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Ms. Rodriguez-Campon from New York, NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Exploration Time

My students need art supplies, dramatic play costumes, pretend play grocery store items, and building and engineering activities.

  • $923 goal

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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

"Kids should be allowed to break stuff more often. That's a consequence of exploration. Exploration is what you do when you don't know what you're doing." - Neil deGrasse Tyson

Our school is literacy heavy.

We spend much of our day working on reading comprehension, phonics skills, grammar, and writing. Because of this, we've been able to close the academic gap in our community. Last year, 70% of my class was on grade level in reading and 54% was above grade level. This year, we are also able to implement an exploration block at the end of our day. During this block, students will be able to learn through building, creating, and imagining. These amazing students will not only be able to attend college and graduate because of their achievement academically, but will also have the opportunity to express their artistic, scientific, or engineering sides by providing a time to be creative in first grade.

My Project

At the end of the day the students will divide into small groups to participate in different activities. These are called centers. There will be 4-6 centers happening at the same time. Some groups will be building dinosaurs out of wooden puzzles, some will be painting, some will be weaving, or some will be creating buildings and bridges. The students will rotate through the centers daily and be exposed to different activities.

"Kids are born curious about the natural world.

They are always turning over rocks, jumping with two feet into mud puddles, and playing with the tablecloth and fine china." - Neil deGrasse Tyson Many of my curious students spend their days watching television and playing video games and do not have opportunities to explore their curiosity. I want to provide a place where they will be able to understand their abilities and test their intelligence.

Ms. Rodriguez-Campon East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School 2 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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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

28 students impacted 11donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pretend Play Dress Up Trunk • Kaplan Early Learning Company $84.96 1 $84.96
Anatomy Models Set (all 4 models) • Kaplan Early Learning Company $70.51 1 $70.51
AniMatestm Reversible Vests (Set of 4) • Kaplan Early Learning Company $63.71 1 $63.71
Scratch-Art Variety Classroom Pack • Blick Art Materials $55.15 1 $55.15
Structures 200 Plank Set • Amazon $44.96 1 $44.96
PP846 - Lakeshore Gear Builders - Master Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
ZOOB(r) Challenge Kit (175 Piece Set) • Kaplan Early Learning Company $39.91 1 $39.91
3D Wooden Simulation Animal Dinosaur Assembly Puzzle Model Toy for Kids and Adults,6-piece Set • Amazon $36.99 1 $36.99
Learning Resources Pretend & Play Calculator Cash Register • Amazon $27.99 1 $27.99
Hanz Innovations HanzMoto Model Kit • Amazon $26.83 1 $26.83
150 Pc. Great Big Grocery Play Food Set • Amazon $24.99 1 $24.99
Hanz Innovations GeniusBlocks Model Kit • Amazon $24.16 1 $24.16
MindWare Q-bitz • Amazon $22.99 1 $22.99
Snap Circuits Jr. SC-100 Electronics Discovery Kit • Amazon $20.99 1 $20.99
Craft Menagerie Collage Box • Blick Art Materials $20.55 1 $20.55
Harrisville Designs Pegloom • Amazon $19.99 1 $19.99
Learning Resources Jungle Animals Set of 60 • Amazon $18.99 1 $18.99
Non-Spill Paint Pots & Brushes Set • Kaplan Early Learning Company $18.66 1 $18.66
Operation Game • Amazon $15.72 1 $15.72
KEVA Brain Builders • Amazon $13.46 1 $13.46
Chenille Kraft Jumbo-Sized Craft Sticks - Pack of 500 - Assorted Colors • Amazon $12.74 1 $12.74
Washable Watercolors Paint Set (8 Colors) • Kaplan Early Learning Company $1.06 12 $12.72
Hygloss Assorted Plastic Beads - Assorted Styles and Colors, 10 oz • Blick Art Materials $5.09 2 $10.18
Jenga Classic Game • Amazon $8.99 1 $8.99
Beadalon Elasticity Cord - 0.5 mm x 82 ft, Clear • Blick Art Materials $6.54 1 $6.54
Standard Shipping • Blick Art Materials $0.00 1 $0.00

Materials cost

$742.67

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$783.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$138.32

Total project goal

$922.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $922.13

7 Donors

-$872.13

Donations toward project cost

-$741.31

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$130.82

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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 $0.00

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