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Mrs. CUEVA from San Fernando, CA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Filling Up The Pre-K Piggy Bank of Financial Literacy

My students need magnetic money, money games, and books about earning, saving, and spending money to begin the lifelong process of financial literacy.

  • $555 goal

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My Students

In the mind of a 4-year-old, money comes from a bank. Stick in a card and cash comes out. They don't know how it got there, but assume it's for the taking by all who desire. My students need to know the basics of a bank, the joy of spending money they've earned and saved, and the different kinds of money.

I have 2 classes of 18 4-year-olds motivated to learn about everything!

They are enrolled in the School Readiness Language Development Program (SRLDP). Primarily English language learners who qualify for free lunch, the goal of this program, unique to LAUSD, is language development. Students receive instruction in their primary language, Spanish, as well as English language development. When I was in school, many of us began babysitting or delivering newspapers in fifth or sixth grade. We earned some pocket money and learned valuable lessons about budgeting and saving. The days of such jobs are long gone, but the need to acquire financial literacy is not. Although my students probably won't be working for at least a decade, there's no time like the present to begin building their money sense.

My Project

Most of my students consider all paper money to be dollars and all coins are quarters, play money and magnetic money will be implemented in directed lessons, small group activities, and independent centers. Such exposure will allow them to sort, group, count, and compare the different coins and bills. We will learn the names of the coins and and learn a little about the people depicted on the money. The Coins Patterning Box will provide the opportunity for hands on interaction as students reproduce and create patterns with coins. Whenever possible, I select activities that allow the children to practice multiple skills at once. The Toy Store and Grocery Store Writing Boxes fit the bill by combining writing, vocabulary, dramatic play, and financial literacy that is developmentally appropriate for Pre-Kindergarten. Our classroom revolves around literature, so a collection of fiction and non-fiction books about earning, saving, and spending money will complement the other materials.

Some may say 4-year-olds are too young for the world of finance.

If we were talking about 401K's & stock options, I'd agree. When it comes to comparing coins and bills, learning their names, understanding how a bank operates, the importance of earning, saving, and spending wisely; this is prime time! Equipping my students with financial basics will give them a base on which to build a sound, responsible, and informed economic future. In the Pre-K piggy bank of financial literacy, every penny counts!

Mrs. CUEVA San Fernando Elementary School 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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San Fernando, 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

36 students impacted 12donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
LC1216 - Extra 500 Bill Set • Lakeshore Learning $12.99 1 $12.99
LC1308 - Extra 500 Coin Set • Lakeshore Learning $14.99 1 $14.99
BG778 - Magnetic Big Money • Lakeshore Learning $34.95 1 $34.95
ID307 - Magnetic Bills • Lakeshore Learning $11.95 1 $11.95
ID306 - Magnetic Coins • Lakeshore Learning $9.95 1 $9.95
HH311 - Coins Patterning Box • Lakeshore Learning $19.95 1 $19.95
The Bank • AKJ Books $5.88 1 $5.88
Carl Goes Shopping • AKJ Books $5.91 1 $5.91
Just Shopping with Mom (Little Critter Series) Mercer Mayer • AKJ Books $2.95 1 $2.95
Max Goes Shopping • AKJ Books $14.79 1 $14.79
Going Shopping • AKJ Books $12.54 1 $12.54
Maisy Goes Shopping Lucy Cousins, Lucy Cousins (Illustrator) • AKJ Books $2.95 1 $2.95
Five Little Monkeys Go Shopping Eileen Christelow, Eileen Ch • AKJ Books $11.84 1 $11.84
Money for Toys • AKJ Books $20.03 1 $20.03
Money for School • AKJ Books $20.03 1 $20.03
Money for Hobbies • AKJ Books $20.03 1 $20.03
Money for Food • AKJ Books $20.03 1 $20.03
Money for Entertainment • AKJ Books $20.03 1 $20.03
Money for Clothes • AKJ Books $20.03 1 $20.03
My Money • AKJ Books $5.88 1 $5.88
I Know About Money, It Is So Funny! • AKJ Books $15.80 1 $15.80
Gastar dinero / Spending Money • AKJ Books $15.33 1 $15.33
GG631 - Grocery Store Writing Box • Lakeshore Learning $16.95 1 $16.95
GG633 - Toy Store Writing Box • Lakeshore Learning $16.95 1 $16.95
PH345 - 18" x 24" Magnetic Write & Wipe Board • Lakeshore Learning $29.95 1 $29.95
Pigs Go To Market • AKJ Books $5.91 1 $5.91
Bebe Goes Shopping • AKJ Books $4.44 1 $4.44
Coin Counting Book, The • AKJ Books $5.88 1 $5.88

Materials cost

$398.91

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $36.50

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$471.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$83.19

Total project goal

$554.58

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $554.58

8 Donors

-$151.99

Donations toward project cost

-$146.44

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.55

Matching donations from our partners

-$382.29

Match offers toward project cost

-$324.95

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$57.34

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$20.29

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