic Readers - Tigers (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2) - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $4.37 2 $8.74
Amazing Animals Mathematics Readers - Sharks - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $8.02 1 $8.02
The Life Cycle of a Ladybug (Blastoff! Readers: Life Cycles) (Life Cycles: Blastoff! Readers, Level 3) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Sharks • Amazon Business $6.39 1 $6.39
Whales (Smithsonian-science) • Amazon Business $6.39 1 $6.39
Gorillas • Amazon Business $6.39 1 $6.39
Seeing Is Believing - Animal Facts to Make You Smile! - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $5.80 1 $5.80
It's a Good Thing There Are Ladybugs (Rookie Read-About Science: It's a Good Thing...) • Amazon Business $5.53 1 $5.53
Hot and Cold Animals - Fennec Fox or Arctic Fox (Wild World: Hot and Cold Animals) - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $5.10 1 $5.10
Arctic Animals (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Amazing Gorillas! (I Can Read Level 2) • Amazon Business $4.79 1 $4.79
I Can Read. Level 2 - Amazing Tigers! - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37

Materials cost

$345.66

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $24.71

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$405.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$71.57

Total project goal

$477.12

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $477.12

2 Donors

-$200.00

Donations toward project cost

-$170.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.00

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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 $227.12

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