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Ms. Larisa from San Rafael, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Getting Kindergarten Ready!

Help me give my students art supplies, toys, and gardening materials for them to grow and thrive. More than half of our students are low-income households and TK is their first school experience. Thank you so much!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Larisa's classroom raised $626

This project is fully funded

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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

Many of our toy trains have broken and new ones will ensure that students have enough to play with during choice time. We also use the kinetic sand and play dough during choice time to make numbers and letters.

The art supplies help students complete many educational, open-ended art projects to help them learn and become ready for kindergarten.

Finally, the tracing boards will help them practice writing their letters and numbers. Your donation will go towards ensuring that our TK students are kindergarten ready in the fall. Thank you so much!

Ms. Larisa Laurel Dell Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

San Rafael, 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Relevant Play Kinetic Sand, 11 Pounds, Tan - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $68.54 1 $68.54
BRIO World - 33722 Safari Train | 3 Piece Toy Train Accessory for Kids Age 3 and Up • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
Giant bean Forest Theme Wooden Train Set for Toddler- 36PCS Expandable & Changeable Wooden Train Tracks Toy, for Kids Boys and Girls 3-7, Fits for Thomas The Train, Brio, Melissa & Doug • Amazon Business $22.79 2 $45.58
uCreate Art1st Watercolor Paper 9 x 12 White 250 Sheets/Pack (P4930) • Staples $32.23 1 $32.23
Crayola Model Magic Craft Pack, 6 Colors Per Pack, 3 Packs (BIN232407-3) • Quill.com $30.59 1 $30.59
Brio Old Steam Engine • Amazon Business $14.75 2 $29.50
Crayola Washable Paint - Yellow, Gallon • Blick Art Materials $21.26 1 $21.26
Crayola Washable Paint - Red, Gallon • Blick Art Materials $21.26 1 $21.26
Dry Erase Handwriting Practice White Boards (5 Boards & Erasers) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Do A Dot Art! Brilliant Colors 6 Pack Washable Paint Dot Markers Daubers for Children, The Original Dot Art Marker • Amazon Business $18.98 1 $18.98
Do A Dot Art! Markers 6-Pack Rainbow Washable Paint Markers, The Original Dot Marker, Activity Craft Coloring Supplies for Kids and Toddlers • Amazon Business $17.98 1 $17.98
Clay and Dough Tools 12 Piece Set - Ages 3 & Up DIMROM (12pcs) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Espoma Organic Potting Soil Mix - All Natural Potting Mix For All Indoor & Outdoor Containers Including Herbs & Vegetables. For Organic Gardening, 4qt. bag. Pack of 1 • Amazon Business $14.75 1 $14.75
25 Flower Seed Packets Including 10+ Varieties - May Include: Forget Me Nots, Pinks, Marigolds, Zinnia, Wildflower, Poppy, Snapdragon and More - Made in the USA • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack 75 Wipes/Container 3/Pack (30208) • Staples $12.90 1 $12.90
8 Pack Preschool Training Scissors Kids Plastic Playdough Scissors Childrens Toddler Safety Scissors Handmade Art Craft Scissors Left Handed Training Spring Scissors • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
Cshangzei 24 Pack 3 Inch Plastic Plant Pots,Seedling Nursery Pots with Saucers,Succulent Flower Planter Container for Garden,Room,Office,Balcony Decor,Multicolor • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 10-Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Assorted, 2 oz. Cans, Multicolor, Ages 2 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $7.04 1 $7.04

Materials cost

$438.53

Vendor shipping charges

$16.80

Sales tax

$40.13

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$532.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$93.89

Total project goal

$625.93

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$625.93

1 Donor

-$312.96

Donations toward project cost

-$266.02

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.94

match offer

-$312.96

Match offer toward project cost

-$266.02

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.94

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$0.00

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